[West Bengal Teachers’ Recruitment Scam] Manik’s Bail Plea, SC Referred To Cal HC

Former President of the Primary Education Board and MLA, Manik Bhattacharya’s bail application was referred back to the Calcutta High Court by the Supreme Court bench led by Justice Bela Trivedi. The Enforcement Directorate did not object, indicating willingness to proceed in the High Court. Allegations involve a corruption case related to primary teacher recruitment.

Prashant Bhushan Queries SC Registry on Removal of Judge Appointment Petitions

Advocate Prashant Bhushan has expressed concerns to the Supreme Court’s Registry regarding the unexpected removal of petitions from the causelist. These petitions, challenging the Central Government’s delay in judicial appointments, were notably absent from the list despite a judicial order specifying a hearing date. In a letter dated December 8th, Bhushan, representing the Centre For […]

Supreme Court on CPC Provisions: ‘Service Implies Summons with Plaint Copy’

The Supreme Court recently clarified the provisions under Order V Rule 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC). The bench, consisting of Justice Aniruddha Bose and Justice Bela Trivedi, stated that the service contemplated under this rule implies the “service of summons along with the copy of the plaint.” This decision came while […]