The Supreme Court expressed concerns over the misuse of criminal law in civil disputes during a case involving allegations of misconduct in a property sale deed transfer. The petitioner challenged the Allahabad High Court’s refusal to quash charges under the IPC, contending that civil matters should not escalate into criminal cases. The next hearing is set for March 2025.
The Supreme Court today (25th Oct) declined a request for an interim status quo on the demolition of Muslim religious structures in Gujarat, informed by the state’s assurance that the land will remain government-owned. Ongoing legal disputes include challenges to earlier court decisions and concerns over alleged unauthorized demolitions impacting recognized sites. Further hearings are scheduled.
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The Supreme Court (25th Oct) refused to maintain the status quo on alleged illegal demolitions of Muslim places of worship in Gujarat. Justices B R Gavai and K V Viswanathan deemed it unnecessary to issue an order. The case involved a contempt petition concerning demolitions without prior approval, with conflicting claims about land ownership.
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The Supreme Court today (21st Oct) has refused to stay the ongoing Telangana Public Service Commission exam for 563 Grade-I posts, citing potential chaos if postponed. This decision follows concerns over a disputed quota policy raised by advocate Kapil Sibal. The exams started on October 21 and will run until October 27, with around 31,383 candidates participating.
The Supreme Court has extended the interim stay on defamation proceedings against IPS officer D Roopa Moudgil until November 5, related to a personal conflict with IAS officer Rohini Sindhuri. The dispute escalated after controversial photos were shared, leading to legal claims from both parties regarding reputational damage and alleged misconduct.
The Supreme Court criticized the West Bengal government for not establishing a Municipal Building Tribunal to address illegal constructions on enemy property in Kolkata. Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan directed immediate demolitions of unauthorized structures, warning of potential contempt actions if compliance is not met by the state within two weeks.
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Final-year law students filed a petition in the Supreme Court contesting a rule preventing them from taking the All India Bar Examination (AIBE). They argue that this restriction violates their rights and delays their entry into the legal profession. The petition seeks to invalidate the rule and requests permission for the students to sit for the exam. The case is set for a hearing on September 13, 2024.
Today(on 2nd September), The Karnataka High Court has extended the interim stay on trial court proceedings against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the MUDA case until September 9. The case involves allegations of misconduct related to the Mysuru Urban Development Authority, with prosecution sanctions granted by the Governor.
The Karnataka High Court today extended the interim stay on trial court proceedings against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah related to the alleged Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam until August 31. The case involves allegations of irregular land allocation and prosecution sanction granted by the Governor, sparking legal arguments from both sides.
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Today, On 27th August, The Supreme Court dismissed the Enforcement Directorate’s challenge to the stay of summonses issued to Tamil Nadu district collectors in an illegal sand mining case. The court admonished the collectors for failing to appear before the ED and directed them to comply with the summonses. Approximately 2,300 FIRs are involved, with 36 documents still undownloadable.