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Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant on Friday called upon the legal fraternity to move beyond the token remembrance of Dr BR Ambedkar to the responsibility his vision places on each generation. Delivering the chief guests address at the 1st National Conference organised by the SC, ST & OBC Advocates Association on The Life, [] The post Constitution is a continuing responsibility, says CJI Surya Kant at Ambedkar Conference appeared first on India Legal .

The Delhi High Court has granted relief to advocates and judicial staff residing in the National Capital Region (NCR), permitting them to enter the national capital in vehicles registered outside Delhi that do not comply with BS-VI emission standards. The exemption, however, will remain restricted to court working days. Justice Amit Mahajan passed the order [] The post Delhi High Court exempts NCR-based lawyers, court staff from non-BS-VI vehicle ban on court working days appeared first on India

CJI Surya Kant-led Bench urges Delhi authorities to involve local councillors in spreading awareness ahead of Diwali; cautions that repeated judicial directions may lead to increased violations. The Supreme Court on Friday, November 6, emphasised that efforts to curb air pollution during Diwali and other festivals must evolve into a community-driven initiative, observing that the [] The post Supreme Court calls for peoples movement against firecracker pollution, says judicial orders alone cannot

A Delhi court has dismissed a complaint seeking registration of an FIR against Chief Minister Rekha Gupta over her alleged remarks comparing Delhi government officials to Lord Hanuman during an official programme. Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Ashwani Panwar of the Rouse Avenue Courts rejected the complaint filed by Ram Niwas Sharma under Section 223 of [] The post Delhi court dismisses complaint seeking FIR against CM Rekha Gupta over Lord Hanuman remarks appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court on Friday declined to suspend the 10-year prison sentence imposed on former Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal, who was convicted of raping a junior colleague inside a hotel elevator in Goa in November 2013. A Bench comprising Justice M.M. Sundresh and Justice Prasanna B. Varale rejected Tejpals application after examining the evidence on [] The post Supreme Court declines to suspend Tarun Tejpals 10-year sentence in 2013 rape case appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court on Friday issued a notice to office-bearers of the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC), including its senior functionaries, seeking an explanation as to why contempt proceedings should not be initiated against them over a controversial social media post calling for Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kants resignation. A Bench of Justices [] The post Supreme Court issues contempt notice to Kerala Congress over social media post seeking CJI Surya Kants resignation appeared f

The Supreme Court has brought an end to a protracted inter-State dispute over Himachal Pradeshs share in electricity generated by the Bhakra-Nangal and Beas hydroelectric projects, finalising a mechanism to operationalise the States 7.19% entitlement. A three-judge Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana approved a cashless [] The post Supreme Court settles decades-long power sharing dispute between Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Haryana appear

Delhi High Court Justice Prathiba M. Singh has emphasised the need for greater integration of technology into the judicial system, observing that courts can no longer function effectively without technological assistance. She also underlined the importance of making society aware of the substantial workload shouldered by judges, particularly amid recurring criticism over judicial vacations. Speaking [] The post Judges must embrace technology; society needs to understand their workload: Justice P

Former Supreme Court Judge Justice Rajesh Bindal has been appointed Chairperson of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), marking his return to judicial administration following his retirement from the Supreme Court earlier this year. Justice Bindal confirmed his appointment to Bar & Bench on November 5. He succeeds former Supreme Court Judge Justice Ashok [] The post Former Supreme Court Judge Justice Rajesh Bindal appointed NCLAT Chairperson appeared first on India Legal .

The Allahabad High Court has expressed strong disapproval of protesting advocates allegedly obstructing access to a courtroom and preventing court staff from entering through its main entrance, observing that judicial functioning cannot be brought to a standstill because lawyers choose to abstain from their professional duties. A Division Bench comprising Justice Ajay Bhanot and Justice [] The post Allahabad High Court says court proceedings cannot be held hostage by lawyers protest, takes excep

By Keshav Ranjan and Shweta Sundram Free and fair elections are the cornerstone of Indias democracy. An accurate electoral roll is fundamental to ensuring that every eligible citizen can exercise the right to vote while preventing electoral fraud. In this context, the Election Commission of India (ECI) periodically undertakes the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of [] The post Special Intensive Revision: Balancing Electoral Integrity And Inclusive Democracy appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the five-member High-Powered Enquiry Committee (HPEC), constituted to investigate allegations of police excesses during the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP)-led student protests at Delhis Jantar Mantar in July, to submit its first fact-finding report within one month. A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi [] The post CJP protests: Supreme Court directs inquiry panel to submit first report on police excesses within one

