[Bulldozer action against accused] SC to frame pan-India guidelines against demolition of property of accused
The Court sought suggestions from all the parties, which can be considered in framing appropriate guidelines.
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[Habeas Corpus in Child Custody] SC restores 3-yr-old daughter’s custody to Father after temporary custody with Aunt following mother’s death from COVID-19
“Whether the writ Court should exercise its jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution of India or not will depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. However, it is to be noted that a common thread in all the judgments relating to the custody of minor children is the paramount welfare of the child.”
Need to balance the requirement of furnishing multiple sureties with an individual’s fundamental rights under Article 21: SC
“Excessive bail is no bail. To grant bail and thereafter to impose excessive and onerous conditions, is to take away with the left hand what is given with the right”
[Detention Under COFEPOSA] SC disposes of challenge against Delhi HC’s decision quashing detention orders for being infructuous by efflux of time
The question of law which revolved around right of making representation being seriously jeopardized as detenus were supplied with various documents as parts of relied upon documents (‘RUDs’) which are illegible, incomplete and not readable violating Article 22 (5) of the Constitution of India read with Section 3 (3) of COFEPOSA Act, was kept open.
Delhi Excise Liquor Policy Scam| Supreme Court grants bail to Manish Sisodia in both ED and CBI cases
“It will be travesty of Justice if he has to be relegated to Trial Court again. Sisodia has been deprived of the right to speedy trial, which is a sacrosanct right”.
SC stays Andhra Pradesh HC’s order granting 4.5-year-old child’s custody to father and allowing to take him back to USA
The mother in her undertaking stated that she got a job in Consulate General of India’s office at San Francisco, and that she had applied for US citizenship and duly attended for interview. She had also undertaken to ensure the admission of her son in a good school, co-operation with father and facilitation of visits to son.
[WB Universities VC Row] SC appoints former CJI UU Lalit as head of committee for appointment of VCs
The Chairperson has been authorized to constitute separate or joint SearchcumSelection Committees for one or more Universities, keeping in view the nature of subjects/disciplines.
SC issues notice on CBI’s plea against Surendra Koli’s acquittal in Nithari Killings
Last year, in October, the Allahabad High Court had acquitted Surendra Koli and Moninder Singh Pandher in the Nithari Killings matter and set aside their death sentences.
SC to consider framing guidelines and parameters for trial of deaf and mute persons
The Supreme Court noted that the guidelines for conducting trial against persons who are deaf and mute, but otherwise of sound mind to commit a heinous offence, were not laid down by the Court.
Supreme Court refers Kerala’s suit against Union regarding borrowing limits to Five-Judge Constitution Bench
“If we were to issue interim mandatory injunction in such like cases, it might set a bad precedent in law that would enable the States to flout fiscal policies and still successfully claim additional borrowings.”
Can prospective resignation be withdrawn at any time before it becomes effective? Supreme Court answers
Supreme Court: In an appeal against the judgment passed by Bombay High Court, whereby the Court dismissed the appeal preferred by the
Know Thy Newly Appointed Supreme Court Judge: Justice K.V. Viswanathan
On 19-05-2023, Justice K.V. Viswanathan became one of the few lawyers, who were elevated directly from the Bar to the Judgeship of the Supreme Court of India. With Justice Viswanathan’s elevation, the Collegium hopes to enhance the representation of the Bar in the Supreme Court.