SC NOTICE
Should've been told on first day LG gave order to cut trees: SC on tree felling in ridge
The Supreme Court expressed concern over attempts to conceal the involvement of Delhi LG V K Saxena in the felling of trees in the ridge area, directing the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to clarify whether the decision to cut 1,100 trees was based on oral permission from the LG or was independently made by the agency. The court, hearing suo motu contempt proceedings against the DDA vice chairman, criticized the non-application of mind in granting permission and emphasized the need for transparency.
SC stays Karnataka HC order banning broadcast of Kannada news channel
The Supreme Court stays Karnataka High Court order restricting Power TV broadcast due to alleged political vendetta. The case involves allegations of sex scandals against state political figures. Legal battle continues as the court upholds freedom of speech and expression.
Amtek Case: SC junks Arvind Dham's plea against personal insolvency proceedings
The Supreme Court has dismissed Arvind Dham's appeal against the initiation of personal insolvency proceedings, upholding the National Company Law Tribunal's decision. The proceedings were initiated by the State Bank of India due to Dham's default on debts totaling Rs 177.89 crore. Dham had argued that SBI's petition violated the interim moratorium under Section 96 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, but the court ruled against his appeal, affirming the legality of the insolvency process initiated against him.
SC stays HC order for taking back 108 hectares of grazing land from Adani Ports
On July 5, the state government told the Gujarat HC that it would reclaim 108 hectares (266 acres) of "gauchar" land previously allotted to Adani Ports in 2005 and return it to villagers for the purpose of grazing. The HC had directed the authorities to complete the resumption process of grazing land in Navinal village, Mundra.
SC refuses to set aside anticipatory bail given to Bhavani Revanna in kidnapping case
The Supreme Court declined to overturn the anticipatory bail given to Bhavani Revanna, mother of accused MP Prajwal Revanna, in a kidnapping case related to her son's alleged crimes. Karnataka government challenges the bail decision as the investigation into sexual abuse cases continues.
Every SC judge is "very experienced": CJI tells lawyer, reprimands him for complaining about another judge
Supreme Court advocate Ashok Pandey faces criticism from multiple judges for not following court orders and filing unsuccessful pleas. He is warned of license cancellation and contempt notices for failing to pay fines. Judges emphasize the importance of abiding by legal procedures.
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Unconditional apology tendered to apex court published widely: IMA president to SC
The Indian Medical Association president has issued an unconditional apology to the Supreme Court for his damaging statements in the Patanjali case. The court has granted exemption from personal appearance and the matter has been postponed to August 6 for further hearing.
Patanjali halts sale of suspended products, instructs withdrawal from stores: Ramdev's company informs SC
Patanjali Ayurved Ltd has stopped the sale of 14 products following the suspension of their manufacturing licenses by the Uttarakhand State Licensing Authority. The company has instructed franchise stores and media platforms to withdraw these products and their advertisements. The Supreme Court has directed Patanjali to provide an affidavit on the removal of advertisements within two weeks, with the next hearing scheduled for July 30.
SC issues notice on pleas against acquittal of Nithari accused
The Supreme Court has issued notices on appeals by the UP government and CBI against the Nithari killings acquittal. Justice BR Gavai's bench directed responses. Tushar Mehta termed Surinder Koli a serial killer. The Allahabad High Court reversed Koli’s death sentence amid cannibalism claims. Skeletal remains of children and young women were discovered in Noida, December 2006.
Soumya Vishwanathan murder case: SC seeks reply of convicts on Delhi Police's pleas against bail
The apex court also tagged these four pleas with a pending petition filed by Vishwanathan's mother, who is also contesting the bail granted to the convicts.
No mass malpractice, NEET cancellation to hurt honest students: Centre to SC
The Centre and NTA urged the Supreme Court to uphold NEET (UG) 2024, citing no large-scale irregularities. Canceling would affect genuine candidates, they said. The Supreme Court will take up the petitions on Monday.
"Majority will become minority...": HC raises concerns over religious conversion gatherings
The Allahabad High Court recently expressed serious concerns regarding religious conversion gatherings, highlighting the potential demographic implications if unlawful conversions persist in India.
Religious congregations where conversions take place must be stopped: Allahabad HC
The Allahabad High Court, while rejecting the bail plea of Kailash accused of religious conversion, emphasized that religious congregations leading to conversions should be immediately halted to prevent the country's majority population from becoming a minority. Justice Rohit Rajan Agarwal clarified that 'propagation' does not include converting individuals from their religion. The court noted serious allegations against Kailash for organizing gatherings in Delhi where people, including an informant's brother, were reportedly converted to Christianity. The case involves charges under IPC Section 365 and UP's Anti-Conversion Law, highlighting concerns over unlawful conversions in Uttar Pradesh.
SC declines to stay process of NEET-UG 2024 counselling again, issues notice to NTA
The Supreme Court on Friday declined to stay the NEET-UG 2024 counseling process yet again, while also issuing a notice to the National Testing Agency (NTA). This decision comes as the court addresses pleas seeking an investigation, cancellation, and retest of the NEET-UG 2024 exam due to allegations of a question paper leak and other malpractices.
NEET paper leak row: SC vacation bench to hear pleas seeking probe, cancellation and retest
A vacation bench of the Supreme Court will hear pleas on Friday seeking a probe, cancellation, and retest of the NEET-UG 2024 exam due to alleged question paper leaks and other malpractices. On Thursday, the court issued a notice regarding a plea by the National Testing Agency (NTA) to transfer all related petitions from various High Courts to the Supreme Court.