You might know your cars registration number by heart, but remembering when its insurance expires is not easy. Perhaps the policy document is buried in your emails, or you are checking a used car and want to know whether its insurance is still valid. An insurance check by vehicle number can help you trace available [] The post How To Check Car Insurance By Vehicle Number: 4 Official Methods (VAHAN, mParivahan, IIB, DigiLocker) appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Allahabad High Court to take up Samajwadi Party leader and former Uttar Pradesh Minister Mohammad Azam Khans plea challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on November 16. A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi transferred the matter to the High [] The post Supreme Court directs Allahabad High Court to hear Azam Khans plea challenging ED arrest on November 16 appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court has held that the constitutional requirement of producing an arrested person before a Magistrate within 24 hours begins from the moment the persons liberty is effectively curtailed, and not from the time the police formally records the arrest. A Bench of Justice Ujjal Bhuyan and Justice Atul S Chandurkar ruled that any [] The post 24-hour deadline for producing accused before magistrate begins from detention, not formal arrest: Supreme Court appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court on Wednesday, November 4, issued notice to the Central Government and Meta Platforms on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking regulatory intervention against social media algorithms and design features allegedly engineered to encourage compulsive usage among children. A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V. [] The post Supreme Court seeks Centre, Metas response to plea alleging social media algorithms are make children a

The Supreme Court has held that authorities must adopt a practical and humane approach while examining claims for pension under freedom fighters welfare schemes, observing that elderly claimants cannot be expected to produce documentary evidence relating to events that occurred nearly half a century ago. A Bench of Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha and Justice Alok [] The post Freedom fighters pension claims must be assessed on probabilities, not strict proof: Supreme Court appeared first on I

The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) on Wednesday organised a formal felicitation ceremony to honour newly appointed Supreme Court Judges Justice Sunita Agarwal, former Chief Justice of the Gujarat High Court, and Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh, former Chief Justice of the Telangana High Court, marking their elevation to the countrys highest constitutional court. Chief Justice [] The post CJI Surya Kant lauds judicial experience of Justice Sunita Agarwal, Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh at SCBA fel

The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought responses from the Union Government and the Election Commission of India (ECI) on a petition questioning the constitutional validity of the statutory protection granted to the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and other Election Commissioners against civil and criminal proceedings for acts performed in the discharge of their official functions. [] The post Supreme Court seeks Centre, Election Commissions response on plea challenging blanket immunity to CEC,

The Supreme Court has directed the Union Government to establish a dedicated special cell to oversee the implementation of the Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986, and ensure that its provisions are effectively enforced across the country. A Bench of Justice S.V.N. Bhatti and Justice N.V. Anjaria directed the Secretary of the [] The post Supreme Court directs Centre to set up special cell to ensure strict enforcement of child labour law appeared first on India Lega

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on November 5 the interim bail application filed by former Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal, who is seeking temporary release in connection with the sexual assault case involving a former colleague. A Bench of Justices M.M. Sundresh and Prasanna B. Varale deferred the proceedings on Tuesday after Solicitor General [] The post Tarun Tejpal Case: Supreme Court to hear interim bail plea ahead of Diwali on November 5 appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court on Wednesday reaffirmed the legal position that State legislatures are competent to impose an additional tax or surcharge calculated as a percentage of the existing sales tax payable by dealers, holding that such a levy constitutes an enhancement of the rate of sales tax rather than an independent tax on income. A [] The post Supreme Court upholds States power to impose additional sales tax, says 27 year old reference has become academic appeared first on India Legal .

The Delhi High Court will hear on Friday, November 6, a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking action against suspended Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Manasvi Vashishta and other Delhi Police personnel over allegations of threatening and intimidating members of the legal fraternity. The petition was mentioned for urgent listing on Wednesday before a Division Bench [] The post Delhi High Court to hear PIL on Friday seeking action against suspended ACP Manasvi Vashishta, other police per

The Madras High Court has directed authorities in Tamil Nadu to immediately shut down 87 resorts operating illegally within the Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve in Erode district and initiate steps to demolish the structures. A Division Bench of Justice N. Sathish Kumar and Justice G.K. Muthukumar passed the directions after taking note of a status report [] The post Madras High Court orders closure, demolition of 87 illegal resorts in Sathyamangalam tiger reserve appeared first on India Legal .

