SURYA KANT
Construction of dams have turned Sutlej into rivulet: SC judge
Supreme Court judge Justice Sanjay Karol remarked that the construction of dams on the Sutlej River has drastically altered it, transforming the trans-Himalayan river into a mere rivulet and disrupting the entire ecosystem. He made these comments on Friday at the launch of a book titled "Climate Change: The Policy, Law and Practice" by lawyer Jatinder (Jay) Cheema. Justice Karol also emphasized the severe impacts of climate change on the country's agriculture sector.
Open it, regulate traffic: SC to Haryana on Shambhu border blockade
The Supreme Court directed the Haryana government to remove barricades blocking the Shambhu border near Ambala, questioning the state's authority to block a highway. This follows the farmers' protests since February 13, demanding a legal guarantee for minimum support price (MSP) for crops. Haryana plans to appeal a high court order to open the highway.
Supreme Court settles 30-year Noida land compensation saga with uniform compensation of Rs 403 per sq yd
SC has resolved a 30-year-old dispute over compensation rates for landowners near Noida's Sector 18 commercial area. Utilizing its powers under Article 142 of the Constitution, the court established a uniform compensation rate of Rs 403 per square yard to address inconsistencies from previous rulings. Initially, the Allahabad High Court set the rate at Rs 340 per square yard, which was upheld in 2014, but a 2017 Supreme Court decision raised it to Rs 449 per square yard for another group of landowners, causing further disputes.
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.
SC appoints ex-CJI U U Lalit as head of committee for appointment of VCs in West Bengal
The Supreme Court has appointed former Chief Justice of India U U Lalit to lead a search-cum-selection committee for appointing vice-chancellors in West Bengal's state-run universities. This decision comes amid ongoing disputes between the West Bengal government and Governor C V Ananda Bose over university administration. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan ordered the formation of the committee within two weeks, which will include five members.
Indiabulls HF seeks review of SC order on ED's powers
Indiabulls Housing Finance has requested a review of the Supreme Court's February order, which allegedly expanded the Enforcement Directorate's powers beyond the PMLA law's mandate and conflicted with the Vijay Madanlal Choudhary vs Un-ion of India case. The company argues that the decision violates the fundamental rights of accused individuals and has far-reaching consequences on all pending criminal trials in India.
NCP will not use name, picture of Sharad Pawar on banner or poster: Ajit Pawar assures SC
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Tuesday gave an undertaking to the Supreme Court that the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) led by him will not use the name or picture of party founder Sharad Pawar on banners, posters or any election material.
SC seeks reply of Ajit Pawar faction on Sharad Pawar's plea about 'misuse' of his name, pictures
A bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and K V Viswanathan asked the Ajit Pawar faction to file its response by Saturday to Sharad Pawar's plea and fixed it for further hearing on March 19. "We need a categorical and unconditional undertaking that the name, pictures of Sharad Pawar will not be used," the bench said.
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.
SC refers to seven-judge bench to reconsider correctness of verdict on unstamped arbitration agreements
The Supreme Court has referred the issue of unstamped arbitration agreements to a seven-judge bench for reconsideration. The court decided to review the verdict of a five-judge bench, which stated that unstamped agreements are not enforceable in law. The matter will be heard on October 11.
Article 370 was never intended to be permanent: Supreme Court
The top court also heard the arguments advanced by senior advocate Menaka Guruswamy, Nitya Ramakrishnan, Sanjay Parikh and PC Sen on behalf of the petitioners. The hearing remained inconclusive and will continue on Thursday with Attorney General R Venkataramani and Solicitor General Tushar Mehta presenting their arguments on behalf of the Centre.
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.
Article 370 abrogation: In constitutional democracy, there's no question of referendum, says SC
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Who can recommend revocation of Art 370 when no constituent assembly exists in J-K, asks SC
A five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud today commenced hearing a batch of pleas challenging the Centre's August 5, 2019 decision to abrogate Article 370, a move that had come in for vicious attack by some major opposition parties but earned fulsome praise from those supporting the BJP.
Hearing commences in Supreme Court on batch of petitions challenging abrogation of Article 370
The Supreme Court has commenced day-to-day hearings on petitions against the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution, which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir. The five-judge constitution bench, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, will hear the case except on Mondays and Fridays. Kapil Sibal will argue for the petitioners, with the first part of his submissions set to be completed by Thursday.
Three HC judges transferred days after Collegium reiterates recommendation
Three high court judges, including one from Delhi, were transferred on Saturday, having been turned down by the Supreme Court Collegium for a choice posting days earlier. Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Twitter announced that Justice Dinesh Kumar Singh of the Allahabad High Court stands transferred to the Kerala High Court.
SC seeks update on violence in Manipur amid government claim of normalcy
Last month, during the summer break, the Manipur Tribal Forum, in a fresh interlocutory application, had told the top court that the Centre's assurances to the SC pertaining to the prevailing condition in Manipur were "empty, meaningless, non-serious and false". The forum alleged that one of the groups involved in the attacks has the backing of the state machinery.
Manipur violence: SC seeks status report from state government; lists the matter for July 10
The Supreme Court has asked the Manipur government to file an updated status report on the steps taken to rehabilitate and address the law and order situation in the state. The court listed a batch of petitions on the issue for hearing on July 10. The government was told to include details of rehabilitation camps, law and order, and recovery of arms in the report. The court is hearing pleas related to the Manipur situation, including a challenge to a high court order on Scheduled Tribe status and a demand for an SIT probe into the violence.
Delhi excise policy: SC refuses urgent hearing on ED's plea against interim bail to Sameer Mahendru
The Supreme Court has denied a plea for an urgent hearing by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) challenging the Delhi High Court's order granting interim bail for health reasons to Sameer Mahendru, a liquor businessman in a money laundering case. Mahendru was accused of irregularities in the scrapped Delhi excise policy by the CBI and the ED. The High Court had granted the interim bail to Mahendru due to his worsening life-threatening illness that requires immediate medical attention and postoperative care.
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