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.
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…
Supreme Court extends limitation period to file cases under all laws across the country in view of COVID-19
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…
It is needless to point out that in cases of this nature, it is important that courts do not enlarge an accused on bail with a blinkered vision by just taking into account only the parties before them and the incident in question -the courts to recognise the potential threat to the life and liberty of victims/witnesses, if such accused is released on bail.
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA FULL BENCH SUDHA SINGH — Appellant Vs. THE STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH AND ANOTHER — Respondent ( Before : S.A. Bobde, C.J.I, A.S. Bopanna and V.…
IBC, 2016 – Where the interim resolution professional or resolution professional, as the case may be, considers the supply of goods or services critical to protect and preserve the value of the corporate debtor and manage the operations of such corporate debtor as a going concern, then the supply of such goods or services shall not be terminated, suspended or interrupted during the period of moratorium,
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA DIVISION BENCH SANDEEP KHAITAN, RESOLUTION PROFESSIONAL FOR NATIONAL PLYWOOD INDUSTRIES LIMITED — Appellant Vs. JSVM PLYWOOD INDUSTRIES LIMITED AND ANOTHER — Respondent ( Before : Uday…
CPC- In a money suit, the Court must invariably resort to Order XXI Rule 11, ensuring immediate execution of decree for payment of money on oral application. In a suit for payment of money, before settlement of issues, the defendant may be required to disclose his assets on oath, to the extent that he is being made liable in a suit. The Court may further, at any stage, in appropriate cases during the pendency of suit, using powers under Section 151 CPC, demand security to ensure satisfaction of any decree
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA FULL BENCH RAHUL S SHAH — Appellant Vs. JINENDRA KUMAR GANDHI AND OTHERS — Respondent ( Before : S.A. Bobde, C.J.I., L. Nageswara Rao and S.…
A and C Act, 1996 – S 31(7) – Interest on delayed payment – Only difference between the situation contemplated in the provision and the facts of this case is that the agreement involved is not silent on interest entitlement of the appellants on delayed payment but the agreement contains provision for such payment – Appeal allowed.
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA DIVISION BENCH M/S. ORIENTAL STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS PRIVATE LIMITED — Appellant Vs. STATE OF KERALA — Respondent ( Before : Surya Kant and Aniruddha Bose, JJ. )…
(IPC) – Ss 302, 143, 144, 147, 148, 149, 341, 384, 120B, 506(2) and 34 – Arms Act, 1959 – Ss 25(1-b) A, 27 and 29 – (CrPC) – S 439 – Five Murders – Land Dispute – High Court Grants Bail Duty to record reasons is a significant safeguard which ensures that the discretion which is entrusted to the court is exercised in a judicious manner. The recording of reasons in a judicial order ensures that the thought process underlying the order is subject to scrutiny and that it meets objective standards of reason and justice
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA DIVISION BENCH RAMESH BHAVAN RATHOD — Appellant Vs. VISHANBHAI HIRABHAI MAKWANA MAKWANA (KOLI) AND ANOTHER — Respondent ( Before : Dr. Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud and M.R.…
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 –
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.…
Arbitration Law – Whether two companies incorporated in India can choose a forum for arbitration outside India, Held, Nothing stands in the way of party autonomy in designating a seat of arbitration outside India even when both parties happen to be Indian nationals.
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA FULL BENCH PASL WIND SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED — Appellant Vs. GE POWER CONVERSION INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED — Respondent ( Before : Rohinton Fali Nariman, B.R. Gavai…
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
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…