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ED’s investigation into the Jal Jeevan Mission scam revealed that fake and fabricated work experience certificates were used to get Public Health and Engineering Department contracts and bribes were given to public servants to score tenders.
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Among other amendments, the 2024 Regulations have made changes in the eligibility criteria for approval of applications and included provisions related to investment of money collected under investment strategies of Specialized Investment Fund.
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“The Constitutional Courts can lay down the principles governing the grant of bail or anticipatory bail, however, the Constitutional Courts cannot interfere with the discretion of Trial Courts by laying down the form in which an order should be passed while deciding bail applications…Explanation of a Judicial Officer can be called for only on the administrative side.”
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The Court held that NIA could investigate non-scheduled offence, or a person involved in a non-scheduled offence, provided there is a connection with the scheduled offence. This nexus between any other offence and the Scheduled Offence is of critical importance and must be present to enable the NIA to investigate any other offence committed by an accused in connection with the Scheduled Offence.
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“‘Henderson Principle’ is a core component of the broader doctrine of abuse of process, aimed at enthusing in the parties a sense of sanctity towards judicial adjudications and determinations. It ensures that litigants are not subjected to repetitive and vexatious legal challenges. This rule not only supports the finality of judgments but also underscores the ideals of judicial propriety and fairness.”
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Pollution Control Board to prevent illegal plotting in the area falling in floodplain zones in the Villages.
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The Court expected the State to ensure adequate protection of the fundamental rights of Amandeep Singh Batra, including his right to life and liberty.
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“Only the Court that entertains the petition of compromise can determine its legality, at the time of recording the compromise or when it is questioned by way of a recall application. No other remedy is available to the party who is aggrieved by the compromise decree as an appeal and fresh suit are not maintainable under the CPC.”
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“Jurisdiction of the Industrial Court is also to the exclusion of the civil courts and is not arbitrable.”
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The Court directed for the CRPF personnel to be considered as having proceeded on voluntary retirement w.e.f. 30-06-2021.
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The registration of further suits has been stayed as the matter challenging the constitutional validity of the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991is sub-judice.
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“It is a well-established principle of criminal jurisprudence that conviction on a charge of murder may be based purely on circumstantial evidence, provided that such evidence is deemed credible and trustworthy. In cases involving circumstantial evidence, it is crucial to ensure that the facts leading to the conclusion of guilt are fully established and that all the established facts point irrefutably to the accused person’s guilt.”
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“It is essential to establish that the death was a result of suicide and that the accused actively abetted its commission. This can involve instigating the victim or engaging in specific actions that facilitated the act. The prosecution must prove beyond doubt that the accused played a definitive role in the abetment. Without clear evidence of an active role in provoking or assisting the suicide, a conviction under Section 306 IPC cannot be sustained.”
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Nearly two years had passed since the FIR was lodged, yet no progress was made in the case. The Court noted that the accused had cooperated with the investigation and that the chargesheet was yet to be filed.
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“Article 21 of the Constitution does not end with the pronouncement of the sentence but extends to the execution stage of that sentence. An inordinate delay in the execution of the sentence of death has a dehumanising effect on the accused. An inordinate delay caused by circumstances beyond the prisoners’ control mandates the commutation of a death sentence.”
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The Advocates who secured above 50 points were recommended for designation as Senior Advocates by the Permanent Committee.
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The 25th Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, Shaktikanta Das, served at the post for 6 years.
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“Only in cases of gross failure of the administrative machinery causing injury to the public at large who are unable to obtain any redress except with the intervention of the Court, should the Court intervene and this dividing line should be strictly maintained.”
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In association with ProUltimus Consulting, PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) organised the conference on ‘Dispute Resolution & Arbitration Norms for Construction & Infrastructure Sectors’.
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Upon a person obtaining exemption, he cannot be said to be discharging liability to pay duty. The Court clarified that charging provision under Section 110(3) of Finance Act, 2018 is a percentage of customs duty paid, as collected by the Central Government. The duty paid being zero, collection is zero and the percentage of it must also be zero.
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