“People Must Get a Proper Remedy”: Supreme Court Slams Weak Action Against Pharma Malpractices

The Supreme Court said the pharma marketing code must be strong enough to let cheated consumers file easy complaints and get proper remedies. The Bench questioned why the government’s UCPMP 2024 still lacks a solid, enforceable complaint mechanism.

Supreme Court Pulls Up Rajasthan Govt Over RIICO’s Challenge to Jojari River Clean-Up Order

The Supreme Court questioned why RIICO opposed an NGT order aimed at cleaning the polluted Jojari river. The bench sought clarity from the Rajasthan government on the state agency’s stance and Rs 2 crore penalty compliance.

Stray Dogs Row: Supreme Court to Hear Suo Motu Case on October 27

The Supreme Court will hear a suo motu case concerning stray dogs in the Delhi-NCR region on October 27. The bench aims to address issues related to sterilization, deworming, dog shelters, and public health risks like rabies.

Supreme Court Says Enough! Hands Off Cricket and Other Sports Disputes Now

The Supreme Court has expressed its unwillingness to intervene in sports matters, citing cricket and other games are now all about business. The bench allowed a petition related to Jabalpur Cricket Association to be withdrawn, stressing courts should stay away from commercialised sports.

We Have Become More of a Matrimonial and Bail Court Now: Supreme Court Warns of Rising Divorce Cases

The Supreme Court observed that it is increasingly burdened with matrimonial and bail cases, cautioning that handling such matters could flood the apex court with divorce petitions from across India. The remark came while hearing an Army officer’s plea seeking intervention in a delayed matrimonial case.

Proprietorship Is Only a Trade Name, Not a Juristic Person , Can Be Sued but Cannot Sue: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court ruled that a proprietorship is only a trade name and not a juristic person with separate legal status, holding that while such a concern can be sued, it cannot itself initiate legal proceedings.

Supreme Court: Death Penalty Sentencing Can Be Reopened By Invoking Power Under Article 32 To Prevent Injustice

The Supreme Court set aside a man’s death sentence in a minor’s rape-murder case, ruling that Article 32 empowers reopening of sentencing if Manoj guidelines were ignored. The Court stressed that the death penalty process must be “open, thorough and fair.”

Supreme Court Orders Civic Body to De-Seal IDBI Bank Branch in Trichy, Allows Operations Till Dec 31

The Supreme Court has directed Thuraiyur Municipality to remove the seal from an IDBI Bank branch in Trichy and let it function until December 31, 2024. The branch, serving 20,000 customers, was earlier sealed over alleged unauthorised construction.

‘Attacks on Advocates Undermine Justice’: SC Takes Up Plea to Protect Lawyers’ Rights

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a petition seeking protection of lawyers’ privileges. Advocate Aaditya Gore has been pursuing the Advocates (Protection) Bill since 2014.

“Why Don’t You Feed Them at Home?” — Supreme Court Slams Petitioner in Stray Dog Feeding Case

The Supreme Court questioned a plea on feeding stray dogs, asking, “Why don’t you feed them in your house?” The court stressed public safety while tagging the matter with a similar pending plea. New Delhi: Today, on July 15, the Supreme Court of India, during a hearing on a plea related to the feeding of […]