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SC to consider listing PIL for court-monitored SIT probe into electoral bond scheme
Magicpin, an offline fashion discovery and savings platform, has seen a 100% year-on-year increase in brand on-boarding, adding 1000 brands across fashion, QSR, and fine dine categories. The platform has also added over 75,000 local merchants in the last 12 months, bringing the total to 2,75,000 merchants and 3,000 brands.
Supreme Court collegium recommends appointment of chief justices in 7 High Courts
The Supreme Court recommended the appointment of chief justices for several high courts, including Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Madras, and Meghalaya, based on seniority and performance criteria, aiming to provide adequate representation. Justice Manmohan was recommended as the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court, Justice Rajiv Shakdher for Himachal Pradesh, and Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh as a Supreme Court judge.
Hathras stampede: SC rejects PIL seeking probe; asks to move HC
The Supreme Court of India has dismissed a PIL seeking an investigation into the tragic Hathras stampede that left 121 dead. The court, comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, dismissed the PIL, stating that such incidents are "disturbing" and that the high courts are equipped to handle such cases.
NEET UG 2024: Supreme Court to hear pleas on July 18
NEET UG 2024: The Supreme Court adjourned the hearing of petitions seeking cancellation and investigation into NEETUG malpractices until July due to pending responses from the Centre and NTA. Despite separate affidavits being filed by the Centre and NTA, not all parties have received them. The Centre assured that affidavits were served to petitioners' counsel. The court is analysing data analytics and marks distribution to determine the need for a retest.
Same-sex marriages: SC to consider open hearing
A five-member constitution bench headed by the CJI is slated to review its October 17, 2023 judgment-which refused to accord legal backing to same-sex marriages-in chambers at 1:30 pm on Wednesday. Counsels for the petitioners had on Tuesday contended that an open court hearing would allow for a more transparent and thorough examination of the issues involved.
NEET UG 2024 Hearing: Clear that question paper was leaked, SC says
Neet UG 2024 Supreme Court Hearing | The Supreme Court, during a hearing on Monday, acknowledged evidence of a question paper leak in the NEET-UG exam. With 67 candidates scoring perfect marks, the Court highlighted the anomaly compared to previous years and hinted at a potential re-test if the leak spread via social media. Over 50 successful Gujarat candidates have petitioned to prevent exam cancellation, opposed by the Centre and the NTA, who argue that scrapping the test would unfairly impact honest students.
SC to consider pleas seeking review of verdict declining legal recognition to same-sex marriage
The Supreme Court is scheduled to consider on July 10 a batch of pleas seeking review of its last year's judgement which refused to accord legal recognition to same-sex marriage. According to the cause list of July 10 uploaded on the apex court website, a five-judge bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud would consider in-chamber the pleas seeking review of the October 17 last year verdict.
CJI D Y Chandrachud urges citizens to take part in special Lok Adalat in SC for amicable, speedy resolution of cases
In a bid to lessen the pendency of cases in the top court, the special Lok Adalat will be organised in the 75th year of the establishment of the apex court, which came into existence on January 26, 1950 with the coming into force of the Constitution.
Surging markets: CJI Chandrachud advises SEBI, SAT to be cautious, pitches for more tribunal benches
Chief Justice of India Chandrachud emphasized the need for caution from SEBI and SAT amid rising equity markets, advocating for more tribunal benches to handle increased workloads. At the new SAT premises' inauguration, he highlighted the importance of maintaining stability and assured investment protections to foster economic growth.
CJI Chandrachud advises SEBI, SAT to be cautious, pitches for more tribunal benches
Calling the crossing of the 80,000 points milestone by the BSE as an ecstatic moment, where India is entering a "stratospheric domain", Chandrachud said such events emphasise the importance of regulatory authorities.
Won't comment on new criminal laws, says CJI DY Chandrachud
Amid a heated debate over three new criminal laws, CJI D Y Chandrachud refused to comment, citing the pending Supreme Court review. The laws replaced existing statutes and face a PIL challenging their validity. Chandrachud emphasised the court's commitment to the Constitution and litigants at a foundation ceremony for new court buildings, highlighting the importance of justice and the rule of law. The new complexes aim to enhance court efficiency and reduce case backlogs.
CJI Chandrachud underlines 'Constitutional Morality' as means to preserve India's diversity
Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud emphasised the necessity of 'Constitutional Morality' in Indian law. He said that the court's duty was to uphold diversity and tolerance while embracing technological advancements in justice. Chandrachud underscored judges as servants, not deities, cautioning against personal biases interfering with constitutional values. He highlighted the importance of AI tools for translating judgments, decentralising court access, and promoting awareness of legal procedures. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee urged a neutral judiciary for upholding democracy.
Courts should not act as 'mere tape recorders', says SC; flags role of public prosecutors
Observing that relations between the public prosecution service and the judiciary are the very cornerstone of the criminal justice system, a bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud said time and again, the top court has said that there should not be any element of political consideration in matters like appointment to post of public prosecutor etc.
SC refuses to consider listing of plea seeking abolition of collegium system
The Supreme Court has declined to entertain a plea seeking the abolition of the collegium system, where judges appoint judges in the higher judiciary. The bench led by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, along with Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, took note of lawyer Mathews Nedumpara's request to have his writ petition heard on the matter. Nedumpara expressed frustration at the registry's refusal to list his petition, citing that the Registrar had deemed it not maintainable after a Constitution bench ruling.
SBI refuses to disclose electoral bonds' details under RTI Act
RTI activist Commodore (retired) Lokesh Batra approached the SBI on March 13 seeking the complete data of the electoral bonds in the digital form, as provided to the EC after the Supreme Court's order.
'Truth alone triumphs': Hardeep Puri on SC allowing DMRC's plea against arbitral award of Rs 8 000 cr in favour of Reliance firm
"Truth alone triumphs", Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Wednesday said while terming as "historic judgement" the Supreme Court's order that the DMRC is not obliged to pay Rs 8,000 crore to the Delhi Airport Metro Express Private Ltd, a Reliance Infrastructure firm, in pursuance of a 2017 arbitral award. The Union housing and urban affairs minister also congratulated the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on achieving this landmark verdict.
CJI Chandrachud terms retiring Supreme Court judge Aniruddha Bose 'bhadralok', compassionate person
According to the apex court practices, Justice Bose, the fifth senior most judge of the apex court, was part of the ceremonial bench headed by the CJI on his last day in the office.
Daughter SC judge to decide if father’s 30-year-old ‘alcohol’ judgment was correct or not
Justice B V Nagarathna, a pivotal member of the Supreme Court, leads a nine-judge bench in the nuanced distinction between 'industrial alcohol' and 'intoxicating liquor.' This debate bears significance in resolving a contentious revenue issue between central and state governments, challenging a 1989 ruling involving her father, former Chief Justice E S Venkataramiah. As the first woman slated to be Chief Justice of India in 2027, her tenure promises historic legal insights and familial succession, echoing the dynamic judicial narrative seen in Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud's overturning of his father's judgments.
Over 600 lawyers write to CJI over 'vested interest group' trying to defame courts; condemn remarks like 'bench fixing'
Over 600 Indian lawyers have written a letter to the Chief Justice of India, expressing concerns over a vested interest group attempting to pressure the judiciary and defame courts. The letter, signed by prominent lawyers, aims to undermine the integrity of the judiciary and damage the atmosphere of trust and harmony within the judiciary.
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