Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice Augustine George Masih
Justice Augustine George Masih was appointed as the Judge of the Supreme Court of India on 9-11-2023.
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Supreme Court Roundup February 2024 | Top Stories on Chandigarh Mayor Polls, Electoral Bonds, Sandeshkhali Protests, Never Reported Judgments, and more
The Supreme Court of India delivered some important judgments in the month of February, like striking down the electoral bonds scheme, declaring Kuldeep Kumar as Mayor for Chandigarh Municipal Corporation, and more as covered in the monthly roundup.
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75 Landmark Judgments on Constitutional Law by the Supreme Court in 2023 Part III
by Siddharth R. Gupta* and Prakruthi N.**
Cite as: 2024 SCC OnLine Blog Exp 20
Custodian for enemy property in India does not acquire ownership of property, only acts as trustee for management and administration: Supreme Court
Supreme Court directed that any demand for payment of taxes under the UP Municipal Corporation Adhiniyam, 1959 made and thereby paid by the respondent to Municipal Corporation shall not be refunded.
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Tadoba Scam | Supreme Court upholds Bombay HC order rejecting Thakur brothers’ anticipatory bail
Supreme Court directed the investigation be conducted quickly and a decision on the investigation’s conclusion should be taken by the Investigating Authority.
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2024 SCC Vol. 1 Part 1
Advocates Act, 1961 — Ss. 16 and 23(5) — Designation of Advocates as Senior Advocates — Validity of: The classification of advocates
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Supreme Court Roundup January 2024| Bilkis Bano Gang Rape; AMU hearing; DHFL Fraud Case; Triple Murder Case; Judge v Judge row and more
This roundup revisits the analyses of Supreme Court’s judgments/orders on Bilkis Bano Gang Rape case; Rules on post-retirement benefits; Second National Judicial Pay Commission; Accessible India Campaign; Right to claim Set-off in CIRP; and more. It also covers explainers on important law points; Never reported Judgments; Cases Reported in SCC Weekly in January; Know thy Judges; and appointment of new judges.
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75 Landmark Constitutional Law Judgments in 2023 by the Supreme Court of India [Part II of III]
by Siddharth R. Gupta*
Cite as: 2024 SCC OnLine Blog Exp 10
[Bilkis Bano Gang Rape Case] Supreme Court rejects plea by 11 convicts seeking extension of time to surrender before jail authorities
All the convicts will have to surrender by 22-01-2024
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Law Reports and Law Reporting
by Justice N.V. Ramana†
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Supreme Court takes suo motu cognizance of dismissal of 6 female Judges by MP Government
The termination orders were passed based on their unsatisfactory performance during the probation period.
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[Bilkis Bano Gang rape case] Supreme Court indicates factors to be considered while entertaining application for remission under CrPC
The Gujarat Government had released the 11 convicts on 15-08-2023 as the convicts have completed 14 years sentence in prison and due to their good behavior. Aggrieved by this, Bilkis Bano filed a petition against the premature release of the convicts.
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Inside Supreme Court’s verdict on premature release of 11 convicts in Bilkis Bano gang rape case
“A woman deserves respect howsoever high or low she may be otherwise considered in society or to whatever faith she may follow or any creed she may belong to”
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Supreme Court sets aside Gujarat Government’s decision to grant remission to 11 convicts in Bilkis Bano gang rape case
Bilkis Bano was 21 years old and five months pregnant when she was gang raped. She saw 14 of her family members being killed, including her 3-year-old daughter, in the 2002 Gujarat riots that broke out after the Godhra train burning.
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75 Landmark Constitutional Law Judgments in 2023 by the Supreme Court of India [Part I of III]
by Siddharth R. Gupta*
Cite as: 2024 SCC OnLine Blog Exp 2
50 Landmark Supreme Court Judgments of 2023: The Year of 1067 Judgments; 14 Appointments; and Important Initiatives
2023 was the year of landmark decisions, it kickstarted with Demonetisation verdict; Appointment of Election Commissioners; same sex marriage verdict and went onto settling the tussle between Delhi LG and CM. The mega Maharashtra political crisis was also decided and finally the decision on Abrogation of Article 370 was pronounced.
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Supreme Court 2023: A Look Back at Judicial Strength, Appointments, Retirements, and Collegium Resolutions
Year 2023 was as hectic for the Supreme Court as any other year, especially when it concerns the appointment and retirements of its Judges. Read this report to know the important year round ongoings affecting the Judges and judicial strength of the Supreme Court of India.
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Supreme Court Constitution Bench Yearly Roundup 2023 | Article 370; Same sex marriage verdict; Maharashtra Political Crisis; Demonitisation verdict; Jalikattu; and more
This year was very busy for the Supreme Court’s Constitution Bench as it dealt with the maximum number of cases and decided major matters like Article 370; Same sex marriage; Maharashtra political crisis; and more
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Supreme Court Roundup November 2023| Streamlining Adoption Process; RSS Route March; Scheduled Offences in PMLA; Personal Guarantors in IBC; Electoral bonds and more
The festive month of November revolved around some of the major matters before the Supreme Court. The Top Court gave guidelines for streamlining adoption process and expeditious disposal of criminal cases. The roundup covers the top stories for the month along with the segment of Never Reported Judgments and Know Thy Judge.
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Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice B.R. Gavai
Recapitulating the career trajectory of eminent Judge of the Supreme Court of India, Justice B.R Gavai, who is in line to become only the second Chief Justice of India belonging to Scheduled Caste category after Justice K.G. Balakrishnan.
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