Supreme Court grants interim bail to ED officer Ankit Tiwari in bribery case
The Enforcement Officer Ankit Tiwari was accused of an offence punishable under Section 7(a) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.
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Supreme Court stays Orissa HC order setting aside Congress leader Mohammed Moquim’s election as MLA
Supreme Court has stayed the impugned judgment subject to the condition that Mohammed Moquim will not be entitled to cast vote in the assembly proceedings.
Supreme Court temporarily allows Ajit Pawar faction to use Clock symbol for elections; Directs ECI to recognise Sharad Pawar with new symbol
The Nationalist Congress Party split into two factions in July 2023, after a rebellion by the Ajit Pawar group, that supports the ruling Eknath Shinde Government in Maharashtra
CAA Implementation: Supreme Court seeks Centre’s response on pleas to stay CAA and Rules; posts matter on April 9
The Central government notified the Citizenship (Amendment) Rules last week, on 11-03-2024, which effectively brought into force the CAA.
Krishna Janmabhoomi | SC dismisses Masjid Committee’s plea against Allahabad HC order on consolidation of 15 suits
The Allahabad High Court on 11-01-2024, consolidated fifteen suits regarding the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah Dispute in the interest of Justice.
College Romance Web Series | Supreme Court quashes obscenity case against The Viral Fever
The Delhi High Court had earlier directed registration of a First Information Report (‘FIR’) against the makers of TVF web series ‘College Romance’.
SC rejects Adani Power’s plea for Late Payment Surcharge of Rs. 1376.35 Crores from JVVNL: Understanding Adani power versus Rajasthan Discoms dispute
The Supreme Court imposed costs of Rs. 50000 on Adani Power Rajasthan Limited.
Misleading Patanjali Ads | Supreme Court orders personal appearance of Baba Ramdev, Acharya Balakrishna
Supreme Court had issued a contempt notice against Patanjali Ayurveda and its Managing Director (‘MD’) on 27-02-2024.
SC issues notice on six Congress rebel MLAs plea for stay on disqualification from Himachal Pradesh Assembly
Six MLAs of the Congress party were disqualified by the Speaker of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly after their cross-vote in the Rajya Sabha polls.
No bail for AAP leader Satyendar Jain as Supreme Court orders immediate surrender
Satyendar Jain was arrested in May 2022 pertaining to offences under PMLA.
Person defying orders and absconding not entitled to anticipatory bail: Supreme Court
Supreme Court found the appellant’s contention as unsustainable because they did not appear before the Court on issuance of bailable warrants but moved applications for bail.
Never Reported Judgment | A reversioner, under Hindu Law, only entitled to challenge an alienation made by a limited owner [(1953) 1 SCC 112
This report covers the Supreme Court’s Never Reported Judgment dating back to the year 1953 on alienation of property under Hindu Law.
Supreme Court upholds regularisation of workmen engaged in regular and perennial nature of work
Supreme Court found the Industrial Tribunal justified in giving an award on a reference by the Central Government, and the Tribunal’s findings as unassailable.
‘Non-compliance of Section 173(2) of CrPC raises many legal issues’; SC discusses police report procedure and contents in detail
“The form of the police report under Section 173(2) of the CrPC is prescribed by the State Government and each State Government has its own Police Manual to be followed by the police officers while discharging their duty.”
[Misbranding of Zero Calorie Sweetener] SC sets aside Gujarat HC’s order for trial de novo; cites absence of material averments in complaint
“The burden of proof cannot be put on the accused to prove that they were not manufacturing table top sweeteners.”
[Electoral Bond Case] Supreme Court directs SBI to disclose EB unique numbers revealing link between donors and political parties
On 12-03-2024, SBI has furnished the electoral bonds details to the Election Commission of India in compliance with the court’s order. Subsequently, on 14-03-2024 ECI uploaded the electoral bonds data supplied by SBI on its official website.
Deprecatory portrayal of disability in film ‘Aankh Micholi’: Supreme Court seeks Centre’s response on Certification of films involving Differently Abled Persons
The petitioner has contended that there is a distinction between making a comedy of a situation (which is permissible) and making a comedy of a condition of disability.
Supreme Court asks Ajit Pawar faction not to use Sharad Pawar’s name and photo in campaigning material
Supreme Court asked Ajit Pawar to file an undertaking by 18-03-2024 and the matter will next be heard on 19-03-2024.
Know why Supreme Court overturned Punjab and Haryana HC decision in IAS Ashok Khemka’s PAR case
Supreme Court found that the Accepting Authority (Haryana CM) had met the timelines prescribed under Rule 5(1) of the PAR Rules.
Celebratory firing during marriage ceremonies has disastrous consequences; SC alters conviction u/s 302 to S. 304 Part II IPC
The convict opened fire in a marriage ceremony without taking reasonable measures for safety, which led to the unfortunate demise of the deceased.