JUSTICE DIPANKAR DATTA
"Aa bail mujhe maar", says Supreme Court about poll panel's Voter Turnout app
The remark was made when a vacation bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Satish Chandra Sharma was hearing a plea for uploading polling booth-wise voter turnout data in "absolute numbers" on the EC's website during the ongoing Lok Sabha polls. Justice Datta recalled that while hearing a plea of NGO 'Association for Democratic Reforms', which sought a direction for reverting to the old practice of using paper ballots in elections, the bench had asked the poll panel about the voter turnout app.
Hemant Soren drops plea against arrest after SC questions 'conduct'
The Supreme Court criticized Hemant Soren for not disclosing complete facts in a plea challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate, highlighting his 'blameworthy conduct'. Soren's counsel withdrew the plea after the court's observations.
Unfortunate to hear criticism over judges work despite burning midnight oil: Justice Dipankar Datta
During the hearing of former Jharkhand Chief Minister Heman Soren's plea for interim bail in a money laundering case, Supreme Court Justice Dipankar Datta expressed dismay over criticism of judicial officers' working hours. Justices Dipankar Datta and Satish Chandra Sharma discussed an article highlighting judges' long hours.
No official duty if Arvind Kejriwal gets campaign bail, says Supreme Court
Delhi CM Kejriwal may need to avoid official duties if granted interim bail during Lok Sabha elections, as per Supreme Court. Enforcement Directorate opposes bail, questioning special treatment for politicians. SC questions the significant increase in alleged proceeds of crime.
Arvind Kejriwal to walk out of jail? SC to consider granting interim bail to Delhi CM today
On May 3, the apex court mentioned that it might think about giving Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal a temporary release due to the current Lok Sabha elections. "This may take time. But if the case takes time, we may consider the question of interim bail due to elections," Justice Sanjiv Khanna remarked orally. However, he made it clear, repeatedly, that the bench has not decided anything in this regard and was merely posing a query to the ED counsel to be answered on Tuesday.
Why didn't you file for bail, Supreme Court asks Arvind Kejriwal
On the question of Kejriwal not joining the investigation despite repeated summons issued by ED, Singhvi contended that "non-cooperation cannot be a ground for arrest". He argued that ED arrested Kejriwal from his residence but did not record his statement under Section 50 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (admissible in a court of law).
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Supreme Court dismisses pleas for VVPAT-EVM tally, calls ballot system demand 'regressive'
The Supreme Court dismissed petitions seeking to tally VVPAT slips with EVM votes, calling the demand to return to the ballot paper system "regressive." Justices Khanna and Datta described EVMs as "simple, secure, and user-friendly." The court asked the Election Commission to examine suggestions for machine counting of VVPAT slips and barcoding symbols in VVPATs. It passed two directions to strengthen election integrity, including sealing symbol loading units and allowing candidates to verify votes. Justice Datta raised concerns about the motives behind such petitions, aiming to discredit the nation's progress.
Can't allow ongoing poll process to be called into question on mere speculation: Justice Datta
Writing his views in a separate verdict while concurring with the opinion of Justice Sanjiv Khanna, who was heading the bench, Justice Datta said the EVMs have stood the test of time and the increased voting percentage was sufficient reason to hold that the voters have reposed faith in the current system.
SC cautions against suspecting everything; reserves order on EVM-VVPAT tally plea
Justice Khanna verbally told the counsels for the petitioners that it would be unfair to be "critical about everything". In response to a comparison drawn by the petitioners between foreign countries and India with regard to the voting system, he remarked: "We have our own system. It's working well."
SC finds no merit in 'going back to ballot paper' logic
Justice Datta verbally remarked that "my home state West Bengal has more population than Germany". This was in response to contention raised by the counsel for the petitioners who cited Germany as an example to seek a thorough count of voter verifiable paper audit trail (VVPAT) slips in elections.
SC asks Udhayanidhi Stalin how can he approach it under writ jurisdiction for clubbing FIRs
Justice Datta referred to the cases Udhayanidhi Stalin has cited, including that involving journalists and political persons, for clubbing of FIRs and said media persons cannot be equated with ministers.
Can Preamble of Constitution be amended without altering the date? asks SC
A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta posed the question to former Rajya Sabha MP Subramanian Swamy and lawyer Vishnu Shankar Jain, who have sought deletion of the words "Socialist" and "Secular" from the Preamble of the Constitution.
SC seeks names of eminent persons for setting up search panel on West Bengal varsities
The Supreme Court of India has requested the names of eminent individuals to form a search committee for selecting and appointing vice-chancellors in 13 state-run universities in West Bengal. The court aims to resolve the ongoing dispute between the state government and the office of the West Bengal governor regarding the appointment of vice-chancellors. The court has asked the governor, the state government, and the University Grants Commission (UGC) to independently suggest three to five names for each university. The matter is scheduled for a hearing on October 6.
