In a stern ultimatum issued today by the Supreme Court, Chief Secretaries of defaulting States and Union Territories were given a final chance to adhere to the court’s directives in the matter of All India Judges Association v. Union of India. The Apex Court, led by CJI DY Chandrachud, alongside Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj …
In a surprising turn of events, the Supreme Court has disbanded the special bench responsible for revisiting the Vijay Madanlal Choudhary ruling, a decision that fortified the Directorate of Enforcement’s (ED) authority. The unforeseen dissolution came after the central government requested an extension, prompting the bench, comprising Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Sanjiv Khanna, and Bela …
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court declared that a Governor, as an unelected Head of the State, cannot disrupt the ordinary course of lawmaking by State Legislatures by merely withholding assent to a bill. The court emphasized that if a Governor chooses to withhold assent, the bill must be returned to the legislature for …
In a recent legal pronouncement, the Supreme Court has emphatically affirmed that the transfer of title for immovable properties cannot occur through an Agreement to Sell or a General Power of Attorney unless duly registered. A judicial panel, comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Rajesh Bindal, handed down the verdict, underlining the imperative stipulations of …
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In a groundbreaking legal verdict addressing the Punjab Government’s dispute over the Governor’s inaction on four bills, the Supreme Court ruled on November 10, with the decision made public on November 23. The Apex Court emphasized that the reconvening of a Vidhan Sabha session, not officially prorogued, falls within the Speaker’s exclusive jurisdiction and is …
In a recent legal development, the Supreme Court has dismissed a plea to consolidate multiple First Information Reports (FIRs) filed across various states in cases related to investor protection. The court’s decision hinged on the complexity of the offenses, which not only invoked provisions of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) but also various state …
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In a significant development, the Supreme Court has declined anticipatory bail to Aditya Kumar, a former Superintendent of Police and IPS officer. Kumar is accused of orchestrating an elaborate scheme involving a conman posing as the Chief Justice of the Patna High Court to manipulate an ongoing corruption investigation against him. A bench comprising Justice …
In a groundbreaking move on Friday, the Supreme Court offered a unique resolution to the ongoing power struggle between the Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) and the Delhi Government regarding the appointment of the Chief Secretary. Justices DY Chandrachud, JB Pardiwala, and Manoj Misra, forming the bench, put forward the idea that the Delhi LG and …
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In a decisive ruling, the Supreme Court recently concluded its assessment of the Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) epidemic among cattle, expressing contentment with the preventive measures implemented by both the Central Government and individual states. Lumpy Skin Disease, caused by the Lumpy Skin Disease Virus (LSDV), poses a significant threat to cattle populations, characterized by …
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In a recent and groundbreaking decision, the Supreme Court has nullified the conviction of an appellant involved in a contraband possession case, citing serious procedural irregularities. The court emphasized that the failure to present material circumstances during the examination of the appellant under Section 313 of the Code of Criminal Procedure amounted to a significant …
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