IN RE : PROBLEMS AND MISERIES OF MIGRANT LABOURERS – Directions :
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA DIVISION BENCH IN RE : PROBLEMS AND MISERIES OF MIGRANT LABOURERS ( Before : Ashok Bhushan and M.R. Shah, JJ. ) Suo Motu Writ Petition (Civil)…
Freedom of Expression of the Media – Freedom of speech and expression extends to reporting the proceedings of judicial institutions as well – Courts are entrusted to perform crucial functions under the law
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA DIVISION BENCH THE CHIEF ELECTION COMMISSIONER OF INDIA — Appellant Vs. M.R. VIJAYABHASKAR AND OTHERS — Respondent ( Before : Dr. Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud and M.R.…
Maradu Flats Case – This Court direct that the amount of Rs.6.12 crores + 1.50 crores lying in deposit to the account of M/s.Jain Housing & Constructions Ltd. be disbursed on pro rata basis to the flat owners and agreement holders of M/s. Jain Housing & Constructions Ltd.
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA DIVISION BENCH THE KERALA STATE COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY MEMBER SECRETARY — Appellant Vs. MARADU MUNICIPALITY AND OTHERS — Respondent ( Before : Navin Sinha and…
Maharashtra State Reservation (of seats for admission in educational institutions in the State and for appointments in the public services and posts under the State) for Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) Act, 2018 as amended in 2019 granting 12% and 13% reservation for Maratha community in addition to 50% social reservation is not covered by exceptional circumstances as contemplated by Constitution Bench in Indra Sawhney v. Union of India, (1992) Sup3 SCC 217.
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA CONSTITUTION BENCH DR. JAISHRI LAXMANRAO PATIL — Appellant Vs. THE CHIEF MINISTER AND OTHERS — Respondent ( Before : Ashok Bhushan, S. Abdul Nazeer, L. Nageswara…
West Bengal Housing Industry Regulation Act, 2017 (WB-HIRA) is unconstitutional being repugnant to the RERA
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA DIVISION BENCH FORUM FOR PEOPLE’S COLLECTIVE EFFORTS (FPCE) AND ANOTHER — Appellant Vs. THE STATE OF WEST BENGAL AND ANOTHER — Respondent ( Before : Dr.…
Held If the remand is absolutely illegal or the remand is afflicted with the vice of lack of jurisdiction, a Habeas Corpus petition would indeed lie. Equally, if an order of remand is passed in an absolutely mechanical manner, the person affected can seek the remedy of Habeas Corpus. Barring such situations, a Habeas Corpus petition will not lie.
Thus, we would hold as follows: If the remand is absolutely illegal or the remand is afflicted with the vice of lack of jurisdiction, a Habeas Corpus petition would…
Existence Of Arbitration Clause Does Not Debar Court From Entertaining A Writ Petition In Contractual Matter
The bench reiterated that relief under Article 226 of the Constitution of India may be granted in a case arising out of contract. “However, the writ jurisdiction under Article 226,…
IN RE : CONTAGION OF COVID 19 VIRUS IN PRISONS Held High Powered Committees constituted last year, to examine the current situation of risk of virus spreading in prisons and recommend release of prisoners on interim bail/parole based upon the situation in the concerned State.
For de-congestion of prisons in the suo moto case In Re Contagion of COVID Virus In Prisons. The directions have been issued after an application was filed seeking directions…
Supreme Court Directs Audit Of Medical Oxygen Supplied To States/UTs To Ensure Accountability
The Supreme Court has directed an audit of the supplies of liquid medical oxygen made by the Centre to all States and Union Territories. “The purpose is to ensure that…
ECI Case – Media has right to reporting over oral observations made by judges – No Question Of Expunging Judges’ Oral Remarks Which Are Not Part Of Judicial Record : Supreme Court
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA DIVISION BENCH THE CHIEF ELECTION COMMISSIONER OF INDIA — Appellant Vs. M.R. VIJAYABHASKAR AND OTHERS — Respondent ( Before : Dr. Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud and M.R.…