SC warns States/UTs for failure to submit response on National Policy on Menstrual Hygiene
The Court directed the States and Union Territories to submit their responses positively by 31-08-2023.
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“Prosecution had failed to establish charge”; SC acquits murder convict after 15 years in prison
Supreme Court said that once there is no eyewitness of the incident, the prosecution will have to establish a motive for the commission of the crime because in a case of no direct evidence, motive has a major role.
Gyanvapi Mosque| SC stays ASI Survey till July 26; allows Anjuman Intezamia Masajid Committee to move Allahabad HC
The Supreme Court was hearing a petition against the Varanasi District Court’s Order wherein ASI was directed to undertake scientific survey of the Gyanvapi Mosque to find out whether the same was constructed over a pre-existing structure of Hindu Temple.
Writ Petition filed after Suit seeking same relief was withdrawn without liberty to file afresh not Maintainable: SC reiterates
The Supreme Court called the matter at hand a classic case in which a litigant had been able to mislead the Courts and authorities at different levels to put life into his stale claim.
Never Reported Judgment | Can property acquired through invalid adoption be considered joint family property? [1951 SCC 557]
This report covers the Supreme Court's Never Reported Judgment dating back to the year 1951 on whether the property acquired through invalid adoption, will be considered as joint family property.
Supreme Court grants interim relief to makers of the film ‘Adipurush’; Stays proceedings in all HCs
Supreme Court also issued notice on a separate transfer petition filed by the producer of the film for transferring the proceedings of the movie in different High Courts to the Supreme Court.
SC issues Notice in Modi Surname Defamation Case; to hear Rahul Gandhi’s plea on August 4
The Supreme Court was hearing Rahul Gandhi’s plea challenging Gujarat High Court’s order dismissing his application to stay two years conviction Order.
Supreme Court refers Delhi Government plea challenging Union’s NCTD Ordinance to Constitution Bench
The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Ordinance, 2023 was promulgated just eight days after the Constitution Bench had decided on the issue of administrative control over transfers and postings of civil servants in the NCTD.
Manipur Women Video Parade | Supreme Court takes suo motu cognizance; directs govt to inform action taken against culprits
The Bench led by CJI Dr D.Y. Chandrachud directed the Central and State government to inform the steps taken against the perpetrators in the instant matter.
School Transfer Certificate not acceptable for age determination of victim in POCSO Act: Supreme Court
Supreme Court regarded the result of ossification or bone test in the instant matter, as the most authentic evidence for being corroborated by the examining doctor as well.
A Case for Feminist Reasoning in Judicial Edict
by Balram Pandey*
[2002 Godhra Riots] Supreme Court grants Regular Bail to Civil Rights Activist Teesta Setalvad
The Gujarat High Court had previously dismissed Teesta’s application for regular bail and directed her to surrender immediately.
“To clinch a conviction, circumstances ought to form a chain to indicate that the accused and no one else committed the crime”: Supreme Court
The instant matter related to a person killed while he was travelling with his group on scooter, allegedly by constables patrolling the village, which was investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation (‘CBI’).
Fixed Establishment: The Indirect Tax Avatar
by Tarun Jain†
Cite as: 2023 SCC OnLine Blog Exp 60
Supreme Court disposes of Union’s appeal against Rhea Chakraborty bail order; Keeps question of law open
Rhea Chakraborty and others including her brother Showik Chakraborty were accused of having facilitated the procurement of drugs for consumption by late actor Sushant Singh Rajput.
Nomination of arbitrator by ineligible persons: SC defers hearing as Centre considers Reforms to Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
Two Benches of the Supreme Court had expressed their disagreement with the view taken in Central Organisation for Railway Electrification v. ECI-SPIC-SMO-MCML (JV), therefore, the matter was referred to larger Bench.
Know Thy Newly Appointed Supreme Court Judge: Justice S.V. Bhatti
Justice Bhatti served as Chief Justice of Kerala High Court for 1 month before being elevated to the Supreme Court on 14-07-2023.
Supreme Court asks BCI to submit report on action taken against Bar Associations/Lawyers strike in last one year
The direction came in a contempt petition filed by Common Cause NGO which argued that the BCI was not taking steps to prevent advocates from going on strikes.
SC sacks plea against Stand-up comedian Anubhav Singh Bassi of ‘Bas Kar Bassi’ over ‘humiliation’ of lawyer community
The show is based on a young legal professional who recently graduated from the National Law University, portraying the struggles of newbies in the legal profession, with fun elements.