Supreme Court unlocks the right to access documents under PMLA
by C. George Thomas* and Ansh Mittal**
Supreme Court Ruling
Can past contractual service count towards pension once an employee is regularised? Supreme Court answers
Supreme Court directed that the Union of India should notify the appellants about the mode and manner in which they could exercise this option and provide information regarding the amounts that the appellants will need to remit if they choose to opt for pension under the Rules.
Supreme Court sets aside NGT’s order curbing Auroville township expansion due to environmental harm
“There is a need for “Sustainable Development” harmonising and striking a golden balance between the right to development and the right to clean environment”.
Auroville Foundation Act and Rules do not grant residents the right to join committees or councils formed by Governing Board: Supreme Court
“Some disgruntled residents of Auroville, instead of cooperating the Governing Board of the Foundation in the implementation of the said legally approved Master Plan and in carrying out the development work of Auroville as per the said Master Plan envisioned by the “Mother,” started causing obstructions by filing the Petitions in the Madras High Court one after the other, dragging the Foundation into unnecessary litigations.”
Law with ‘greater degree’ of punishment applies when convicted under IPC and POCSO both: Supreme Court
“The provisions of Section 42A of POCSO Act, cannot be interpreted so as to override the scope and ambit of enabling provision, i.e., Section 42 of POCSO Act.”
Visually impaired candidates eligible to participate in judicial service examination: Supreme Court
“The Constitution of India is blind to the differences between able-bodied and differently abled citizens in matters of providing equal opportunity to all citizens in all spheres of life, including employment, and envisages equality and non-discrimination.”
Section 174A IPC is an independent and substantive offence that can continue despite extinguishment of proclamation under Section 82 CrPC: Supreme Court
Supreme Court answered in affirmative that if the status under Section 82 CrPC is nullified i.e., the person subjected to such a proclamation, by virtue of subsequent developments is no longer required to be presented before a Court of law. Then, the prosecution still proceeds against such a person for having not appeared before a Court during the time that the process was in effect.
Supreme Court directs NEET UG counselling for vacant seats; Orders Completion of admission process by 30th Dec
Supreme Court directed that no college would be permitted to admit the students directly and admission should be conducted only through the State Admission Authorities.
‘When a citizen wins a court ruling, others in similar circumstances should automatically benefit’: SC grants permanent commission to woman Army officer
Supreme Court reiterated that where a citizen aggrieved by an action of the government department has approached the court and obtained a declaration of law in his/her favour, others similarly situated ought to be extended the benefit without the need for them to go to court.
Supreme Court revives evidence tampering case against Kerala MLA Antony Raju, orders trial completion in 1 year
Antony Raju is an Indian politician who served as the Minister for Road Transport, Motor Vehicles, and Water Transport in the Government of Kerala until 24-12-2023. He is the leader of Janadhipathya Kerala Congress and was elected to the Kerala Legislative Assembly from the Thiruvananthapuram constituency in the 2021 elections.