CJI Chandrachud emphasized the need for diverse representation in international arbitration during Delhi Arbitration Week. He highlighted biases in arbitrator selection, citing a case involving rapper Jay-Z. Chandrachud advocated for the inclusion of highly qualified Indian arbitrators and cautioned against AI bias. The event also addressed biases in arbitration and the empowering nature of arbitration for parties.
MakeMyTrip Today approached the Supreme Court, alleging infringement of its trademark through Google Ads displaying links to rival company Booking.com. MakeMyTrip claims this diverts customers and benefits Google financially. They challenge a previous ruling and question the court’s jurisdiction. The matter is set to be heard by the Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud.
Singapore Supreme Court Judge Judith Prakash joins Today a nine-judge bench in India to determine if royalties from mineral rights constitute a tax. Chief Justice Chandrachud welcomed her as a guest member, noting her involvement in the Delhi Arbitration Weekend. The event, held from March 6 to 10, is organized by the Delhi International Arbitration Centre.
The West Bengal government urgently requested the Supreme Court Today to list its plea challenging a Calcutta High Court decision to transfer the investigation of an attack on ED officials in Sandeshkhali to the CBI. The state government emphasized the urgency, seeking immediate compliance with the High Court’s directive to transfer the investigation. This resulted in instructions to raise the matter with the Registrar General of the Supreme Court.
The matter was orally mentioned before Justice Sanjiv Khanna today (March 5th), who directed that the papers be placed before the CJI for appropriate listing. The Calcutta HC today issued an order transferring the investigation of an assault on ED officials in Sandeshkhali from the WB Police to the CBI. Additionally, the court directed that the custody of TMC leader Shajahan Sheikh, apprehended by the WB police, be transferred to the central agency.
PM Modi praised the Supreme Court’s significant decision in the JMM MPs bribery case on Monday, referring to it as a “great judgment.” The Supreme Court, led by CJI, overturned a ruling granting immunity to MPs and MLAs from prosecution in bribery cases for speeches or votes. Prime Minister Modi praised the decision, calling it a “great judgment,” emphasizing the importance of clean politics and public confidence in the system. The ruling promotes transparency and upholds democratic ideals.
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The Supreme Court granted interim bail Today to Rajendra Bihari Lal, Vice Chancellor of SHUATS, in a case involving alleged illegal religious conversion. The Court issued notice to the UP government, challenging the Allahabad High Court’s decision. The bail bond was limited to Rs 25,000. The police had accused Lal and others of leading a mass religious conversion with foreign funding.
The Supreme Court Today overturned immunity for bribery in the case of legislators, emphasizing that corruption undermines the Indian parliamentary democracy. The seven-judge bench’s decision clarified that MPs and MLAs are not protected from prosecution for accepting bribes, reconsidering a 1998 judgement. The scope of legislative privileges under the Constitution is also under review.
“Are judges special? No, we are not.”: CJI DY Chandrachud, expressed concern over the declining adherence to the “bail is the rule, and jail is the exception” principle in district courts. He called for an evaluation of this trend, emphasizing the need for the district judiciary to prioritize personal liberty and address infrastructure challenges. Justice Khanna emphasized the societal responsibility of judges.