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The Madras High Court instructs the Madras Bar Association to grant membership without discrimination.
The Madras High Court has recently criticised the Madras Bar Association for its stringent bylaws, which make it difficult for an ordinary advocate to join the Association. Justice SM Subramaniam noted that the Association’s bylaws had been drafted in such a way that it is difficult for ordinary Advocates to obtain membership, resulting in class […]
Collegium System Has Flaws But The Best Available Alternative In Current Political Scenario: Justice Nariman
According to Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman, the collegium system has its faults, but it is the best option available at the moment, given the state of contemporary politics. After delivering a speech titled “Origins and Development of Parliament” in the Committee Room of the House of Lords in the United Kingdom, the former Supreme Court […]
The Supreme Court has adjourned the ED’s plea in the Senthil Balaji case in order to await the final verdict of the Madras High Court
The Supreme Court adjourned the hearing on Wednesday in the petitions filed by the Enforcement Directorate against the Madras High Court, which entertained a habeas corpus petition filed against the arrest of Tamil Nadu Minister Senthil Balaji and allowed him to be transferred to a private hospital for medical treatment. A vacation bench of Justices […]
Unitech Case: Supreme Court Issues Notice On ED’s Petition Contesting Preeti Chandra’s Bail Granted By Delhi High Court
In a money laundering case, the Supreme Court issued notice on Friday in response to a petition by the Directorate of Enforcement challenging the Delhi High Court’s decision to grant Preeti Chandra, the wife of Unitech promoter Sanjay Chandra, parole. Initially, Additional Solicitor General Sanjay Jain, representing the Enforcement Directorate (ED), informed a vacation Bench […]
Supreme Court Rules Competition Act Applicable To Coal India Ltd
The Supreme Court ruled today that Coal India Ltd. is subject to the Competition Act of 2002 despite being a state-owned enterprise. Today, Justices KM Joseph and BV Nagarathna rendered their decision. “We deny the applicant’s claim that the Competition Act isn’t applicable to them due to the Coal Mines (Nationalisation) Act….The Nationalisation Act cannot […]
When Cognizance is taken by Special Court under the PC Act, the Approver is not required to be examined as a witness by the Magistrate – Supreme Court
When the Special Court chooses to take cognizance directly under Section 5(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, the Supreme Court has held that the issue of the Approver being examined as a witness in the Court of the Magistrate, as required by Section 306 (4)(a) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, does not arise. […]
Section 197 CrPC – Sanctions Are Required Even For Acts Committed In Excess Of Official Duty : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has reaffirmed that sanction for prosecution under Section 197(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure is required despite the fact that the official was acting outside the scope of his official responsibilities. In acquitting a former Executive Director of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) in a corruption case, a bench of Justices […]
Kerala Court denies anticipatory parole to Marunadan Malayali Editor Shajan Scaria, who has been charged under the SC/ST Act for articles critical of MLA PV Sreenijith.
[Shajan Skaria v SHO & Anr.] On Friday, a court in Kerala denied Shajan Scaria’s application for anticipatory parole for allegedly disseminating a derogatory news item about MLA PV Sreenijin on the YouTube channel Marunadan Malayali. Judge Honey M. Varghese ruled that Scaria was aware that MLA Sreejin is a member of the scheduled caste […]
The Rights of Parents Are Irrelevant While Deciding Custody of a Child
After a divorce, the question of who will have physical custody of a child is a pressing one. The amount of anguish a child must go through to witness the bitter process of their parents splitting has often been cited in films and books. After a divorce or judicial separation is finalised, the court will […]
Hijab Ban in Karnataka
The Karnataka government on 5th Feb 2022 ordered to ban Hijab worn by Muslim women, stating that it should not be worn in educational institutions as it interrupts equality, sincerity, and public law in schools and colleges. The state government invoked Article 133(2) of the Karnataka Education Act, which states that a uniform style of […]