The Supreme Court issued notice to CBSE on a plea by a Saudi Arabia-based student seeking declaration of his Class XII Improvement Examination result. Concerned about the impact on his higher education opportunities, the Court directed urgent consideration, observing that the matter concerns the student’s academic future and admissions.
CJI Surya Kant stated, “Justice delayed is not only justice denied but it is justice destroyed.” He made these remarks at the Fali Nariman memorial lecture and during a felicitation program organized by the Bombay High Court.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court directed the Punjab government to decide within seven working days on jailed MP Amritpal Singh’s plea for temporary release to attend Parliament’s budget session. The order mandates intimation to the petitioner and counsel.
Today, On 16th January, The Supreme Court slammed a petitioner for misusing Article 32, dismissing a plea while a related case was pending in the Bombay High Court. “Article 32 is being misused…for everything, one adjournment, file Article 32 here,” it said.
The Supreme Court set aside a man’s death sentence in a minor’s rape-murder case, ruling that Article 32 empowers reopening of sentencing if Manoj guidelines were ignored. The Court stressed that the death penalty process must be “open, thorough and fair.”
The Supreme Court of India fined advocate Sandeep Todi Rs. 5 lakh for filing a frivolous plea under Article 32 aimed at staying reliefs granted in a family dispute case. The court criticized the petition’s baselessness, stating it harmed the court’s atmosphere, and mandated the fine be paid to the National Legal Services Authority.
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud today (30th Sept) criticized a lawyer for using informal language in court, stating he is “allergic” to expressions like “yeah.” The discussion revolved around the lawyer’s petition against former Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi. Consequently, the Chief Justice emphasized that a judge cannot be impugned in such cases and instructed to amend the petition.
The Supreme Court allowed 700 teachers terminated by the Tripura government to challenge their dismissal in the High Court due to alleged unlawful and unconstitutional termination orders. Advocates alleged a massive scam, involving ongoing salary disbursements and misappropriation. The decision provides an opportunity to address the situation and challenge the government’s actions.
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta highlighted the significance of the rule of law in Indian arbitration during the London International Disputes Week. He emphasized the robust framework of the Arbitration Act and the availability of constitutional remedies for rights violations. The discussion also featured insights on the newly established Arbitration Bar of India, aiming to integrate international best practices into Indian arbitration.
The Supreme Court refused to entertain an independent candidate’s plea against the rejection of his nomination for the upcoming elections. The candidate was advised to pursue alternative legal remedies, as the Court stated that such matters should be challenged through an election petition rather than at a pre-poll stage. The petition was ultimately dismissed.