The Patna High Court has quashed criminal proceedings against Juggernaut Books Private Limited, the publisher of the controversial biography of yoga guru Swami Ramdev, holding that a person cannot initiate defamation proceedings merely because he is a follower or disciple of the individual allegedly defamed. Justice Alok Kumar Sinha, while allowing a petition filed by [] The post Patna High Court quashes defamation case against publisher of Swami Ramdev biography appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court has ruled that a man cannot escape criminal prosecution for bigamy under Indian law by relying on a divorce decree obtained from a foreign court or by subsequently acquiring foreign citizenship. The Court made it clear that a change in nationality does not extinguish criminal liability arising from an alleged second marriage [] The post Foreign divorce decree, subsequent citizenship cannot protect husband from bigamy case: Supreme Court appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court has expressed serious reservations about the continued validity of laws disqualifying individuals with more than two children from contesting local body elections, observing that the demographic circumstances which once justified such restrictions have undergone a significant transformation. A bench comprising Justice PS Narasimha and Justice Alok Aradhe observed that Indias declining Total [] The post Supreme Court questions relevance of two-child norm laws, says falling ferti

The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Kirana Committee Delhi to implead the organisers of the protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar as parties to its petition alleging that the demonstrations have caused substantial disruption to commercial activities in the national capital. A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi [] The post Anti-CEC Protests: Supreme Court asks Delhi traders to implead protest organisers in plea alleging business

The Supreme Court on Tuesday observed that no designated protest venue can be occupied indefinitely, emphasising that the right to protest is available to everyone and cannot be exercised in a manner that prevents others from asserting the same democratic right. A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice [] The post No protest site can be occupied indefinitely, everyone has right to demonstrate: Supreme Court issues notice on traders plea against Ra

The Supreme Court on Tuesday, November 3, declined to examine the merits of a challenge concerning the revised boundaries of the Nahargarh Wildlife Sanctuary in Rajasthan, permitting environmental activist Rajendra Tiwari to pursue his objections before the Rajasthan High Court, where the revised map is already under challenge. A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India [] The post Nahargarh Wildlife Sanctuary boundary dispute: Supreme Court asks activist to pursue challenge to revised map before

The Delhi High Court has clarified that individuals challenging the blocking or restriction of their LinkedIn accounts cannot ordinarily seek relief through writ proceedings under Article 226 of the Constitution. Instead, they must pursue the remedy of a civil suit, the Court has held. Justice Amit Mahajan observed that LinkedIn, being a private entity, does [] The post LinkedIn account blocking disputes must be raised through civil suits, not writ petitions: Delhi High Court appeared first on I

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday declined to initiate suo motu proceedings over alleged threatening remarks made by Delhi Police ACP Manasvi Vashishtha against members of the legal fraternity, asking the aggrieved lawyers to approach the Court through a formal petition. A Division Bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Nitin Wasudeo Sambre and Justice Sanjay Sharma [] The post Delhi High Court declines suo motu cognisance of ACP Manasvi Vashishthas alleged threats to lawyers, asks advocates to fil

Accused Yumlembam Jiban Singh, in the case concerning the alleged stripping and public parading of three Kuki-Zo women during the 2023 Manipur ethnic violence, has approached the Supreme Court seeking bail, citing the slow pace of the trial despite repeated directions for its expeditious conclusion. A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and [] The post Manipur naked parade case: Accused Yumlembam Jiban Singh seeks bail from Supreme Court, cites delay in trial appeared first on Ind

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to interfere with a Delhi High Court order declining to stay the conviction and sentence of alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar, who was found guilty of impersonating a Supreme Court judge and attempting to influence a judicial officer to secure bail in a corruption case. A Bench comprising Justice JB [] The post Supreme Court refuses to stay Sukesh Chandrashekhars conviction for impersonating Supreme Court judge to secure bail appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court on Monday disposed of a batch of petitions seeking an independent investigation into the alleged misappropriation of donations at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya after the Uttar Pradesh government informed it that a chargesheet had been filed in the case. A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice [] The post Supreme Court disposes plea seeking probe into alleged Ram Mandir donation theft after UP files chargesheet appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court on Monday sought a detailed justification from the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) for its policy of restricting the disclosure of actual question papers and answers attempted by candidates appearing for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test Postgraduate (NEET-PG). A Bench comprising Justice P.S. Narasimha and Justice Alok Aradhe asked the [] The post Supreme Court questions NBEMS over refusal to share actual NEET-PG questions with candidates app

Former Uttar Pradesh Minister and Samajwadi Party leader Mohammad Azam Khan has approached the Supreme Court challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money laundering case, alleging that he was taken into custody shortly after being released from jail in the alleged dual PAN card case. The plea was mentioned before a [] The post Azam Khan moves Supreme Court challenging ED arrest soon after release in dual PAN card case appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed the Central Governments appeal challenging the enforcement of two foreign arbitral awards in favour of Vedanta Limited and Ravva Oil (Singapore) Pte. Ltd., questioning the Centres continued resistance to enforcement of awards arising from a contractual dispute that has remained unresolved for decades. A Bench comprising Justice J.B. Pardiwala [] The post Supreme Court dismisses Centres appeal against enforcement of foreign arbitral awards in Vedanta-Ravva di

From Sonia Gandhis battle over her forthcoming memoir to Raihan Vadras aborted photo exhibition, two generations of the Gandhi family find themselves confronting controversies over freedom of expression, censorship and the politics surrounding dissent The post The Grandmother, the Grandson and the Politics of Dissent appeared first on India Legal .

