New Delhi, Feb 25 – The Supreme Court has quashed a chargesheet against a retired Army officer accused in an alleged rape case, calling it an “abuse of process of law.”
The Supreme Court allowed the declaration of results for undergraduate AYUSH students who were admitted without taking the NEET UG-2019 exam. However, the court maintained that their admissions were irregular and did not comply with required norms. Despite this, the students will be able to receive their results. The ruling balances adherence to regulations with considerations for students’ futures.
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.
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.
Vijayawada: The family of a young techie from Machilipatnam, who was murdered in Mumbai in 2014, is devastated after the Supreme Court acquitted Chandraban Sanap, who was on death row. The victim’s father, a retired professor, expressed his deep sorrow and disbelief over the verdict, which reversed the previous rulings of the lower courts.
The Supreme Court emphasized its earlier directive requiring advocates-on-record (AoRs) to ensure that only authorized lawyers, scheduled to appear and argue in a case on a specific day, are marked as appearing. This measure aims to maintain clarity and accountability in court proceedings.
Today, On 14th January, The Rajasthan High Court granted interim bail to Asaram in the 2013 rape case, citing health grounds. The bail will remain in effect until March 31, 2025. This decision follows a similar order previously issued by the Supreme Court. Asaram, who has been serving a life sentence, sought relief due to his deteriorating health.
The Kerala High Court ruled that the State Bar Council of India (BCI) cannot charge Rs.2,500 as certificate verification fees for enrollment. The court said that the rule directing State Bar Councils to collect this fee cannot be enforced.
In a directive issued on December 30, the ministry emphasized that there should be no caste-based discrimination or segregation in prisons, including in the assignment of duties or work. New Delhi: The Union Home Ministry updated the prison manual rules to prevent discrimination, classification, and segregation of inmates based on caste. In a directive issued […]
On May 31, 2018, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) imposed significant penalties on several individuals and entities, including Rs 10.65 crore on Lalit Modi. The Bombay High Court later fined Modi Rs 1 lakh for filing a frivolous petition against the BCCI, ruling that no writ could compel the BCCI to pay his penalty.
