Elephant tusk is property of the Government under Section 39(1)(c) of Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972
Supreme Court: The Bench comprising of Dipak Misra, CJ and A.M. Khanwilkar and Dr. D.Y. Chandrachud, JJ. sat to decide an appeal
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This column will list all the case briefs on the decisions of the Supreme Court
Finding of acquittal is not to be disturbed if there are two views possible arising out of the same facts
Supreme Court: The Bench comprising of M.M. Shantanagoudar, J., delivering a judgment for himself and L. Nageswara Rao, J., disposed of a
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Centre given “green” signal for reservation in SC/ST employees’ promotion till further decision
Supreme Court: The Vacation Bench comprising of Adarsh Kumar Goel and Ashok Bhushan JJ., allowed the Centre to go ahead with the
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Requisite of minimum standards for enabling a medical college to seek fresh inspection is not contrary to the scheme of Section 10-A of Indian Medical Council Act, 1956
Supreme Court: Allowing the appeal filed by the Medical Council of India, the Division Bench of L. Nageswara Rao and M M
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Mere receipt of a notice by Collector doesn’t allow the prohibition under Section 15(12) of UP Kshettra Panchayats and Zila Panchayats Adhiniyam, 1961 to come into play: SC
Supreme Court: In the case where it was contended that once a notice is given under Section 15(2) of Uttar Pradesh Kshettra
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Centre & States must stop passing on the burden on one another for time-bound payment of wages: SC
Supreme Court: The bench of Madan B. Lokur and NV Ramana, JJ directed the the Ministry of Rural Development to prepare an
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Absence of entries in General Diary concerning the preliminary enquiry is not per se illegal: SC
Supreme Court: Holding that the absence of entries in the General Diary concerning the preliminary enquiry is not per se illegal, the bench of NV Ramana and SA Nazeer said: “As the concept of maintaining General Diary has its origin under the Section 44 of Police Act of 1861 as applicable to States, which makes it an obligation for the concerned Police Officer
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Should an anticipatory bail be for a limited period of time? Larger Bench to decide
Supreme Court: The 3-judge bench of Kurian Jospeh, MM Shantanagoudan and Navin Sinha, JJ asked larger bench to authoritatively settle the following
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Not necessary that every eyewitness who had seen the accused hitting the victim should also receive injuries to prove an offence: SC
Supreme Court: Explaining the law on the credibility of the testimony of an interested eye-witness, the bench of NV Ramana and SA
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Navjot Singh Sidhu not guilty of causing death of Gurnam Singh in 30-year-old road rage case; Rs. 1000 fine imposed for voluntarily causing hurt
Supreme Court: The bench of J. Chelameswar and SK Kaul, JJ held that Cricketer-turned-Politician Navjot Singh Sidhu cannot be held guilty for
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Judges of Fast Track courts can’t be denied pensionary & other retiral benefits: SC
Supreme Court: In the case where the question as to whether the services rendered by some Judicial Officers as Fast Track court
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Parliamentary Committee Report can be taken judicial notice of but it’s validity can’t be questioned: SC
Supreme Court: Writing down a 338-page-long verdict, the 5-judge Constitution Bench of Dipak Misra, CJ and AM Khanwilkar, Dr. DY Chandrachud, Dr.
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Central Govt’s approval necessary for reservation of lands under Mines & Minerals Act for State Govt owned & controlled companies & corporations: SC
Supreme Court: In the case where the role and power of the Central Government while dealing with the request of a State
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Tribunals shouldn’t be heaven for retired persons; Proper recruitment process should be followed: SC constitutes a committee
Supreme Court: Acknowledging the need of having an effective and autonomous oversight body for all the Tribunals, the bench of AK Goel
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Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlingam Erosion: We can’t restrain religious offerings; Temple Committee should prepare a plan to prevent further erosion: SC
Supreme Court: In the petition highlighting the erosion of the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlingam, Ujjain due to the religious offerings, the bench of Arun Mishra and
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SC transfers Kathua Rape-Murder Case trial to Pathankot Court; In-camera proceedings to take place on day-to-day basis
Supreme Court: Taking note of the seriousness of the issue relating to the abduction, rape and murder of an eight-year-old girl in
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20-year-old woman free to live with underage husband; Couple has the right to live together even outside wedlock: SC
Supreme Court: In a unique case where a 19-year-old girl Thushara, who had married a 19-year-old boy Nandakumar on 12.04.2017, was sent
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Former Chief Ministers not entitled to Govt. Accommodation; UP Law unconstitutional: SC [Full Report]
Supreme Court: Striking down Section 4(3) of the Uttar Pradesh Ministers (Salaries, Allowances and Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1981, as amended in 2016,
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Stop imposing arbitrary conditions on schools for obtaining affiliation: SC to Kerala Govt.
Supreme Court: Rebuking the State of Kerala seeking to impose its authority over schools that provide apparently quality education, the bench of
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How to decide the “seat” of arbitration when only “venue” specified in the Agreement? Larger Bench to decide
Supreme Court: The Bench of RK Agrawal and AM Sapre, JJ has referred the question as to determination of the “seat” and
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