The Supreme Court Today directed AAP to vacate its Delhi office by June 15, 2024, to make way for the expansion of the Delhi High Court. The party has been instructed to seek alternative land from the Land And Development Office. AAP’s request to vacate only after securing a new plot was denied.
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.
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud Today called for the end of frequent adjournments (Tareekh Pe Tareekh) in district judiciary to change the perception of litigants. He criticized the prevalent culture, stressing the need for timely legal decisions. Justice Sunita Aggarwal supported this stance, emphasizing the pivotal role of judges. Chandrachud also highlighted concerns about women’s facilities in the judiciary and encouraged the use of social media by the district judiciary.
“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.
The 99-year lease for the Shanan Hydropower Project in Himachal Pradesh is expiring, leading to a dispute between Punjab and Himachal Pradesh over its control. The Punjab government has petitioned the Supreme Court for an urgent hearing to prevent Himachal Pradesh from assuming control and seeks to maintain operational control over the project.
Day-3 | 9-Judge Bench- The Supreme Court clarified that the power to impose a tax on mineral rights lies with the states, not the Parliament, and emphasized the need to preserve this authority. The court is deliberating on whether the royalty collected by the Centre on mining leases qualifies as a tax. The hearing will resume on March 5.
The Supreme Court Today (1 March) has agreed to hear an appeal from the Gyanvapi Management Committee challenging an Allahabad High Court decision deeming lawsuits for the “restoration” of a temple, where a mosque currently stands in Varanasi, as maintainable. Both sides have filed petitions and the legal battle continues.
The Supreme Court Bar Association has made history by issuing circulars in Hindi, Urdu, Kannada, Bengali, Marathi, and Assamese for the first time. This pioneering move aims to enhance accessibility and inclusivity within the legal community and reflects a commitment to linguistic diversity. Plans for additional languages in future communications have also been announced.