The Supreme Court expressed concern over a growing trend of judges issuing multiple orders just before retirement, questioning judicial discipline. Calling it an unfortunate trend, the Court likened last-minute orders to a batter hitting sixes in final over.
Today, On 11th December, The Supreme Court rejected former IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt’s plea to suspend his 20-year sentence in the 1996 drug seizure case. Justices JK Maheshwari and Vijay Bishnoi refused to consider his appeal, denying him relief.
Today, On 2nd December, in the Jio-Facebook Case, Supreme Court declines to interfere with SEBI’s Rs.30 lakh penalty on Reliance, holding that the findings raised no substantial question of law. The decision leaves intact SEBI’s action over delayed disclosure of the deal leak.
Today, On 7th October, BJP leader Uma Anandan has approached the Supreme Court after the High Court refused to order a CBI probe into the Karur Vijay Rally stampede. Chief Justice BR Gavai agreed to list the case for hearing on October 10.
Today, On 23rd September, The Supreme Court has allowed the 2022 Madhya Pradesh Civil Judge selection to proceed, ruling that the conditions of three years’ legal practice or 70% LL.B marks in a single attempt will not apply.
Today, On 23rd September, The Delhi Court has refused to transfer the Adani gag order appeal. Newslaundry and journalist Paranjoy Guha Thakurta will now be heard by the judge who had earlier set aside the stay for other journalists.
Today, On 10th July, OLA has appealed to the Karnataka High Court, arguing that the state’s ban on bike taxis infringes on the fundamental right to conduct trade under Article 19(1)(g) of the Constitution, as upheld by a single bench ruling.
Calcutta High Court permits West Bengal govt and SSC to appeal single bench order barring tainted 2016 candidates. Division bench grants early hearing request amid ongoing teacher recruitment row.
Today, On 4th July, In the bike taxi appeal, Ola told the Karnataka High Court it was “seeking registration under the MV Act only,” stressing that no policy existed and the State ignored Court directions and their earlier representation.
Today, On 4th April, The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has approached the Delhi High Court challenging the rejection of its ad-hoc panel for the Bihar Olympic Association. The plea seeks reconsideration of the decision and a fresh start to the management process. The IOA’s counsel suggested restarting the procedure from the formation of a fact-finding committee. The court has scheduled the next hearing to allow the counsel to finalize instructions.
