The Supreme Court of India criticized lawyers for submitting bulky appeals filled with unnecessary documentation. Justices Oka and Bhuyan highlighted the misuse of synopses that mix case citations with grounds for appeal, emphasizing that this trend, linked to litigants’ financial capabilities, undermines traditional legal procedures. The court demanded a return to concise pleadings.
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NEW DELHI: Today, 28th March, The Supreme Court has dismissed a plea seeking the registration of an FIR against Justice Yashwant Varma. A bench comprising Justice Abhay S Oka and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan heard the case. The petition, filed by Advocate Mathews Nedumpara, argues that instead of transferring Justice Varma, a criminal case should be registered against him.
New Delhi: The Central Government informed the Supreme Court on Friday that 13 Bangladeshi nationals have been sent back to their country, and efforts are on to deport the remaining illegal immigrants currently staying in Assam’s detention centres. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, who represented both the Central Government and the Assam Government, presented the updates before a bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan.
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India made it clear that a Foreigners Tribunal does not have the power to review its own decisions. The case involved a woman from Assam, Rejia Khatun, who had already been declared an Indian citizen by a Foreigners Tribunal. However, a fresh reference was made in 2019, leading to a second contradictory order. The Supreme Court set aside this review order and also struck down the Gauhati High Court ruling that had upheld it.
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of a former army officer for murdering his wife, affirming that an authentic dying declaration, inspiring the court’s confidence, can independently convict without corroboration. Careful scrutiny is emphasized to ensure consistency and credibility of such declarations.
Yesterday, 8th April, The Supreme Court (SC) endorsed the release of 96-year-old terrorist convict Habib Ahmed Khan, emphasizing humanitarian concerns over prolonged incarceration akin to capital punishment. The court urged the Rajasthan government to consider remission from a human rights perspective, questioning the purpose of continued imprisonment given Khan’s deteriorating health and advanced age.
The Supreme Court of India has issued a stay on the conviction of Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister K Ponmudy and his wife Visalatchi in a notable corruption case. The Supreme Court of India has issued a stay on the conviction of Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister K Ponmudy and his wife Visalatchi in a […]
The Supreme Court of India emphasized the right to dissent and freedom of speech, stating that criticizing government actions is not a crime. The court urged law enforcement agencies to understand and respect citizens’ rights to express dissent, stressing the need to evaluate statements based on their impact on reasonable individuals, rather than hypersensitive interpretations.
The Uttar Pradesh government Today updated the Supreme Court on the counselling of students who were instructed to slap a Muslim boy. The court directed the state to ensure counselling workshops are held by April 24. Additionally, the court addressed the issue of halted travel reimbursement and urged the state to take action. The matter stems from a PIL seeking a thorough investigation into the incident at a private school in Muzaffarnagar.
