“Artistic freedom cannot be used to abuse historical figures like Gandhi” – SC reserves judgment
Supreme Court has reserved its judgment in a matter involving a poem published 1994 which had vulgar and obscene references to Mahatma Gandhi. Read the case history and arguments before the Court.
VP appoints panel (Justice Sen, Justice Chellar and KKV) to examine charges against MP High Court judge
Vice President Ansari has appointed a panel comprising of Justice Vikramjit Sen (chairman), Justice Chellar and KK Venugopal, to examine charges against Justice Gangele,sitting judge of MP High Court.
Justice Anil Dave recuses from the Constitution Bench hearing NJAC challenge after Nariman objects
Justice Anil R Dave recuses himself from the Constitutional Bench hearing the challenge to the Constitution (Ninety –Ninth Amendment) Act, 2014 and National Judicial Appointments Commission Act, 2014 after Sr. Advocate Fali S Nariman objects.
Of reference to larger bench and NJAC challenge petitions – some points for consideration
As the petitions challenging NJAC see their day before the constitutional bench of the Supreme Court, there are certain issues related to reference of matter to larger benches which remain unclear and away from public domain.
NOTIFIED: Constitution (Ninety-ninth Amend) Act, 2014 & National Judicial Appointments Commission Act, 2014
Union Government has notified the Constitution (Ninety-ninth Amendment) Act, 2014 and National Judicial Appointments Commission Act, 2014 w.e.f. from 13 April 2015.
Supreme Court dismisses Prashant Bhushan’s PIL seeking FIR against ex-SC judge CK Prasad
Supreme Court has dismissed a PIL filed by advocate Prashant Bhushan, seeking an FIR against former judge of Supreme Court - Justice C K Prasad.
SC upholds death sentence to Yakub Memon for his role in 1993 Mumbai Blasts
Supreme Court has dismissed the Review Petition and confirmed the death sentence awarded to Yakub Abdul Razak Menon in relation to 1993 Mumbai blast.
Challenge to beef ban before Bombay High Court
Bombay High Court is hearing several petitions which challenge the ban on beef from bull and bullock after the existing law which banned cow beef was amended.
Fourth District Court of Appeal, California upholds school yoga, terms it ‘secular’
The decision by California’s 4th District Court of Appeal upheld a lower-court ruling in support of the Encinitas Union Elementary School District, which had been sued by parents who argued the school yoga program was inherently spiritual and therefore unconstitutional.
Joint conference of Prime Minister with Supreme Court judges, Chief Ministers of States and Chief Justices of High Courts
PM's addresses the joint conference of Chief Ministers of States and Chief Justices of High Courts and said that People have hope in the judiciary and that It has a divine role to play.
Supreme Court stays summons to Dr. Manmohan Singh and Birla [Order – 01 April 2015]
Supreme Court has stayed the summons issued to ex-PM Dr. Manmohan Singh and Birla in relation to the coal scam.
Shreya Singhal v. Union of India & Ors [Judgment – Section 66A – IT Act struck down]
Supreme Court has struck down Section 66A of the Information Technology Act, 2000 holding it to violative of Article 19(1)(a) and not saved under Article 19(2).
Weekly Docket [March 22 – 28, 2015]
Best legal headlines of the week.
Challenge to BCI’s Certificate and Place of Practice (Verification) Rules, 2015 before Delhi High Court
Advocate Ajayinder Sangwan through advocate Sunil Kumar Mittal, has challenged
Supreme Court Women Lawyers Association v. Manohar Lal Sharma
Supreme Court Women Lawyers Association has filed a writ petition before the Supreme Court of India seeking action against Manohar Lal Sharma, a defence lawyer in the 2012-Delhi gang rape-murder trial, for his comments in the BBC documentary - "India's Daughter"
Life term upheld by SC in Manjunath murder case – Pawan Kumar v. State of UP
Supreme Court has affirmed the life terms awarded to the accused in the murder case of IOCL officer Manjunath at Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh in 2009.
2012 Delhi Gang-rape and Murder case
Trial: Court Yogesh Khanna, Additional Sessions Judge, Saket District Courts,
Teesta Setalvad – Gujarat riots fund embezzlement – Bail case
Teesta Setalvad and her husband are facing charges under Section 406 of IPC for allegedly misappropriating Gujarat riot funds. Denied by GujHC, the couple approached Supreme Court.
Gujarat HC Judgment rejecting anticipatory bail to Teesta Setalvad
IN THE HIGH COURT OF GUJARAT AT AHMEDABAD CRIMINAL MISC.APPLICATION
PIL against AIB before Bombay High Court
A Mumbai based law professor has filed a PIL before the Bombay High Court to seek action against the organisers of AIB Comedy Roast show.
AIB Knockout controversy – Court Proceedings
These page covers the legal proceedings related to the AIB
President Mukherjee and Constitution
Pranab Mukherjee being the President of India is the constitutional
Good news for Supreme Court lawyers: Wi-fi, reception centre, new canteen, crèche; discontinues paper-causelists
A recent circular issued by the Supreme Court Bar Association
NJAC Act and 99th constitutional amendment faces challenge at Supreme Court; petitions by AoR Association and Senior Advocates
The Constitution (Ninety-ninth Amendment) Act, 2014 and National Judicial Appointments
National Judicial Appointments Commission – Overview
National Judicial Appointments Commission - Enactmentwill replace the collegium system