[EVM-VVPAT verification case] Supreme Court rejects plea for 100% EVM-VVPAT verification and paper ballot voting
The Court gave directions for seal of symbol loading, after completion of the symbol loading process.
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Inside Supreme Court verdict on appointment of Technical Assistants as Assistant Engineers in Tamil Nadu PWD
Supreme Court said that the attempt of the Association of Engineers to grab all the posts available, even those apportioned for the candidates promoted from subordinate services, is totally unequitable.
‘Employer’s financial capacity is a strong factor and cannot be ignored in fixing employee’s wage structure’: SC
The application of industry-cum-region test is the standard criteria, followed by the industrial adjudicator, while determining the revision of wages and other facilities, which implies that the prevailing pay and other allowances should be compared with equally placed or similarly situated industrial units in the same region.
‘HC ignored evidence indicating complicity’; SC sets aside order quashing FIR against Police Official accused of taking bribes
An FIR was registered against the ASI and the Police Inspector, alleging the demands for bribe and providing a chargesheet in lieu of Rs.80,000/-.
Supreme Court grants bail to accused imprisoned for attempt to murder for past 6 months
Supreme Court directed that the accused be released on bail on such terms and conditions as may be imposed by the Trial Court in connection with FIR.
SC allows Pernod Ricard’s appeal against higher penalty for loss of liquor in transit; Holds substituted Rule applicable for deciding quantum of penalty
“A repealed provision will cease to operate from the date of repeal and the substituted provision will commence to operate from the date of its substitution.”
Consumer Dispute| ‘Eggshell Skull rule’ to be applied in Medical Negligence Cases of victims with pre-existing vulnerability or medical condition: Supreme Court
Supreme Court said that the Compensation by its nature must be just, and described the compensation awarded to the appellant as ‘paltry’.
Supreme Court sets aside NCDRC order against YRF for not including ‘Jabra Fan’ song in movie; says promotional trailers not binding offers
“Promotional trailers are unilateral and are only meant to encourage a viewer to purchase the ticket to the movie, which is an independent transaction and contract from the promotional trailer. A promotional trailer by itself is not an offer and neither intends to nor can create a contractual relationship.”
Supreme Court suspends Congress MLA Mohammed Moquim’s sentence in ORHDC Loan Fraud Case
Vide order dated 16-04-2024, the Supreme Court had exempted Mohammed Moquim from surrendering till the next date of hearing.
Supreme Court imposes Rs. 5 lakhs cost on Telangana for abdication of duty to protect and preserve forests
“Human beings indulge themselves in selective amnesia when it comes to fathom the significance of forests. It is the forests which give life to the Earth by replacing carbon dioxide with oxygen, thereby providing a hospitable environment for the steady growth of diverse life forms.”
Never Reported Judgment| Mere clause in compromise deed to drop criminal proceedings between parties will not necessarily render compromise unlawful [(1953) 1 SCC 249]
This report covers the Supreme Court’s Never Reported Judgment dating back to the year 1953 on unlawful consideration.
Sessions Court has jurisdiction to deal with UAPA Cases when Special Court is not constituted as per NIA Act: Supreme Court
The State Government has been given exclusive power delegated by virtue of Section 22(1) of the NIA Act to constitute one or more Special Courts for trial of offences under any or all the enactments specified in the Schedule to the NIA Act
SC sets aside 21-year-old conviction based solely on inadmissible statement made before NDPS official under Section 67 of NDPS Act
In Tofan Singh v. State of Tamil Nadu (2013) 16 SCC 31, it was held that officers authorised under Section 53 of the NDPS Act were ‘police officers’ and the statements made to them under Section 67 were inadmissible in evidence.
S.144 CrPC amidst Lok Sabha Elections| Applications seeking permission for public gatherings, election awareness yatras to be decided within 3 Days: SC
Blanket orders under Section 144 of the CrPC was issued for the whole duration of the elections by the Election Commission, prohibiting all assemblies, meetings, demonstrations, etc.
SC clears Chairman & Secretary of Sunshine Educational and Development Society of cheating and conspiracy in false information for AICTE approval case
Supreme Court said that AICTE itself never claimed that it was dishonestly induced to grant such approvals and that essential link is altogether missing, whereby any such criminal charge of cheating can be sustained against the accused persons.
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.
Candidature rejected for late submission of OBC certificate| SC grants ad interim relief, allows participation in selection process of Navik in Indian Coast Guard
The candidate had secured 88 marks, which was more than the cut-off of 84 marks in the ‘general category’ and 82 marks in the ‘OBC category’.
Supreme Court issues show cause notice to two NCDRC members for issuing non-bailable warrants despite SC’s interim protection
By the interim order, the Supreme Court had restrained the NCDRC from taking any coercive steps against Ireo Grace Realtech
Supreme Court verdict on ‘confiscation’ under Gujarat Prohibition Act and application of S. 451 CrPC on seized property
“Approaching the High Court directly under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution seeking release of the seized vehicle without approaching the Magistrate under Section 451 of the CrPC is not proper course of action.”
Supreme Court invokes power under Article 142 of the Constitution to grant mutual consent divorce
Supreme Court directed the parties to withdraw all the cases pending between them.