As over 600 lawyers write to CJI over ‘vested interest groups’ trying to defame courts, BJP leader and Supreme Court Senior Advocate Gaurav Bhatia said that it is a positive initiative by the legal fraternity. “It is a matter of concern for every citizen because judiciary is a pillar of democracy and […]
Grant of pre-trial injunction against article publication may have severe ramifications on freedom of speech: SC
The Supreme Court has recently said that the grant of a pre-trial injunction by courts against the publication of an article may have severe ramifications on the right to freedom of speech of the author and the public’s right to know. A bench of Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and […]
SC refuses to entertain BRS leader K Kavitha’s bail plea in Delhi excise policy case
The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain BRS leader K Kavitha’s bail plea in the Delhi excise policy case and asked her to move the trial court with the direction that if the bail application filed will be decided expeditiously. A bench of justices Sanjiv Khanna, MM Sundresh and Bela M Trivedi remarked […]
SC takes suo motu cognisance, issues notice in Advocate Gaurav Bhatia manhandling incident
The Supreme Court on Thursday took suo motu cognisance of the incident of manhandling of Senior Advocate Gaurav Bhatia in Noida court yesterday. The court termed it a “serious matter”, and issued notice to the President, Secretary of the Jan path Diwani Bar Association Gautam Budh Nagar and SSP Gautam Budh Nagar. Senior Advocate Vikas Singh mentioned the […]
SC grants interim bail to ED official Ankit Tiwari, was arrested in ‘bribery case’
The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted interim bail to ED official Ankit Tiwari, who was arrested by the Tamil Nadu Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) in December 2023 in a bribery case. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and KV Viswanathan granted interim relief to Ankit Tiwari. However, the […]
Krishna Janambhooomi matter: SC disposes plea over consolidation of 15 suits
The Supreme Court on Tuesday disposed of the Idgah Committee plea challenging the Allahabad High Court decision to consolidate 15 suits concerning the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah Masjid dispute. A bench led by Justice Sanjiv Khanna observed that an application to recall the order under challenge is pending before the High […]
SC asks Patanjali Ayurved MD Acharya Balkrishna, Yog Guru Ramdev to appear before it
The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked Patanjali Ayurved Managing Director Acharya Balkrishna and Yog Guru Ramdev to appear before it on the next date of hearing for not responding to the show cause notice in contempt proceedings against him over misleading advertisements of Patanjali Ayurved contempt notice. A bench of Justices Hima Kohli and Ahsanuddin […]
SC asks SBI to disclose Electoral Bonds’ numbers forthwith; ask chairman to submit affadavit
After the Supreme Court took exception to State Bank of India (SBI) for not furnishing Electoral Bonds data with unique alphanumeric numbers, which help identify the bond, the Apex Court on Monday passed an order saying that the bank must disclose it forthwith. Advocate Prashant Bhushan said that the SBI has said that they misunderstood the Court’s earlier […]
SC seeks CBI response on furlough plea by 1984 anti-Sikh riots convict
The Supreme Court on Friday asked the CBI to file a reply on a plea for grant of furlough to former Congress Councillor Balwan Khokhar, who was convicted in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case. A bench of Justices JK Maheshwari and Sanjay Karol listed the matter after two weeks. During the hearing, the […]
SC collegium recommends six advocates for appointment as Judges of Kerala HC
The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the names of six advocates, including Manoj Pulamby Madhavan for appointment as judges of the High Court of Kerala, trashing the Centre’s inputs on Madhavan. On March 12, the Collegium resolved to recommend that advocates Abdul Hakhim Mullappally Abdul Aziz, Syam Kumar Vadakke Mudavakkat, […]
SC suggests Centre to be liberal on relaxing borrowing conditions to Kerala
The Supreme Court on Tuesday suggested the Centre to be liberal and give a one-time package as a special case to Kerala, subject to harsher conditions than other states. A bench of justices Surya Kant and KV Viswanathan’s suggestions came while dealing with the matter relating to Kerala’s plea against Centre over financial matters. The […]
SC dismisses SBI’s plea seeking extension of time to submit details of Electoral Bonds, directs disclosure by March 12
The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed an application of State Bank of India (SBI) seeking an extension of time till June 30 to submit details of Electoral Bonds to the Election Commission of India and asked the bank to disclose the details by March 12. A five-judge Constitution bench of Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and Justices […]
SC takes suo motu of issue relating to excluding visually impaired candidates in MP’s judicial service
The Supreme Court on Thursday has taken suo motu cognisance on the issue relating to Madhya Pradesh’s seeking judicial services rule excluding visually impaired candidates from seeking appointment in the judicial service of Madhya Pradesh. A bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud converted a letter petition to […]
SC quashes proceedings initiated against Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar in money laundering case
The Supreme Court on Tuesday quashed proceedings initiated against Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar in a money laundering case. A bench of justices Surya Kant and KV Viswanathan allowed the appeal filed by DK Shivakumar. DK Shivakumar has approached the Supreme Court challenging Karnataka High Court order in 2019. Karnataka High Court has rejected DK Shivakumar’s plea seeking quashing of […]
SC to hear Uddhav Thackeray group’s plea against Maha Speaker’s decision on March 7
The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear petition filed by Uddhav Thackeray faction of Shiv Sena challenging the order of Maharashtra Speaker Rahul Narwekar on the dismissal of disqualification pleas against Chief Minister Eknath Shinde faction MLAs on March 7. A bench of Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, […]