NEW DELHI: Today, 21st April, The Supreme Court of India has issued a notice in the bail application of Lakshya Tanwar, who is facing serious charges in 42 criminal cases related to cheating and fraud. A two-judge bench, comprising Justice BR Gavai and Justice AG Masih, heard the matter. Tanwar is accused of cheating many people by falsely promising bank loans against their properties.
The Supreme Court ruled that cleaning, washing, and dry cleaning of clothes are considered ‘manufacturing’ under the Factories Act. The Court explained that something does not need to change completely or become a new product to be called a manufacturing process. This decision gives a wider meaning to what activities are included under the Act. It may also affect labor rules and workplace laws in the service industry.
The Supreme Court of India today (11th Dec) has relieved Aam Aadmi Party leader Manish Sisodia by removing a bail condition that required him to report to investigators twice weekly in the Delhi Excise Policy case. Sisodia’s bail was originally granted in August 2024, amid allegations of corruption related to the excise policy.
The Supreme Court on Thursday,(14th Nov) rejected a plea to mandate doctors to inform patients about medication risks, deeming it impractical due to overcrowded pharmacies and doctors’ limited patient consultations. Suggestions for printed forms were dismissed as unfeasible. The court stressed existing responsibilities of manufacturers and pharmacists to provide such information, concluding no legislative gap existed.
The Supreme Court today (11th Nov) has adjourned the hearing on the alleged demolition drive in Gujarat’s Gir Somnath district until December 2. This follows the Gujarat Government’s request for additional time to file a response, which Solicitor General Tushar Mehta stated would be submitted by the end of the day.
The Supreme Court of India today (23rd Oct) ruled that no trees can be cut for the Kolkata Metro expansion without the Central Empowered Committee’s approval. Petitioners objected to the relocation of nearly 940 trees, claiming they were moved too far. The court emphasized the need for environmental compliance in the project.
The Gujarat High Court stayed proceedings against Times of India and Indian Express based on a Supreme Court order. The High Court criticized TOI for misrepresenting the situation, claiming contempt proceedings. The Court dropped contempt proceedings against the editor of Divya Bhaskar after an unconditional apology. The newspapers were criticized for sensationalizing court proceedings.
The Supreme Court praised the Uttar Pradesh Government’s adherence to legal procedures in its ‘bulldozer action’ to demolish properties of individuals accused of crimes. However, the Court also proposed nationwide guidelines to regulate such demolitions and raised concerns about ethical and legal implications, emphasizing the need to ensure adherence to established legal standards.
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