Job Trap To Fraud Factory: Bombay HC Denies Bail To Alleged Laos Racket ‘Mastermind’
The Bombay High Court Division Bench of Justice Ajay Gadkari and Justice Shyam Chandak refused to grant bail to 46-year-old Jerry Philips Jacob, who has been accused by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) of being the “mastermind” of an international job racket. The Bench said there was a “prima facie” case against Jacob. The court […]
“Why Is A Court Order Needed?”: CJI Grills Plea To Cut 5-Year Law Course
The Supreme Court on Monday said it cannot impose its views on issues related to legal education while hearing a Public Interest Litigation seeking to reduce the duration of the five-year integrated LL.B. course to four years. Petition Seeks Legal Education Commission: A bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice Joymala […]
Sabarimala Storm Brews Again: Dabholkar’s Son Intervenes In SC Ahead Of 9-Judge Bench Hearing
In a significant move continuing his father's fight against superstition, Hamid Dabholkar, the son of slain rationalist Dr. Narendra Dabholkar, has approached the Supreme Court to intervene in the review of the landmark Indian Young Lawyers Association v. State of Kerala judgment. Along with activist Nandini Jadhav, he has asked the Court to defend the […]
Income Alone Can’t Decide Creamy Layer”: SC Gives Big Relief To UPSC OBC Candidates
The Supreme Court in an important judgment has ruled that for Other Backward Classes (OBC), the ‘creamy layer’ status for reservation cannot be determined only based on Income of Parents. The court said the position and status of the parents in their organizations must also be considered. A bench of Justice PS Narasimha and Justice […]
Exports Over Kitchens? LPG Distributors Move Bombay HC
The Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court on Thursday issued notices to the Union Government, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, and Confidence Petroleum India Limited over a petition filed by six LPG distributors who complained about receiving fewer domestic cooking gas cylinders than required. Distributors Seek More LPG Supply A bench of […]
Azerbaijani Firm’s Bid Fails National Security Test: Bombay HC
The Bombay High Court has ruled that decisions on granting or refusing security clearance for projects of strategic importance mainly lie with the executive, as these matters are closely linked to national security. The important ruling was delivered by a division bench of Justice M.S. Karnik and Justice Sharmila U. Deshmukh, while explaining the roles […]
“Truth Sacrificed at the Altar of Vengeance”: SC Blasts ‘Sham’ Investigation
The Supreme Court of India has warned that an over-zealous investigation can damage a criminal case just as much as a slow investigation. The Court said such probes can lead to miscarriages of justice, where innocent people suffer and the real offenders escape. Case of Elderly Couple’s Death in Fire: These observations were made by […]
“Grave Apprehension”: Kejriwal Urges Delhi HC Chief Justice To Move Liquor Policy Case From Justice Sharma
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal has written to the Chief Justice of Delhi High Court, asking that the CBI excise policy case be transferred from Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma to another bench. Kejriwal has sought the transfer of the Central Bureau of Investigation’s criminal petition, which challenges his discharge in the case. High […]
Rs. 1 Crore For ‘Saving’ Former CJI Dipak Misra ? SC Calls Advocate’s Plea “Misconceived”
The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a petition filed by Advocate Ashok Pandey seeking payment of ₹1 crore from the Union Government as compensation for legal services he claimed to have rendered in cases filed to “save” former Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra. A bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant, Justice […]
After 13 Years In Vegetative State, SC Allows Family To Let Son Die With Dignity
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court, for the first time, applied its 2018 Common Cause judgment (refined in 2023) to allow the withdrawal of life support in a specific case. A bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and KV Viswanathan upheld the right to die with dignity and permitted life support to be withdrawn for […]