NEW DELHI: Today, 19th March, The Supreme Court of India is re-evaluating its 2017 ruling in Indira Jaising v. Supreme Court, which had established guidelines for designating lawyers as Senior Advocates. A special bench comprising Justices AS Oka, Ujjal Bhuyan, and SVN Bhatti is hearing the matter, with Solicitor General (SG) Tushar Mehta appearing for the Supreme Court’s administrative side.
The Supreme Court ordered the release of a convict in the 1994 triple murder case, noting he was a juvenile, just 14 years old, at the time of the crime. The apex court observed that he had already served over 25 years in prison. The decision was made under provisions of juvenile justice laws. This ruling highlights the court’s stance on rehabilitative justice for juveniles.
The year 2024 was notable for its significant Constitution Bench decisions, as the Supreme Court delivered 12 judgments spanning from five-, seven-, and nine-judge benches. These 12 decisions included a wide array of issues, including free and fair elections, state powers to legislate and levy taxes, affirmative action, and more. All were presided over by former Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, highlighting the apex court’s pivotal role in constitutional jurisprudence.
The Supreme Court of India Today (Oct 23) nullified the Rs 158 crore settlement between Byju’s (Think and Learn Pvt Ltd) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The decision overturned a previous ruling by the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), which had closed the insolvency proceedings against the ed-tech giant Byju’s, following a settlement with BCCI. The court criticized the NCLAT for prematurely concluding the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) by invoking its inherent powers under Rule 11 of the NCLAT Rules 2016.
The Supreme Court has accepted a review petition against its decision regarding the NEET UG 2024 case, with a hearing scheduled for October 21. The petition, filed by Kajal Kumari earlier claimed that new evidence suggested widespread malpractice undermining the exam’s integrity, including the recovery of 16 mobile phones linked to a paper leak.
In September, the Supreme Court granted bail to former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and Tamil Nadu’s ex-Transport Minister V. Senthil Balaji, citing prolonged imprisonment and Article 21 rights violations. The Court also continued hearings on the K.G. Kar Medical College rape and murder case, addressing doctor protests, women lawyers’ safety, and gender equity in work conditions. It ruled that mere possession of child pornography is punishable under POCSO, accepted an apology from a Karnataka HC judge for inappropriate remarks, and heard arguments about bulldozer demolitions and Fundamental Duties. Lastly, the Court celebrated its 75th anniversary with reflections on book bans, gender in the judiciary, and bench allocation practices.
The Supreme Court Today (Sept 26) reserved its judgment on U.S.-based Glas Trust Company LLC’s appeal against the NCLAT’s stay on insolvency proceedings for BYJU’s, which also approved a Rs 158.9 crore settlement with BCCI. The SC has halted today’s 4 PM creditors’ committee meeting and any further meetings until its decision.
The Supreme Court Today (Sept 25) expressed doubts over whether the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) had applied its mind while deciding to close insolvency proceedings against ed-tech firm Byju’s. The Court indicated that it is inclined to send the matter back to the NCLAT to take a fresh decision.
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