The Supreme Court held that once a dependent of a deceased employee accepts compassionate appointment, the right stands exhausted, and the appointee cannot later demand transfer or appointment to a higher post in public employment under service law.
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India has ruled that if a High Court Bench hears a case that was not assigned to it by the Chief Justice of the High Court, its order will be considered void and without legal authority. The Bench comprising Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Rajesh Bindal stated that even if both parties agree to have their case heard by such a Bench, it does not grant the Bench the authority to decide the case.
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India today, 12th Feb has dismissed the plea of Indrani Mukerjea, who is accused in the Sheena Bora murder case, challenging a Bombay High Court decision that denied her permission to travel abroad. The court directed that the trial proceedings be completed within a year.
The Supreme Court On January 7 granted interim bail to Asaram, 86, in a 2013 rape case due to health concerns, until March 31. Asaram was convicted in January 2023 and his appeal is pending. The court emphasized it would only consider ongoing health issues while rejecting previous suspension requests by the Gujarat High Court.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday, December 11 criticized the Guruvayur Devaswom for canceling the ancient ‘Udayasthamana Pooja’ over crowd control concerns, asserting that rituals should not be altered based on public opinion. The justices emphasized the need to adhere to traditional practices, highlighting a past acknowledgment by the chief priest regarding the importance of established rituals.
Justice Rajesh Bindal highlighted the lack of data on arbitration in India as a major obstacle to effective policy-making, calling for better record-keeping by arbitral institutions. He also emphasized the need for reduced judicial interference in arbitration awards and suggested creating a separate arbitration bar for specialized legal practices.
The Supreme Court today stayed its decision to record only the appearances of lawyers physically or online during hearings in court orders. Senior Counsel Kapil Sibal raised the issue, leading to a delay in the implementation of the order issued on August 29. The next hearing is scheduled for September 11. The court emphasized that only actively participating lawyers should have their presence recorded.
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Today, On 27th June, The Supreme Court imposed a Rs. 50,000 fine on Odisha for consistently filing appeals late, questioning the state’s practice. The court criticized the state for burdening the court and dismissed an appeal, while also questioning the frequency of delayed appeals from Odisha. Despite this, the court condoned a delay in another appeal.
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Today, On 24th June, The Supreme Court granted OAS officer Bijaya Ketan Sahoo interim protection from arrest in a money laundering case, amid allegations of amassing disproportionate assets. The case involves acquiring properties linked to the “proceeds of crime,” and Sahoo is directed to appear before the special PMLA court within two weeks. The plea argued against sudden arrest after being free for years during the investigation.
The Supreme Court will hear Odisha Administrative Service officer Bijaya Ketan Sahoo’s plea for anticipatory bail in a money laundering case involving disproportionate assets. The case, initiated by the Enforcement Directorate, alleges unreported income funnelled into properties and investments. Orissa High Court previously refused anticipatory bail, citing a prima facie case. Subsequent summons have been issued, and a hearing is scheduled for June 24.