The Supreme Court emphasized the need for reforms in the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) and proposed to establish a committee for this purpose. It sought input from SCBA members and highlighted the importance of evolving rules to address contemporary challenges, aiming to strengthen the association’s role and uphold the integrity of the judiciary.
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On Tuesday,(9th July), The Supreme Court of India, under Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan, raised concerns over municipal bodies charging user fees for sanitary waste collection alongside solid waste. They stressed the importance of segregating waste types, suggesting that fees should apply only to solid waste, not sanitary waste.
The Supreme Court of India granted bail to 70-year-old visually impaired Bherulal, criticizing the Madhya Pradesh High Court for a “casual approach.” Bherulal was convicted of various offenses and sentenced to four years in prison. The Supreme Court emphasized the need for proper legal principles and criticized the High Court for lacking reasoning in denying the suspension of the sentence.
Today, On 24th June, The Supreme Court issued contempt notices to Delhi Development Authority (DDA) officials for unauthorized tree cutting, stressing the need to protect the environment. The court plans a thorough investigation and a large tree plantation initiative in Delhi. Earlier, a contempt notice was issued to the DDA Vice-Chairman for extensive tree cutting. Next hearing scheduled for June 26.
The Supreme Court has directed the Central Government on May 16th to deport 17 foreign nationals held in Assam detention camps. Justices Oka and Bhuyan emphasized the absence of pending legal cases against them and urged prompt deportation, prioritizing those held for two years. A two-month deadline was set for the government to submit a compliance report. The next hearing is on July 26.
Today, 12th April,The Supreme Court (SC) ruled that acquittals can’t be reversed based solely on alternative interpretations, emphasizing the importance of legal standards in reviewing acquittals. Justices Oka and Bhuyan’s bench stated that unless an appellate court deems an acquittal judgment as perverse, it cannot intervene. The court’s decision reinforces the presumption of innocence and highlights burden of proof principles, ultimately acquitting the appellants in a murder case.
Supreme Court on Friday of India has accepted appeals against the Calcutta High Court’s decision that permitted Harsh Vardhan Lodha to maintain his role as the Chairman of the MP Birla group. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday of India has accepted appeals against the Calcutta High Court’s decision that permitted Harsh Vardhan Lodha […]
The Supreme Court expressed concern over delays in issuing decrees by the registry, impacting matrimonial cases. Staff attributed the delay to misplaced settlement terms, but the Court found this unacceptable, emphasizing the duty of the registry to execute orders promptly. The Court stressed that the delay hindered justice for litigants, urging swift action.
On 1st March: The Supreme Court fined an advocate Rs10,000 for submitting a petition with inaccurate and misleading grounds in the case of Md Khurshid Alam vs State of Bihar. Justices emphasized the importance of diligence in legal filings, granting bail while cautioning against misuse of the liberty. The lawyer was instructed to deposit the fine with the Supreme Court Middle Income Group Legal Aid Society.