NEET exam controversy: SC issues notice to NTA & Centre, seeks response on alleged paper leaks
NEET paper leak: The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the National Testing Agency (NTA) and the Central government regarding alleged paper leaks and malpractices in the NEET-UG exam. This follows growing concerns from parents and teachers about grace marks awarded to 1,563 students. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan promised stringent action against any NTA officials found guilty of misconduct.
NEET-UG 2024 results: SC issues notices to Centre, NTA on plea for CBI probe
NEET-UG 2024 results: The Supreme Court of India issued notices to the central government and the National Testing Agency (NTA) regarding a plea for a CBI probe into allegations of question paper leaks and irregularities in the NEET-UG 2024 exam. Additionally, the court also issued notices to private parties regarding NTA's plea seeking the transfer of cases from various high courts to the Supreme Court to avoid multiple litigations.
No stay, SC seeks NTA response on paper leak charges
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court declined to halt the counselling process for admissions to medical colleges amidst allegations of paper leak and irregularities in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) undergraduate (UG) examination 2024. A vacation bench, consisting of Justices Vikram Nath and Ahsanuddin Amanullah, issued a notice regarding one of the petitions requesting an investigation into the alleged paper leak and the cancellation of the examination conducted in May.
NEET UG Result 2024: SC issues notice to NTA, says sanctity of exam has been affected
NEET UG 2024 Result Controversy: The Supreme Court issued notice to NTA over NEET-UG 2024 result irregularities, as allegations of malpractices, paper leaks, and irregularities in results surfaced. Multiple candidates shared first rank amid allegations of grace marks allocation. Opposition parties have demanded an SIT probe. Congress leaders allege paper leak and corruption. The NTA had formed a committee to review results of 1,563 candidates. The NTA denied irregularities, attributing high marks to changes in textbooks.
Serial rape case in Madhya Pradesh: Man uses voice-changing app to lure victims; Shocking details emerge
The survivor recounted that on May 13, she received a call from 'Archana Madam,' who claimed that her scholarship money was stuck due to a missing signature. She was instructed to meet 'her' at a deserted location. Upon arrival, she received another call from 'Madam,' who said 'she' had sent her son to pick her up. A man arrived on a motorcycle, took her to a secluded place, raped her, and stole her phone.
SC notice to Delhi government on Sukesh Chandrasekhar's plea to be shifted from Mandoli jail
Senior advocate Paramjeet Singh Patwalia, appearing for Chandrasekhar, submitted that the petitioner has been put under surveillance with two cameras in order to pressure him to withdraw his complaints. The lawyer told the court that Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has recommended a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) against former minister Satyendra Jain on Chandrasekhar's complaint.
Supreme Court notice to Centre, RBI on plea seeking alternate digital KYC process for acid attack survivors
The Supreme Court has requested responses from the Centre on a plea for an alternative digital KYC process for acid attack survivors and persons with permanent eye damage. Acid attack activist Pragya Prasun and others filed the plea citing challenges faced due to current KYC requirements hindering access to essential services for survivors with eye disfigurement.
Whether sale of products whose licenses were cancelled stopped: SC asks Patanjali
During the bail plea hearing for Sisodia, his lawyer noted that the ED and the CBI continue arrests in the money laundering and corruption case, indicating a protracted trial. The Supreme Court, reserving its order on the contempt notice issued to Ramdev, Balkrishna, and Patanjali Ayurved Ltd in a misleading advertisements case, inquired if the sale of suspended products ceased and urged for an affidavit
GST on corporate guarantees: Taxmen believe clarity will emerge only in SC
The issue of levying GST on corporate guarantees between related entities remains uncertain until the Supreme Court's final decision. The CBIC's circular clarifying the levy's validity faces legal challenges, with recent stays offering temporary relief to affected companies. The matter's resolution will impact businesses and tax revenues.
GST on corporate guarantees: SC to offer clarity, say officials
Several companies caught in the crosshairs of the GST authorities got a sense of relief last week after the Punjab & Haryana High Court stayed operation of a central board of indirect taxes & customs (CBIC) circular clarifying on the validity of the levy. CBIC's October 27, 2003, circular had clarified that a corporate guarantee, provided by one company to banks or financial institutions to help an associate company secure a loan, even without a consideration, should be considered supply of service between related parties under the Schedule I of the CGST Act, 2017.9
SC notice to Centre on plea of non-believer Muslim woman seeking to be governed by succession law
Safiya PM, a resident of Alappuzha and general secretary of 'Ex-Muslims of Kerala', said though she has not officially left Islam, but she is a non-believer and wanted enforcement of her fundamental right to religion under Article 25, saying it must include "the right not to believe" as well.
SC issues show cause notice to AIFF president over delay in election petition
The Supreme Court issued a show cause notice to Kalyan Chaubey, President of the All India Football Federation, for seeking adjournments in an election petition before the Calcutta High Court, accusing him of employing delaying tactics. The petition pertains to the Maniktala assembly constituency in North Kolkata, vacated after the demise of TMC MLA Sadhan Pandey in 2022.
No relief for Arvind Kejriwal; SC notice to ED on his plea
Rejecting Kejriwal's plea challenging his arrest, Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma of the Delhi High Court had earlier this month relied on statements of witnesses, hawala operators, accused-turned approvers, national treasurer of AAP and significantly an AAP candidate for 2022 Goa elections, who has been identified only as X.
Arvind Kejriwal arrested: SC issues notice to ED, Delhi CM to remain in jail till April 29
The Supreme Court served a notice to the Enforcement Directorate following Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's plea for relief in a money laundering probe related to the excise policy case. The ED must respond by April 24, with the plea scheduled for hearing in the week starting April 29. Kejriwal's lawyer alleged the arrest aimed to hinder his election campaign.
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