Supreme Court stated that candidates contesting panchayat elections must truthfully disclose information about any pending criminal cases against them. The Court emphasised that non-disclosure amounts to corrupt practice and can lead to annulment of election results.
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday witnessed an unexpected situation when a lawyer appearing via video conferencing (VC) threatened to take his own life if the court did not accept his plea in a criminal case. A Supreme Court bench consisting of Justice Abhay S Oka and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan expressed shock over the lawyer’s statement and directed him to submit a written apology by March 7 or face serious consequences.
NEW DELHI: J Deepa, the niece of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, has approached the Supreme Court, asking for the return of her late aunt’s confiscated properties. She has filed a Special Leave Petition (SLP) challenging a Karnataka High Court order that refused to release Jayalalithaa’s assets to her.
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India on Thursday (23rd Jan) expressed its dissatisfaction when a lawyer requested an adjournment in a criminal case. The Bench, comprising Justices PS Narasimha and Manoj Misra, highlighted the prolonged incarceration of the lawyer’s client, emphasizing the need for prompt justice.
A Kerala court has issued a bailable arrest warrant against Baba Ramdev and Acharya Balakrishna after allegations of misleading claims about Patanjali Ayurved products curing ailments like diabetes and high blood pressure. The case, triggered by complaints from ophthalmologist K.V. Babu, cites violations of the Drugs and Magic Remedies Act. This action follows the Supreme Court’s warning against unchecked misleading advertisements.