Former Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi responded after AG R Venkataramani justified his Supreme Court absence, saying, “While international arbitration may hold significant financial value, it is fundamentally a commercial issue that pales before a constitutional challenge.”
The Supreme Court of India overturned a Madhya Pradesh High Court ruling, reinforcing the protective intent of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007. The Court ruled that senior citizens can reclaim property transferred under the condition of care if the transferee fails to provide support. This decision came in a case where an elderly woman, Urmila Dixit, alleged neglect after gifting property to her son, leading to the deed’s cancellation. The Court emphasized the Act’s purpose of safeguarding senior citizens’ rights, ensuring speedy and effective remedies for their protection.
The Supreme Court on Thursday batted for a permanent building, along with permanent staff, for the Jammu and Kashmir Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), saying it will be prudent for the government not to deploy outsourced staff in judicial and quasi-judicial bodies. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan was informed by the Centre that a building has been taken on rent for the functioning of the CAT, Jammu and there will be deployment of outsourced staff.
The Supreme Court, On Dec 4, criticized the National Green Tribunal (NGT) for relying solely on a joint committee report without independent evaluation, highlighting a “glaring error.” The Court ruled that tribunals must thoroughly examine all evidence and allow parties to present their case, quashing the NGT’s order against M/s Grasim Industries for violating environmental norms.
On Friday(27th Sept),The Supreme Court of India emphasized that retired high court judges heading tribunals must receive appropriate salaries and benefits to maintain their dignity. The bench, led by Chief Justice Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, urged state governments to ensure fair compensation or consider appointing individuals from other professions.
