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Existence Of Arbitration Clause Does Not Debar Court From Entertaining A Writ Petition In Contractual Matter

May 15, 2021 sclaw

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,…

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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.

May 9, 2021 sclaw

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…

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Supreme Court Directs Audit Of Medical Oxygen Supplied To States/UTs To Ensure Accountability

May 9, 2021 sclaw

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…

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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

May 6, 2021 sclaw

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.…

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Recall of judgment – There is no provision in the Supreme Court Rules for filing any application for recall of the judgment of own Court – Application dismissed.

May 2, 2021 sclaw

SUPREME COURT OF INDIA DIVISION BENCH RESERVE BANK OF INDIA — Appellant Vs. JAYANTILAL N. MISTRY AND ANOTHER — Respondent ( Before : L. Nageswara Rao and Vineet Saran, JJ.…

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States, Police should not clampdown on citizens who use social media to seek help for COVID-19: Supreme Court We don’t want any clampdown of information. We will treat it as a contempt of court if such actions are take, the Court said.

Apr 30, 2021 sclaw

The Supreme Court on Friday made it clear in unequivocal terms that there can be no clampdown on citizens communicating their grievances on social media as regards COVID-19. Any such…

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Supreme Court extends limitation period to file cases under all laws across the country in view of COVID-19

Apr 27, 2021 sclaw

The order was passed by a bench of Chief Justice of India NV Ramana and Justices Surya Kant and AS Bopanna in view of the surge in COVID-19 cases across…

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Constitution of India, 1950 – Article 224A – Ad hoc Judges Appointment – Recourse to Article 224A is not an alternative to regular appointments. – Ad hoc Judges to deal with the unprecedented situation arising from the backlog of cases pending in the High Courts –

Apr 25, 2021 sclaw

SUPREME COURT OF INDIA FULL BENCH LOK PRAHARI THROUGH ITS GENERAL SECRETARY S.N. SHUKLA IAS (RETD.) — Appellant Vs. UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS — Respondent ( Before : S.A.…

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Appointment of ad hoc Judges – High Courts are in a crisis situation – i. The Intelligence Bureau (IB) should submit its report/inputs within 4 to 6 weeks ii. It would be desirable that the Central Government forward the file(s)/recommendations to the Supreme Court within 8 to 12 weeks iii. It would be for the Government to thereafter proceed to make the appointment immediately on the aforesaid consideration and undoubtedly if Government has any reservations on suitability or in public interest

Apr 25, 2021 sclaw

SUPREME COURT OF INDIA FULL BENCH M/S. PLR PROJECTS PRIVATE LIMITED — Appellant Vs. MAHANADI COALFIELDS LIMITED AND OTHERS — Respondent ( Before : S.A. Bobde, CJI, Sanjay Kishan Kaul…

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DEFICIENCIES IN CRIMINAL TRIALS -The courts in all criminal trials should, at the beginning of the trial, i.e. after summoning of the accused, and framing of charges, hold a preliminary case management hearing – This hearing may take place immediately after the framing of the charge – In this hearing, the court should consider the total number of witnesses, and classify them as eyewitness, material witness, formal witness (who would be asked to produce documents, etc) and experts

Apr 25, 2021 sclaw

SUPREME COURT OF INDIA FULL BENCH IN RE: TO ISSUE CERTAIN GUIDELINES REGARDING INADEQUACIES AND DEFICIENCIES IN CRIMINAL TRIALS — Appellant Vs. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH AND OTHERS —…

Existence Of Arbitration Clause Does Not Debar Court From Entertaining A Writ Petition In Contractual Matter

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.

Supreme Court Directs Audit Of Medical Oxygen Supplied To States/UTs To Ensure Accountability

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

Recall of judgment – There is no provision in the Supreme Court Rules for filing any application for recall of the judgment of own Court – Application dismissed.

States, Police should not clampdown on citizens who use social media to seek help for COVID-19: Supreme Court We don’t want any clampdown of information. We will treat it as a contempt of court if such actions are take, the Court said.

Supreme Court extends limitation period to file cases under all laws across the country in view of COVID-19

Constitution of India, 1950 – Article 224A – Ad hoc Judges Appointment – Recourse to Article 224A is not an alternative to regular appointments. – Ad hoc Judges to deal with the unprecedented situation arising from the backlog of cases pending in the High Courts –

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Limitation in consumer protection cases should be interpreted holistically, considering the continuing cause of action and prioritizing substantive rights over strict procedural time bars.

A suit in representative capacity (Order 1, Rule 8 CPC) is not maintainable if lacking locus standi, and a prior decree (res judicata) bars subsequent suits on the same subject matter, notwithstanding varying reliefs.

Agreement to sell immovable property incurs stamp duty as deemed conveyance via implied/symbolic possession transfer, with duty applying to the agreement (instrument), not the sale (transaction).

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