Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice A.S. Bopanna
Justice A.S. Bopanna, who started his legal career in the year 1984, is the first person from Coorg district in Karnataka to be elevated to the Supreme Court.
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Supreme Court grants interim relief to homebuyers for deferred payment of EMIs till possession of homes
The Court granted interim relief to the homebuyers viewing the interim protection granted by the Delhi High Court vide order dated 25-05-2022.
Irretrievable breakdown of marriage | Supreme Court invokes Article 142 of the Constitution to grant mutual consent divorce
This ruling is significant in the light of the judgment dated 01-05-2023, wherein the Constitution Bench had held that the Supreme Court has the power to dissolve a marriage on the ground of irretrievable breakdown under Article 142(1) of the Constitution of India.
Supreme Court grants anticipatory bail to Police Constable in a Destruction of Property and Dacoity case
Supreme Court considered the fact of inordinate delay of 3 years in filing the FIR.
SC stays West Bengal’s order imposing ban on screening of ‘The Kerala Story’; also directs Tamil Nadu Government to provide adequate security to cinema halls displaying the film
The Court said that the prohibition imposed on the film by West Bengal suffered from over breadth.
Supreme Court Constitution Bench holds Jallikattu, Kambala and bull -cart racing legal
The Supreme Court said that this decision on the Tamil Nadu Amendment Act would also guide the Maharashtra and the Karnataka Amendment Acts. Thus, it held that all the three Amendment Acts are valid legislations .
Supreme Court considers medical condition; grants bail under NDPS Act
The Supreme Court observed that the petitioner was on a ventilator earlier but was discharged due to non-availability of proper medical treatment in the prison.
[Manipur Violence] Centre and State Government file status report; Supreme Court directs authorities to ensure peace and tranquility
The status report indicated the steps taken to bring normalcy to the law and order situation in the State, security measures taken for protecting religious places and details of relief camps.
Small-scale industries not exempted from sales tax for tea blending after amendment, holds SC; delivers split verdict doctrine of legitimate expectation aspect
“When a legitimate expectation of a specific outcome is created by a public authority, the said public authority is required to take into account such expectation created by it when making a decision that affects the interests of the individual or group” –Justice Krishna Murari
SC upholds NCLAT’s ‘project-wise-resolution’ process order in Supertech Insolvency; allows it to complete housing projects
The Court said that if Committee of Creditors would be constituted for all projects of Supertech, it will cause immense hardships to the home buyers and will throw ever project into uncertainty.
2023 SCC Vol. 4 Part 5
Civil Procedure Code, 1908 — Or. 9 R. 13 r/w S. 17 of the Provincial Small Cause Courts Act, 1887 — Ex
Specimen Document and Signature must be admitted by parties before comparing with disputed handwriting under S. 73 of IEA: Orissa HC
In case one party refuses to admit the specimen document, it is incumbent on the Court to first satisfy that the signature or writing on the specimen document is proved to be of the person concerned.
Supreme Court upholds ISRO Scientist’s dismissal from service in the interest of Security of the State
The Court observed that not the unauthorised absence but the unauthorised association with foreign institution was a matter of concern for the security of the State.
[WBHIRA ultra-vires of RERA] All complaints filed before WB HIRA Authority stand transferred to RERA: Supreme Court
Supreme Court said that any person aggrieved by an order passed under WBHIRA will be at liberty to pursue the corresponding remedy which is available under the RERA.
SC Collegium recommends elevation of Prashant Kumar Mishra Chief Justice, Andhra Pradesh HC to Supreme Court
Supreme Court: On 16-05-2023, the Supreme Court Collegium headed by CJI Dr. D.Y. Chandrachud, Sanjay Kishan Kaul, K.M. Joseph, Ajay Rastogi, Sanjiv
SC Collegium recommends appointment of Senior Advocate KV Viswanathan as Supreme Court Judge
Supreme Court: On 16-05-2023, the Supreme Court Collegium headed by CJI Dr. D.Y. Chandrachud, Sanjay Kishan Kaul, K.M. Joseph, Ajay Rastogi, Sanjiv
SC upholds Calcutta High Court’s order directing the STC, Calcutta to release employee’s pension
The Court said that for any fault on the part of the employer, the employees cannot be made to suffer.
Supreme Court issues notice in plea filed by Mohammed Shami’s wife seeking Uniform Laws for Divorce
Mohammed Shami’s wife Hasin Jahan filed plea before the Court to declare certain provisions of Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act, 1937 as unconstitutional.
SC expresses displeasure over petition filed by DRT, Chandigarh Presiding Officer M.M. Dhonchak; dismisses petition challenging P&H High Court Order
The Supreme Court said that it was unfortunate that Mr. Dhonchak had filed the petition against the order of Punjab and Haryana High Court.
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