Judicial Process Archives

Supreme Court split on referring EC Act challenge to larger bench; pitches permanent 5-Judge bench for constitutional issues

Pitching for a permanent 5-judge bench, the Court reasoned that resolving constitutional issues is the primary task of Judges of the Supreme Court, that must remain its core priority. Pendency of references for far too long does not reflect well on the institution.

Sukesh Chandrasekhar Supreme Court Judge impersonation case

Case Briefs District Court

“Not an ordinary case of impersonation”: Inside Tis Hazari Court’s sentencing of Sukesh Chandrasekhar for posing as a Supreme Court Judge

Tis Hazari Court convicts Sukesh Chandrasekhar for impersonating a Supreme Court Judge to influence bail, awarding 8 years’ consecutive RI under Sections 170, 189 and 507 IPC.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Misguiding the Court to pass an order, which was never intended to be complied with, is commission of Contempt: SC

“Misuse of the process of Court with an intent to tarnish the image of judiciary, threatening the integrity, and the efficiency of the judicial system cannot be allowed to be overlooked”.

Case Briefs High Courts

‘Feeble excuses’; Bombay HC directs administrative action against Judicial Magistrate for non-compliance with order for expeditious disposal of trial

The Judicial Officer’s feeble excuses made in favour of non-compliance with the Court order could not be accepted; Judicial Officer is not performing duties seriously.

Case Briefs High Courts

Rape matters cannot be resolved through money or out of court settlements; Delhi High Court rejects quashing of rape FIR despite settlement

‘Money, it seems, is to be exchanged for getting a quietus to the present criminal proceedings for offence of rape—a proposition that is not only immoral but also strikes at the very core of our criminal justice system.’