SC refuses to entertain former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren’s Bail plea against his arrest by ED
Hemant Soren was arrested on 31-01-2024 and resigned from the post of Chief Minister of Jharkhand on the same day.
Supreme Court
‘No apparent error’: SC dismisses review petitions of verdict upholding the abrogation of Article 370
While dismissing the review petitions, the Bench said that there was no error apparent on the face of the record and no case was made out for review under Order XLVII Rule 1 of the Supreme Court Rules, 2013.
Inside SC verdict on legality of advertisement issued by Bangalore University intending to follow Karnataka Civil Services (SC & ST) Rules for filling backlog vacancies
Supreme Court said that the requirement of the Government to specify the manner, procedure and time for identifying, filling backlog vacancies and completing the same was clear to the University. It is with this view that the University advertised that the ‘Mode of Selection’ shall be as per the 2001 Rules.
Battle of Forms: Determining the Prevailing Terms in a Contract Formed by the Exchange of Forms
by Rajat Pradhan* and Deepshikha Bhati**
Never Reported Judgment| When Supreme Court examined the standard of care required on bailee’s part for bailed goods [(1953) 1 SCC 446]
This report covers the Supreme Court’s Never Reported Judgment dating back to the year 1953 on Section 151 of Contract Act,1872.
Supreme Court grants bail to a police officer accused of killing wife within 11 months of marriage
Justice PK Mishra orally remarked that “just because he is a police officer, does not mean he cannot be granted bail. We have to see it through the circumstances. Chargesheet is filed already. You don’t need him”.
Upholding a Legacy of Compassion and Cool Temperament, Justice A.S. Bopanna, bids farewell to the Supreme Court
Hailing from the coffee hub of Coorg district, Justice A.S. Bopanna, who started his legal career in the year 1984 from Karnataka High Court, retires as Judge of the Supreme Court on 19-05-2024.
Supreme Court issues notice in conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar’s plea seeking transfer from Mandoli jail to another jail
Sukesh Chandrasekhar is accused of cheating and extortion by Aditi Singh, wife of former Religare Enterprises promoter Shivinder Mohan Singh.
Is 3-month period for completion of preliminary assessment under Juvenile Justice Act mandatory? Supreme Court answers
“The words ‘Children’s Court’ and ‘Court of Sessions’ in JJ Act, 2015 and the Rules thereunder were directed to be read interchangeably. Primarily jurisdiction vests in the Children’s Court. However, without the constitution of such Children’s Court in the district, the power to be exercised under the Act is vested with the Court of Sessions.”
Procedural safeguards necessary before depriving a person of his property: SC lays down 7 procedural rights conferred on landowner by Art. 300A of Constitution
Supreme Court made it clear that acquisition of land without following the due procedure would be outside the authority of law.
Supreme Court directs Central government to deport 17 foreigners detained in Assam camps
Supreme Court directed for a compliance report to be furnished within two months.
[SCBA Elections] Supreme Court allows Election Committee to count votes on 16-05-2024 instead of 18-05-2024 as directed in previous order
SCBA has issued a circular dated 14-05-2024, stating that that the counting of votes will commence after closing of polling at 5 PM on 16-05-2024 and will continue till 12 AM on the same day.
Supreme Court sets aside arrest and remand of NewsClick chief editor Prabir Purkayastha in UAPA case
The Right to Life and Personal Liberty is the most sacrosanct fundamental right guaranteed under Articles 20, 21 and 22 of the Constitution of India. Any attempt to encroach upon this fundamental right has been frowned upon by this Court in a catena of decisions
Supreme Court directs MoHA and Bureau of Immigration to permit promoter of Bank loan defaulting company to travel abroad
LOC can be taken where accused was deliberately evading arrest or not cooperating in investigation
Supreme Court upholds Punjab & Haryana HC order quashing FIR against Gurmeet Ram Rahim for alleged insulting speech against Sant Kabir Das and Guru Ravidas
Gurmeet Ram Rahim is currently serving a jail sentence of 20 years, due to his conviction for the rape of two women.
[Lok Sabha Elections 2024] Supreme Court dismisses petition praying to direct ECI to take action against PM Modi and Anurag Thakur for alleged hate speeches
This petition has been filed by Emani Anantha Satyanarayana Sarma, former IAS Officer and Trilochan Sastry, former IIM Dean.
Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice Sanjiv Khanna
Going by seniority rule, Justice Sanjiv Khanna, is in line to become the 51st Chief Justice of India (CJI) in November 2024 for a term of seven months.
Consumer Protection| Advocates not liable for deficiency of services; Professionals to be treated differently from persons carrying out business and trade: SC
“Any interpretation of the Preamble or the scheme of the Act for construing ‘Profession’ as ‘Business’ or ‘Trade’; or ‘Professional’ as ‘service provider’ would be extending the scope of the Act which was not intended, rather would have a counter productive effect”
[Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case] Supreme Court lifts stay on Bombay HC order granting bail to activist Gautam Navlakha
Gautam Navlakha is a human rights activist and the former Secretary of the People’s Union for Democratic Rights and was arrested in August 2018.
Supreme Court dismisses petition seeking removal of Arvind Kejriwal as Delhi’s Chief Minister
“On April 10, the Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL while imposing a cost of Rs.50,000/-, believing it was aimed at gaining publicity.”