SC issues Notice in Modi Surname Defamation Case; to hear Rahul Gandhi’s plea on August 4
The Supreme Court was hearing Rahul Gandhi’s plea challenging Gujarat High Court’s order dismissing his application to stay two years conviction Order.
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Supreme Court refers Delhi Government plea challenging Union’s NCTD Ordinance to Constitution Bench
The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Ordinance, 2023 was promulgated just eight days after the Constitution Bench had decided on the issue of administrative control over transfers and postings of civil servants in the NCTD.
Manipur Women Video Parade | Supreme Court takes suo motu cognizance; directs govt to inform action taken against culprits
The Bench led by CJI Dr D.Y. Chandrachud directed the Central and State government to inform the steps taken against the perpetrators in the instant matter.
School Transfer Certificate not acceptable for age determination of victim in POCSO Act: Supreme Court
Supreme Court regarded the result of ossification or bone test in the instant matter, as the most authentic evidence for being corroborated by the examining doctor as well.
A Case for Feminist Reasoning in Judicial Edict
by Balram Pandey*
[2002 Godhra Riots] Supreme Court grants Regular Bail to Civil Rights Activist Teesta Setalvad
The Gujarat High Court had previously dismissed Teesta’s application for regular bail and directed her to surrender immediately.
“To clinch a conviction, circumstances ought to form a chain to indicate that the accused and no one else committed the crime”: Supreme Court
The instant matter related to a person killed while he was travelling with his group on scooter, allegedly by constables patrolling the village, which was investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation (‘CBI’).
Fixed Establishment: The Indirect Tax Avatar
by Tarun Jain†
Cite as: 2023 SCC OnLine Blog Exp 60
Supreme Court disposes of Union’s appeal against Rhea Chakraborty bail order; Keeps question of law open
Rhea Chakraborty and others including her brother Showik Chakraborty were accused of having facilitated the procurement of drugs for consumption by late actor Sushant Singh Rajput.
Nomination of arbitrator by ineligible persons: SC defers hearing as Centre considers Reforms to Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
Two Benches of the Supreme Court had expressed their disagreement with the view taken in Central Organisation for Railway Electrification v. ECI-SPIC-SMO-MCML (JV), therefore, the matter was referred to larger Bench.
Know Thy Newly Appointed Supreme Court Judge: Justice S.V. Bhatti
Justice Bhatti served as Chief Justice of Kerala High Court for 1 month before being elevated to the Supreme Court on 14-07-2023.
Supreme Court asks BCI to submit report on action taken against Bar Associations/Lawyers strike in last one year
The direction came in a contempt petition filed by Common Cause NGO which argued that the BCI was not taking steps to prevent advocates from going on strikes.
SC sacks plea against Stand-up comedian Anubhav Singh Bassi of ‘Bas Kar Bassi’ over ‘humiliation’ of lawyer community
The show is based on a young legal professional who recently graduated from the National Law University, portraying the struggles of newbies in the legal profession, with fun elements.
SC issues guidelines for designation of Senior Advocates by the Supreme Court of India
As per the fresh guidelines for the designation of Senior Advocates, there shall be no voting by secret ballot save in an exceptional situation, for reasons to be recorded.
2023 SCC Vol. 6 Part 2
Power of Indian Courts to modify an Arbitral Award: This article submits that the courts ought to have power to modify the
Never Reported Judgment| Application of False trade descriptions can be proven through circumstantial evidence, not just positive affirmative evidence [1951 SCC 549]
This report covers the Supreme Court’s Never Reported Judgment dating back to the year 1951 on Section 6 of the Merchandise Marks Act, 1889.
SC grants Bail to Juvenile Delinquent who spent 489 days in custody as an Adult and 242 days in Juvenile Home
A chargesheet was filed against the Juvenile Delinquent for offences under Sections 363, 366-A, 368, 376 of the IPC and Section 3, 4, 16 and 17 of the JJ Act.
SIT to investigate Rs. 50 Crore Gurugram Land scam; Supreme Court sets aside Punjab & Haryana HC’s anticipatory bail order
“Offences of forging documents for transferring ownership of land worth crores are grave in nature. Hence, while it is extremely important to protect the personal liberty of a person, it is equally incumbent to analyse the seriousness of the offence and determine if there is a need for custodial interrogation.”
The Role of Equity in Decision-Making by Arbitrators
by Puneeth Ganapathy*
Mass religious Conversion Case: Supreme Court extends stay on arrest of SHUATS VC and Director till further orders
Supreme Court extended the time to file the counter affidavit to four weeks.