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 […]
Farmer’s Leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal Directed Not to Block Highways or Inconvenience Public
Protesting farmer's leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal was told not to obstruct highways or cause inconvenience to the public in the ongoing farmers’ agitation held against the Central Government’s stance on Minimum support price(MSP) for crops. The court of Justice Surya Kant and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan of the Supreme Court made the observations while hearing a […]
Justice Manmohan Appointed as Judge of the Supreme Court
Shri Justice Manmohan, currently serving as the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court, has been appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court of India. The appointment was made by the President of India under the powers conferred by Article 124(2) of the Constitution. Justice Manmohan will assume charge of his new office in […]
J. Vibhu Bakhru Appointed Acting Chief Justice of Delhi HC
The President of India, in exercise of powers under Article 223 of the Constitution, has appointed Justice Vibhu Bakhru as the Acting Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court. This appointment follows Chief Justice Manmohan's elevation to the Supreme Court of India. Justice Vibhu Bakhru, currently serving as a judge in the Delhi High Court, […]
Delhi Commission Holds Uber Accountable for Non Arrival, Orders Refund And Compensation
The Delhi State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission bench of Justice Sangeeta Dhingra Sehgal and Justice Pinki has upheld the District Commission's ruling, which determined that Uber India Systems Pvt. Ltd.'s failure to ensure the timely arrival of an Uber taxi and its inability to address the issue constitutes a 'deficiency in service.' Uber has been […]
SC to Hear Bail Plea in Delhi Waqf Board Money Laundering Case
On 3rd December 2024, the Supreme Court bench comprising Justice Abhay Oka and Justice Augustine George Masih is set to hear the matter of granting bail to Zeeshan Haider, an alleged accused in the Delhi Waqf Board money laundering case. MLA of the Aam Aadmi Party, Amanatullah khan co-accused in the case is currently out on bail. […]
SC To Examine Witness Intimidation Risk After Bail To Senthil Balaji
Senthil Balaji Granted Bail on 26th September 2024; Becomes Cabinet Minister on 29th September 2024 " We grant bail and the next day you go and become Minister! Anybody will be bound to be under the impression that now with your position as a senior Cabinet Minister witnesses will be under pressure. What is this going […]
Centre Notifies 3 Gujarat HC Judges
Law Ministry Notifies Appointment of Three Advocates as Judges of Gujarat High Court The Ministry of Law and Justice has officially notified the appointment of three advocates as judges of the Gujarat High Court on October 8, 2024. This decision follows the recommendation of the Supreme Court Collegium on August 13, 2024, which carefully considered […]
Delhi HC Designates 70 Lawyers as Senior Advocates
The Delhi High Court has designated 70 lawyers as Senior Advocates following the Permanent Committee's recommendation. After interviewing over 300 lawyers, the Committee proposed 71 names, out of which 70 were selected. The official notification was issued on November 29, 2024, by the Hon'ble Chief Justice. The newly appointed Senior Advocates are: Mr. Abhijat Mr. […]
SC Stresses Peace & Harmony, Directs Shahi Idgah Masjid Committee to Approach HC
On November 29, 2024, the Supreme Court directed the management committee of the Shahi Idgah Masjid in Sambhal to approach the high court regarding the trial court's order for a survey of the mosque. The Hindu parties involved in the case claim that the site was originally a temple. A bench comprising Chief Justice of […]