Tihar’s ‘Pay For Perks’ Racket Under Scanner: HC Orders CBI To Dig Into Scandal
The Delhi High Court, led by Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela, has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to register a First Information Report (FIR) over allegations of an extortion racket operating within Tihar Jail involving both prison officials and inmates.The bench was hearing a plea highlighting rampant illegal activities […]
Impeachment Heat On Justice Verma : 3- Member Panel To Probe Under Judges Act
In a latest development, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has officially announced the formation of a three-member committee under the Judges (Inquiry) Act of 1968 to investigate Justice Yashwant Varma. The inquiry is significant as it comes after an impeachment motion submitted by 146 Lok Sabha members, raising concerns over the judge's conduct. This action […]
HC Verdict Backlog In Spotlight : SC Presses Jharkhand HC To Deliver
Expressing concern over the prolonged delays in pronouncing judgments by the Jharkhand High Court, the Supreme Court, led by Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi, urged that judges set aside dedicated time to address the growing backlog of cases. The bench was hearing six petitions concerning the recruitment process for home guards in the […]
SC Breaks Ranks With Bias : Seat Caps For Women In Army Legal Wing Removed
The Supreme Court has delivered a landmark judgment striking down an Indian Army policy that capped the number of women eligible for the post of Judge Advocate General (JAG). The Union of India and the Indian Army are now to comply with the directions of the court and conduct JAG recruitments without gender-based seat divisions. If […]
Judicial Scrutiny Tightens; No Relief For Justice Verma In Cash Scandal : SC
The Supreme Court bench of Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice AG Masih has dismissed a writ petition filed by Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court, challenging an inquiry report related to his conduct in a case concerning a large amount of cash discovered at his residence during a firefighting operation. The Judgment was […]
Lavish Alimony Demand Of Educated Wife Rebuffed : SC Grants Flat In Mumbai Instead
Recently, the Supreme Court made a notable ruling in a contentious matrimonial case, compelling a man to provide his ex-wife with an apartment in Mumbai as alimony. The decision was delivered by a bench led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai, alongside Justice K Vinod Chandran, who granted divorce to the couple based […]
From August 11 Designated Seniors To Step Aside From Mentioning : CJI Opens Doors To Juniors
The Chief Justice of India(CJI) BR Gavai, has announced that starting next Monday, August 11, no designated Senior Advocate will be permitted to orally mention matters in Court No. 1. The announcement was aimed at empowering junior advocates to gain confidence before the courts. “Let juniors get opportunities’’ reiterated the CJI. This decision was made […]
Vaccine Work Too Vital To Halt: HC Stays Conviction Of Scientist
The Uttarakhand High Court, presided over by Justice Ravindra Maithani, recently stayed both the conviction and the execution of a sentence of a vaccine scientist found guilty by a trial court for allegedly abetting his wife’s suicide. The Court noted that suspending the conviction was in the interest of greater public health, stressing the appellant’s […]
Friends Can’t Be Dragged Under 498A: Rules HC
The Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court has clarified the legal interpretation of the term "relative" in the context of allegations of cruelty under the Indian law in its ruling. They determined that a friend does not fall within the legal definition of a "relative" as defined by the law. Accordingly, the friend of […]
Rs. 91 Lakhs To Youth For Losing Limb In Highway Horror : SC Censures Braking Without Warning:
In a significant step towards improving road safety, the Supreme Court, in its recent ruling held that sudden braking on highways amounts to a form of negligence. In their ruling the bench granted an amount of ₹91,39,253 as compensation to the appellant who lost a leg in a gruesome accident on a highway. Facts The […]