An Allahabad High Court ruling on the unauthorised retention of government accommodation could provide a template for recovering public assets from officials who treat official privileges as personal entitlements The post The Price Of Public Entitlement appeared first on India Legal .

Reflecting on the six-decade journey of the Delhi High Court, Supreme Court judge Justice Vikram Nath on Friday spoke about the institutions distinctive character, the stature of its judges, the quality of advocacy before it and its contribution to alternative dispute resolution, while also making a light-hearted reference to the courts much-talked-about canteens. Addressing the [] The post Delhi High Court completes 60 years: Justice Vikram Nath praises courts distinguished judges, high-powered

The Supreme Court has referred the long-standing dispute between Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) and the Union Government over the alleged extraction of natural gas that migrated from adjoining Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) fields into Reliances KG-D6 block to mediation. A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice [] The post Supreme Court refers Reliance-KG Basin gas dispute to mediation by former judge Justice Ranjana Desai appeared firs

The Supreme Court has urged the Election Tribunal adjudicating a challenge to the Karnataka State Bar Council elections to expedite proceedings, making it clear that the tribunal would be at liberty to proceed ex parte if the contesting respondents continued to remain absent. A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi [] The post Supreme Court asks Karnataka Bar Council Election tribunal to expedite hearing, allows ex-parte decision against absentee respondents

The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to ensure strict implementation of its interim directions prohibiting the unauthorised extraction, modification and circulation of audio-video recordings of judicial proceedings on social media and other digital platforms. A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and [] The post Supreme Court directs MeitY to enforce restrictions on unauthorised use of Court pr

The Madras High Court on Friday (October 30) issued notice on a petition seeking a detailed investigation into the identity and antecedents of journalist and Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) spokesperson Saurav Das, along with directions to block his social media accounts over alleged derogatory remarks against the judiciary. A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice SA [] The post Madras High Court seeks Centres response to plea for probe into CJP spokesperson Saurav Das background, blocking of soc

The Delhi High Court has directed the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) to take a decision within two weeks on the disciplinary show-cause notices issued to wrestler Vinesh Phogat, observing that prolonged uncertainty over disciplinary action could affect an athletes mental preparedness ahead of important competitions. Justice Amit Mahajan passed the direction while hearing a [] The post Delhi High Court asks WFI to resolve disciplinary proceedings against Vinesh Phogat within two weeks appear

The Supreme Court has suggested that the Centre and Delhi authorities rope in prominent personalities, including celebrated cricketer Virat Kohli, to encourage people to celebrate Diwali without firecrackers as part of a wider campaign to combat air pollution in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR). A Bench comprising Justice M.M. Sundresh and Justice P.B. Varale made [] The post Supreme Court suggests enlisting Virat Kohli, celebrities for firecracker-free Diwali campaign; calls for public a

The Supreme Court on Thursday questioned the authorities over the absence of comprehensive data on the enforcement of restrictions governing firecrackers in Delhi-NCR, cautioning that judicial directions would serve little purpose unless they translated into effective action on the ground. A Bench of Justice M.M. Sundresh and Justice Prasanna B. Varale was examining the implementation [] The post Supreme Court seeks accountability from Delhi-NCR authorities over firecracker restrictions, flags l

Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut has tendered an unconditional apology before the Supreme Court over his remarks concerning Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and the judiciary, seeking to bring the criminal contempt proceedings initiated against him to a close. The apology comes even as the Court has directed Raut [] The post Sanjay Raut tenders unconditional apology to Supreme Court over remarks against CJI Surya Kant, seeks closure of contempt case appeared fir

The Allahabad High Court on Thursday suspended the prison sentences of Samajwadi Party leader Mohd. Azam Khan and his son, former MLA Abdullah Azam Khan, in the dual PAN card case and granted them bail, providing relief to the father-son duo while their criminal revision petitions remain pending. Justice Samit Gopal passed the order on [] The post Allahabad High Court suspends Azam Khan, Abdullah Azams sentences in dual PAN Card case, grants bail appeared first on India Legal .