Apoorva, Author at SCC Times

Supreme Court modifies circular on AOR Exam Cancellation

Last date for submission of options to take the fresh examination in Paper-I will be 30-06-2024. Options must be submitted on advocate- on-record@sci.nic.in mentioning the name of the candidate, cell phone number and roll number allotted to the candidate for the present examination

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Technical glitches force cancellation of Practice Paper I of Supreme Court’s AoR Exam; Candidates to rewrite paper in offline mode

Paper-I (Practice and Procedure of the Supreme Court) of the Advocates-on-Record (AoR) Examination held on 10 June 2024 stands cancelled in view of the technical glitches experienced by candidates appearing for computer-based examination at the examination centre.

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[Delhi Water Crisis] Supreme Court adjourns hearing as defects in Delhi Govt. petition have not been cured

In the earlier order, Supreme Court has directed Himachal Pradesh Govt. to release 137 cusecs of water to Delhi and also directed Haryana to facilitate the flow of water from Hathnikund to Wazirabad, so it reaches Delhi without obstruction, and the residents get drinking water.

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‘Extracting work from Junior Advocates without payment is exploitation and in violation of fundamental rights’; Madras HC suggests for minimum stipend

“The function of the Bar Council is to ensure that the livelihood of these lawyers is protected by fixing minimum stipend to be paid in the event of engaging the services of the junior lawyers, who have enrolled.”

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Read why Supreme Court sets aside Madras HC bail order granting bail to PFI Members in UAPA case

“We are conscious of the legal position that we should be we are slow in interfering with the order when the bail has been granted by the High Court, however it is equally well settled that if such order of granting bail is found to be illegal and perverse, it must be set aside.”

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Cruelty and Desertion mutually exclusive; Once cruelty is proved, divorce should be granted irrespective of proof of desertion: Allahabad HC

“The embittered relationship between the husband and wife has not witnessed any moment of peace for the last more than a decade or more, and it is a marital relationship only on paper. The fact is that this relationship has broken down irretrievably long back.”

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[Delhi Water Crisis] Supreme Court directs Himachal Pradesh Govt. to release 137 cusecs of water to Delhi; Haryana to facilitate the flow

Supreme Court said that due to the acute water shortage, there should be no wastage of water by the Delhi Government for which it should adopt the measures suggested by the Board.

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Whether Air India after its privatisation can be subjected to writ jurisdiction of High Court? Supreme Court answers

Supreme Court noted that the Division Bench of Bombay High Court, only denied equitable relief under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to the appellants but at the same time, rights of the appellants to claim relief in law before the appropriate forum have been protected.

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‘Transgender is a gender identity; State should not have treated transgender as caste under MBC category’; Madras HC directs State to provide horizontal reservation to transgenders

“Once gender identity is given horizontal reservation, it follows that the transgender community, being a socially and educationally backward community discriminated based on gender identity, should also be entitled to similar reservation.”

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Allahabad High Court Requests State Government to frame Insurance scheme for State Law Officers practicing in UP

Allahabad HC allowed the petitioner to raise the other issues before the Development Authority or the Nagar Nigam, as they would not be considered any further in these proceedings

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What is the extent of powers of amendment of pleadings in proceedings under Domestic Violence Act? Allahabad HC answers

Allahabad HC said that Magistrate dealing with an application under Section 12 is not called upon to act for the commission of an offence; hence what is contemplated is not a complaint but an application to a Magistrate as set out in Rule 6(1) of the D.V. Rules.

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Supreme Court issues notice in Armed forces veteran’s plea seeking relaxation in Physical Efficiency Test for the post of Forest Guard

Rajasthan High Court had held that there exists no relaxation regarding category of Ex-serviceman and the Rule 19 of the Rajasthan Forest Subordinate Service Rules, 2015 states that the physical efficiency test will be applicable to candidates belonging to all categories including that of the Ex-servicemen.

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Supreme Court refuses to grant relief to YSR Congress Party in plea challenging relaxation of postal ballot norms in Andhra Pradesh

The mandatory requirement of mentioning the name and designation of the authorised officer in Form 13A was dispensed with, and after the relaxation of norms, only the specimen signatures of all such officers are required.

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SC sets aside NCDRC order directing United India Insurance Co. to pay insurance claim for bridge collapsed in 2009, resulting in death of 48 workmen

Supreme Court reiterated that exclusion clauses in insurance contracts are interpreted strictly against the insurer as they have the effect of completely exempting the insurer of its liabilities.

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Inside Supreme Court’s verdict on land acquisitions by Delhi State entities from 1957- 2006 under 1894 Act for public projects

Supreme Court directed the parties to maintain status quo regarding possession, change of land use, and creation of third-party rights till fresh acquisition proceedings are completed

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Allahabad High Court refuses bail to Maulvi accused of forcibly changing religion of mentally unsound minor

Allahabad High Court took note of the fact that the Maulvi is in jail only since February 2024

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[Lok Sabha Election 2024] Supreme Court refuses to entertain plea seeking directions to ECI to conduct re-polling in Bihar’s Munger parliamentary constituency

The plea was filed for repolling in several booths of the Munger Parliamentary constituency in Bihar.

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Madras High Court appoints wife as guardian for person as well as properties of husband in coma; Allows her to sell property for his treatment

Madras High Court was satisfied that the family is without any means and that unless the property is allowed to be dealt with, great hardship will be caused to them.

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Supreme Court upholds Bombay HC order convicting man for burning his wife alive; Finds no reason to doubt correctness of dying declaration

Supreme Court noted that by its order dated 30-06-2016, the sentence was suspended, and bail was granted to the convict, as he had already undergone about nine years of sentence.

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Explained| Supreme Court verdict on Constitutionality of ICAI guidelines limiting number of tax audits by chartered accountants per year

“One of the objects of the Chartered Accountants Act, is to ensure that the profession of the Chartered Accountant in the country maintains high professional ethics and renders quality service since Chartered Accountants are necessary for the efficient tax administration in the country”