DHFL Money Laundering | Supreme Court refuses interim bail to Yes Bank Founder Rana Kapoor
Earlier in May 2023, the Bombay High Court had rejected the second bail plea by Rana Kapoor.
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Modi Surname Defamation Case | Supreme Court stays Rahul Gandhi’s conviction
Rahul Gandhi was sentenced to two years imprisonment for offence under Sections 499 and 500 of IPC for his ‘all thieves have Modi surname’ remark.
Supreme Court upholds the constitutionality of R. 4(10) and R.7(3) of Rajasthan Minor Mineral Concession Rules
Supreme Court reiterated that there is no right vested over an application made which is pending seeking lease of a Government land or over the minerals beneath the soil in any type of land over which the Government has a vested right and regulatory control.
‘Witnesses from West Bengal expected to communicate and convey their version in National Language Hindi before UP Court’: SC
There are at least twenty-two official languages in India, and it is no doubt that people speak different languages, however, Hindi is the national language.
[Gyanvapi Kashi Vishwanath case] Allahabad HC upholds Varanasi Court’s order directing ASI Survey of mosque premises
The Varanasi District Court had allowed an application of the four Hindu females who were seeking directions for the Director, ASI to undertake scientific survey/investigation/excavation of the Gyanvapi Mosque, excluding the areas sealed by the Supreme Court.
LIFE Mission money laundering | Supreme Court grants interim medical bail to M Sivasankar for 2 months
The Enforcement Directorate (‘ED’) had strongly opposed the bail for Sivasankar being an influential personality and releasing him on bail may impact the investigation.
Nuh Violence | Authorities to ensure no hate speeches, violence takes place in VHP-Bajrang Dal Rallies today: Supreme Court
Supreme Court also directed the authorities to video record the rallies being proceeded with in sensitive areas and preserve the footage of the same.
Supreme Court Roundup July 2023 | Top Stories on ED Director SK Mishra, Gyanvapi Mosque survey, Section 304 IPC Maze, Guidelines for Senior Advocate designation, and more
Find crux of what happened in major matters dealt by Supreme Court of India in July 2023 with interesting stories on Teesta Setalvad bail, guidelines for designation of Senior Advocates, Supreme Court's suo motu cognizance of Manipur women incident, final extension of ED Chief SK Mishra's tenure, and much more.
Supreme Court directs HCs and DGPs of all States to ensure Arnesh Kumar guidelines are issued to lower courts and police authorities to prevent unnecessary arrests
Supreme Court opined that the Jharkhand High Court fell into error in adopting such a casual approach and set aside the impugned order. Thus, granted bail to the husband.
Supreme Court converts conviction of Police Station Guard from S. 302 to S. 304-A IPC in a 28-year-old case
Supreme Court said that the prosecution has failed to prove that the accused had either any intention of causing the death of the deceased or the intention of causing such bodily injury to the deceased which was likely to cause his death.
Supreme Court grants bail to man facing cryptocurrency fraud cases in multiple States
The Supreme Court noted that investigation was complete, charge sheet was filed and trial was yet to commence, and its conclusion was likely to take some time.
Read why Supreme Court upheld Calcutta High Court Order directing NIA probe in WB Ram Navami Violence
Six first information reports were registered by the Police over the Ram Navami violence in the State of West Bengal.
Never Reported Judgment | When contract is not for delivery of goods in installments, supplier cannot treat non-payment of goods as ground for non-delivery of balance goods [1951 SCC 267]
This report covers the Supreme Court's Never Reported Judgment dating back to the year 1951 on breach of contract.
Explained| Why SC granted bail to Vernon Gonsalves and Arun Ferreira in Bhima Koregaon Violence case
Vernon Gonsalves and Arun Ferreira were charged with several offences under IPC and Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 and they were alleged to have played an active role in recruitment of and training for cadres of the Communist Party of India (Maoist).
Consumer Dispute| Supreme Court explains the scope of maintainability of SLP under Art 136 against NCDRC orders
The Court explained that the power to special leave is an exceptional and overriding power, naturally it must be exercised sparingly and with caution and only in very exceptional situations. It will only be used to advance the cause of justice and its exercise will be governed by well-established principles.
Bhima Koregaon Violence | SC grants bail to Vernon Gonsalves and Arun Ferreira
Earlier, the Bombay High Court had denied the plea of Vernon Gonsalves and Arun Ferreira.
Another 46 days in service for ED Chief SK Mishra as Supreme Court allows extension till 15 Sept
Supreme Court further made it clear that no further extension of tenure would be granted for SK Mishra.
‘Courts cannot lose sight of serious accusations against an accused while granting bail’; SC sets aside cryptic and casual bail order
The Supreme Court said that due consideration must be given to the facts which are suggestive of the nature of crime, the criminal antecedents of the accused and the nature of punishment that would follow a conviction vis-à-vis the offences alleged against an accused.
“Voter’s right to know election candidate’s full background is an added dimension to rich tapestry of Constitutional jurisprudence”; SC dismisses BB Patil’s appeal
The alleged non-compliance with statutory and Election Commission mandated regulations, and their legal effect, cannot be examined through a summary proceeding under Order VII Rule 11, CPC, or even under Order XII Rule 6, CPC.