The Delhi High Court will hear in January jailed MP Abdul Rashid Sheikh’s plea challenging the travel cost order for attending Parliament. His petition argues that imposing such expenses unfairly limits an elected representative’s ability to perform constitutional duties.
The Delhi High Court gave a split verdict on jailed MP Engineer Rashid’s request asking the Centre to bear his Rs 17 lakh travel and security expenses for attending Parliament sessions. The case will now go to Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya for a final decision.
The Madras High Court ruled that animal sacrifice on Thiruparankundram Hill is not permissible, confirming its status as a protected monument. Naming it Sikkandar Malai could hurt Hindu devotees’ sentiments performing Giri Pradakshinam, the Court observed.
The Supreme Court delivered a split verdict on the Revenue’s appeal against a Bombay HC ruling in a high-stakes tax dispute involving foreign drilling companies. Conflicting views on Sections 144C and 153 of the Income Tax Act now push the matter to a larger bench.
The Supreme Court has ruled in favour of an Advocate-on-Record (AoR) following a previous split verdict in a misconduct case. The latest ruling resolves a long-standing dispute over alleged professional misconduct.
Today, On 23rd July, In a misconduct case involving AoR P Soma Sundaram and another lawyer, the Supreme Court ruled in their favour after a split verdict. The Court observed, “Majesty of law lies not in punishing but forgiving.”
Jharkhand High Court delivers a split verdict on the 2013 Maoist attack that killed SP Amarjit Balihar and five policemen. One judge acquits the accused, the other confirms their death sentence.
The Madras High Court issued a split verdict on animal sacrifices at the Sikkandar Badhusha Dargah. Justice Nisha Banu upheld religious freedoms, while Justice S Srimathy required historical proof for the practice before 1920. The case will now be referred to the Chief Justice for resolution of the differing opinions.
The Supreme Court Today (April 17) delivered a split verdict on the action to be take against Advocate-on-record (AOR) P Soma Sundaram and one another lawyer for their alleged misconduct in the filing of a case.
Asaram Bapu, serving a life sentence in a 2013 rape case, Today (Mar 28) gets 3-month temporary bail from Gujarat High Court. The court allowed bail only for medical treatment after reviewing his health condition after a split verdict earlier in the day.
