Justice Yadav’s VHP Remarks Spark Impeachment Motion in Rajya Sabha
A motion seeking the impeachment of Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, Judge of the Allahabad High Court, has been submitted today to the Secretary General of Rajya Sabha. The impeachment motion of Justice Yadav arises out of the speech delivered by him at an event organised by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad at Prayagraj, which contained a […]
MH State Acts On Bombay HC Order; Issues Directive On Gram Panchayat Hoarding Permissions
In compliance with the direction of the order of the Bombay High Court in August to the State Government to take “Strict Cognizance” against Gram Panchayats granting “illegal” permissions for erecting giant hoardings, the Maharashtra State Rural Development Department has passed a Government Resolution (GR). Additional Government Pleader Savina Crasto submitted an affidavit of compliance […]
J.Gavai To Inaugurate TASK Seminar Featuring Sanjay Dutt’s Case Study
The Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa is hosting a Trial Analysis, Study & Knowledge Seminar (TASKS), on 15th December, 2024 at 12:00 PM at Swami Narayan Mandir ,Yogi Sabhagruh, Dadar (East). The event will be inaugurated by Justice Bhushan R. Gavai, Judge of the Supreme Court of India, in the esteemed presence of Justice […]
Unified Development Control and Promotion Regulations (UDCPR) Must Align With MRTP Act: Bombay HC Clarifies
The Bombay High Court has reiterated the precedence of the Maharashtra Regional Town Planning Act, 1966 (MRTP) over Unified Development Control and Promotion Regulations for Maharashtra State (UDCPR), whilst ensuring legal protection for developers and buyers relying on valid permissions. The bench of Justice B. P. Colabawalla and Justice Somasekhar Sundaresan were hearing a matter […]
Lawyers Urge Bombay HC to Reconsider Single-Use Plastic Restrictions
Bombay HC's Go Green Initiative Under Review? Bombay High Court lawyers have advocated for the revocation of the single-use plastic ban on the court campus, addressing a letter to the Chief Justice of Bombay HC, urging the adoption of a more pragmatic approach. The letter arises out of a circular issued on July 24, 2024 […]
J. Gavai Pays Tribute to Fali S. Nariman’s Unwavering Dedication to Constitutional Values
On 6th December, 2024, Justice Bhushan R. Gavai delivered a keynote address at the inaugural of Fali Nariman Memorial Lecture, highlighting 'Fali Nariman's Role in Shaping Constitutional Jurisprudence'. The address had a nostalgic start by Justice Gavai taking a trip down the memory lane while recalling his days in the Bombay High Court and then […]
PIL To Enforce PoSH Act In Political Parties Dismissed: SC
The Supreme Court bench of Justice Surya Kant and Justice Manmohan has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) plea to apply Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013 (PoSH Act) to political parties across the country by asking the Petitioner to first approach the Election Commission of India. The plea […]
Imputing Criminality To Long Term Relationships Turning Sour, Worrying Trend: SC
The Supreme court has allowed to quash a First Information Report (FIR) under Sections 376, 420, 504, and 506 of the IPC which alleged that the Appellant had engaged in a physical relationship with the complainant(Respondent no.2) under a false promise of marriage and flagged the “worrying trend”of invoking criminal law against men on allegations […]
BNSS Provisions Under Scrutiny:SC To Hear Petitions On 18th December
The Supreme Court has allowed a comprehensive hearing of Writ Petitions challenging the provisions of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) filed by the Mannargudi Bar Association and Azad Singh Kataria, a retired BSF Commandant. The bench of Justice Surya Kant and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan will be hearing the petitions on 18th December, 2024. The first […]
Senior Advocate Accused Of Taking Rs. 7 Crore Bribe, To Influence Judge; Appeals in SC
The Supreme Court has requested the Telangana government to provide a response to a petition by Senior Advocate Vedula Venkataraman, contesting the criminal proceedings against him over allegations of accepting ₹7 crore from a client to bribe High Court judge for favorable judgments. A bench of Justice Abhay S Oka and Justice Augustine George Masih […]