Defamation case in Singapore: SC issues notice on Subramanian Swamy's plea challenging Madras HC order
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to examine a plea by BJP leader Subramanian Swamy against an order of the Madras High Court which allowed a firm to proceed with a defamation suit against him before the Singapore High Court. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Dipankar Datta issued notice to Advantage Strategic Consulting Pvt Ltd on the appeal filed by Swamy.
Supreme Court grants regular bail to Teesta Setalvad; terms Gujarat HC's reason 'perverse'
Granting bail to Setalvad, a bench of justices BR Gavai, AS Bopanna and Dipankar Datta observed that the finding by the Gujarat High Court denying bail to Setalvad on the ground that she had not challenged the FIR and charge sheet filed in the case was "perverse". The bench remarked that if the said observation by the high court was to be accepted, then no bail plea can be decided pre-trial unless the chargesheet is challenged.
Why were Atique Ahmad and brother paraded before media: SC to UP
The state government informed the Bench that it has appointed a commission to look into the matter. The Bench also questioned the government on how the killers got information that the Ahmed brothers were being taken to hospital. The Bench also cornered the government on why the Ahmad brothers were made to walk till the hospital entry gate instead of being moved by ambulance.
Demolition of night shelter: Have to now consider question of rehabilitation, says SC
Advocate Prashant Bhushan mentioned the matter before a bench of Justices Hrishikesh Roy and Dipankar Datta, and said the demolition was supposed to start at 10.30 am but the authorities commenced it at 10 am and the night shelter has been demolished. Bhushan said over 50 people were availing of the night shelter.
SC to consider listing of review plea of Bilkis Bano against its order asking state to consider remission pleas of 11 convicts
A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices P S Narasimha and Dipankar Datta took note of the submissions of lawyer Shobha Gupta that the review plea is yet to be listed.
CJI administers oath to newly appointed SC judge Dipankar Datta
Justice Datta, son of the late Salil Kumar Datta, a former judge of the Calcutta High Court, and brother-in-law of justice Amitava Roy, who was a former judge of the apex court, took oath at 10.36 am in courtroom 1 of the Supreme Court.
Govt notifies appointment of Bombay High Court’s chief justice as SC judge
He practised primarily in the apex court and high court in constitutional and civil matters before being elevated as a permanent judge of the Calcutta High Court on June 22, 2006. After Justice Datta takes oath as the Supreme Court judge, the working strength of the apex court will become 28 as against its sanctioned strength of 34.
Bombay High Court CJ Justice Dipankar Datta elevated to SC
The sanctioned strength of the Supreme Court, including the Chief Justice of India, is 34. The Department of Justice in the Union Law Ministry issued a notification announcing the appointment.
Maha govt moves HC against tribunal order directing to create provision for transgenders to apply for home dept posts
The Maharashtra government on Monday moved the Bombay High Court challenging an order passed by the Maharashtra Administrative Tribunal directing it to create a provision for transgenders in the application form for posts under the home department.
Maharashtra: High Court asks BMC to list steps taken for assigning designated parking as number of cars increase in Mumbai
The court said the government and the BMC has to come up with a plan. "There are so many cars in Mumbai. There is no designated parking space in Mumbai. Where else will they park? Not everybody can afford a chauffeur," PTI quoted CJ Datta as saying.
CJI UU Lalit recommends Justice DY Chandrachud as his successor
Justice Lalit, sworn in as the 49th Chief Justice of India on August 27, 2022, will retire on November 8 and has less than a month before he demits office. Tradition has it that outgoing CJIs leave the issue of appointment of judges through collegium deliberations to the successor the day their remaining tenure in the office comes down to a month.
Bombay High Court directs collector to remove 48 structures near airport
The division bench of Chief Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice MS Karnik, in its four-page order, has directed the collector to comply with the orders of the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and to file an affidavit by August 19 listing out steps taken to raze the structures. The court will hear the matter further on August 22.
Bombay HC asks MIAL to list steps taken to clear flight path hurdles
A bench of Chief Justice Dipankar Datta and V G Bisht passed the directions while hearing a 2019 PIL filed by advocate Yeshwanth Shenoy, highlighting the threat posed to aircraft by high rises and illegal constructions near the Mumbai airport.
It's “mind-boggling”, says Bombay HC on 15,000 plus child marriages in 3 years in Maharashtra
Alarmed that there were over 15,000 child marriages in the tribal districts of Maharashtra in the last 3 years, the Bombay high court on Monday said the state government must sensitise the tribal community to protect the rights of girl child.
Will hear acting Maha DGP Sanjay Pandey over plea for permanent appointment to post, says Bombay HC
“While dictating our judgment in the case, we came across a few paragraphs in the petition where there are certain direct allegations made against Sanjay Pandey. In view of this, we deem it appropriate and necessary to implead Sanjay Pandey as a party respondent in the petition. We will hear him first and then pass our judgment,” the court said.
Bombay HC warns Maharashtra govt of stern action if any more child deaths due to malnutrition
A division bench of Chief Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice G S Kulkarni was hearing a public interest litigation filed in 2007, highlighting the high number of deaths of children, pregnant women and lactating mothers in the state's Melghat region because of malnutrition.
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