Today, On 19th February, The Supreme Court strongly criticized a lawyer for seeking an adjournment due to a senior advocate’s absence. The bench made it clear that merely naming a senior counsel would not be a valid reason for delaying proceedings. Emphasizing the need to curb this practice, the court asserted that such tendencies among lawyers must stop. The remark highlights the judiciary’s firm stance on ensuring the smooth and timely functioning of cases.
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The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) postponed its decision on Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification controversy until August 13, fueling uncertainty and high attention. Phogat’s appeal regarding her disqualification due to a minor weight margin has drawn widespread interest, including involvement from the International Olympic Committee and the Indian Olympic Association. Senior Advocate Harish Salve represents Phogat in this pivotal legal battle.
The State Bank of India (SBI) refused to disclose legal fees paid to Senior Advocate Harish Salve in the Electoral Bond Case, citing RTI Act sections 8(1)(e) and (j). The refusal led to concerns about transparency and accountability in financial transactions linked to significant legal matters. Supreme Court’s Constitution Bench instructed SBI to reveal all details related to Electoral Bonds, including purchasers’ names and purchase dates, due to concerns about transparency and accountability.
Today(on 11th March),The Supreme Court of India has rejected the State Bank of India’s request for an extension to disclose electoral bond details, emphasizing transparency in political funding. SBI must provide the information by March 12, 2024. The court expressed dissatisfaction with SBI’s progress and instructed the Election Commission to publish the disclosed information by March 15, 2024.
On 5th March (Tueday): In a 9-judge bench hearing regarding mineral rights taxation, the Chief Justice of India emphasized that once a royalty is fixed, states cannot demand beyond the established framework. The discussion deepened into the interaction between state and Union legislative powers over mineral resources, emphasizing the need for precision in navigating competing national interests and state taxation powers.__JETPACK_AI_ERROR__
In a pivotal development in Indian politics and law, the Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing for January 19, 2023, to deliberate on the Andhra Pradesh government’s challenge to the bail granted to N. Chandrababu Naidu, the chief of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. This case, rooted in […]
The Supreme Court of India has granted bail to Benoy Babu, an executive of liquor giant Pernod Ricard, in a money laundering case connected with the Delhi excise policy scam. This decision comes after Babu’s prolonged pre-trial detention of 13 months, with the trial yet to commence. Also read- Supreme Court Set To Deliver Landmark […]
In a recent hearing, the Supreme Court of India proposed a novel solution to the ongoing dispute between the Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) and the Delhi Government over the appointment of the Chief Secretary of Delhi. The bench, led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud and comprising Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, […]
In a pivotal development that has captured the nation’s attention, the Supreme Court, under the purview of Justices Aniruddha Bose and Bela M Trivedi, has denied interim bail to N Chandrababu Naidu, the former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh and the leader of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), in relation to the Skill Development Corporation […]
The Supreme Court is set to adjudicate on a plea filed by former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, seeking to quash the FIR linked to the skill development scam. The apex court has scheduled the matter for October 9, directing the State to produce the entire compilation of documents presented before the High Court. […]