Supreme Court Collegium recommends elevation of three Judicial Officers from the Delhi Higher Judiciary to the Delhi High Court
The Supreme Court Collegium Resolution was passed dated 12-04-2023.
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Supreme Court stays arbitrary termination of 269 Assistant Teachers appointed by West Bengal Board of Primary Education
It was alleged that the Calcutta High Court had arbitrarily cancelled the appointment of petitioners who were appointed as Assistant Teachers of Government aided primary school in the year 2017-2018.
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Germany’s auditor supervisory authority APAS bans EY from auditing public interest companies for two years; Fine of Euro 500,000 imposed over Wirecard auditing failure
Germany’s accounting oversight body –APAS, said that this investigation regarding breach of professional duty in the audit of the annual financial statements from 2016 to 2019 for Wirecard, was the most extensive procedure carried out by APAS till date.
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Selection process, Qualification; Remuneration, Job Description, and more: Your cheat sheet to Revised scheme for engaging Supreme Court Law Clerk
Law Clerk will be paid a consolidated remuneration of Rs. 80,000/- per and Rs. 90,000/- per month if given an extension after twelve months of the initial assignment.
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Supreme Court collegium accedes to transfer request of two High Court Judges and rejects transfer request of Madras High Court Judge to North-East State
The three Supreme Court collegium resolutions were passed dated 28-03-2023.
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Supreme Court rejects challenge to the open ballot system in Rajya Sabha elections
The Supreme Court stated that an open ballot system does not mean it was open to one and all, but only to the authorised political party representative which was necessary to prevent cross voting and maintaining party discipline.
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Bilkis Bano – Premature release of Convicts case: Supreme Court terms the crime committed by convicts as “Horrendous”; Issues notice to Central and Gujarat Governments
In a petition filed by Bilkis Bano, and other pleas in the nature of Public Interest Litigation, Supreme Court said that “we are only on legal and law and nothing to do with emotions.”
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Mere membership of a banned association is sufficient to constitute an offence under UAPA; Supreme Court upholds the Constitutional validity of S. 10(a)(i) UAPA
Supreme Court’s full bench declared the judgments in Arup Bhuyan, Indra Das and Raneef to be bad in law. Also, the High Courts Judgments which followed these precedents were overruled
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‘Elevate Judges in accordance with their seniority’, SC Collegium recommendations for Madras High Court and Punjab and Haryana High Court
“The names which have been recommended earlier in point of time including the reiterated names ought not to be withheld or overlooked as this disturbs their seniority whereas those recommended later steal march on them. Loss of seniority of candidates is a matter of grave concern.”
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[‘Modi Surname’ Remark] Surat Court sentences Rahul Gandhi in 2019 defamation case, grants bail and suspends 2-year sentence for 30 days
Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi had made headlines during 2019 political campaign with his ‘Modi surname’ remark allegedly connecting the dots between Nirav Modi, Lalit Modi and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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BCI clarifies on entry of foreign law firms and lawyers in India
On the pretext of some misgivings in circulation regarding the recently published BCI notification allowing entry of foreign lawyers and law firms in India, BCI clarified the restricted scope for practice.
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Bar Council of India opens the doors for Foreign Lawyers and Foreign Law Firms in India
On the pretext of the words by V.R. Krishna Iyer, J. on the Indian legal profession being treated among the noble professions, and restricting commercial competition or procurement associated with the legal profession, Bar Council of India allows entry of foreign lawyers and foreign law firms in India.
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Supreme Court’s Constitution bench directs appointment of CEC and EC on advise of the committee consisting of the PM, leader of opposition and the CJI
Supreme Court directs appointment of Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners on advise of the committee consisting of the Prime Minister, leader of opposition and the Chief Justice of India
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Awaaz Initiative launches Regional Language Citation Standards in 12 languages
Awaaz, an initiative for regional writers, editors, and readers to collaborate and share their stories, ideas, and experiences in their own language,
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EXPLAINED| Assam facing a silent invasion for decades: Why is Section 6A of the Citizenship Act under fire?
“If the said Section 6-A of the Citizenship Act, 1955 is not struck off being ultra vires, it would be impossible to free Assam from the clutches of illegal immigrants, who have entered Assam in view of the impugned provisions of the aforesaid amended Act.” the petitioner’s submitted.
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Eknath Shinde versus Uddhav Thackeray| Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal lays down issues for consideration before the Supreme Court
On the question of reference, the coram on 17-02-2023 had stated that the matter could not be decided in isolation and divorced from the facts of the case and same needed to be decided along with the merits of the case.
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“Supreme Court cannot be immune to globalisation. Since the nature of challenge is global, our response cannot afford to be local”: Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul
Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul stated that the Supreme Court is under intense scrutiny on a daily basis while emphasizing that functioning of the Apex court was always influenced by the dynamics of contemporary political forces, dominant economic realities and landmark social events.
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“The World is facing a ‘Perfect Long Storm’, ‘Truth Decay’ has been finding its way into Courtrooms”: Singapore’s CJ Sundaresh Menon
The phenomenon of ‘Truth Decay’, i.e., the proliferation of misinformation and devaluation of truth, would spread into court proceedings and attack the justice system by, inter alia, diminishing the legitimacy of judgments and judges, and eroding public confidence in the institution, says Chief Justice Menon
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“Need to adopt innovative and technological solutions with the ever changing, dynamic World”: CJI Chandrachud
Justice Chandrachud referred to the recent 2023 budget and stated that Government of India had announced a provision of 7000 crores for Phase III of E-Courts project which would enhance the accessibility of the judicial institutions and improve the efficiency of the justice delivery system in India. He also informed that the Supreme Court heard 3.37 lakhs cases through VC during the Covid period.
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Explained| Eknath Shinde versus Uddhav Thackeray: Why is Shinde’s appointment as the Maharasthra CM under challenge before Supreme Court?
The petitioner contended that Eknath Shinde’s appointment as the CM violates Article 164(1-B) of the Constitution and that the provisions for prevention of defection serves no purpose, as defectors were being rewarded for committing the constitutional sin of defection. The matter will next be heard on 14.02.2023.
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