Court, Judiciary & Legal System Ayodhya case: Supreme Court commences hearing; Nirmohi Akhara to continue arguments August 7, 2019 by Legal India Admin | Leave a Comment The Supreme Court on Wednesday commenced hearing on the second day of the politically-sensitive Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute in Ayodhya after the efforts to arrive at an amicable settlement through mediation have failed. Senior advocate Sushil Jain, appearing for Nirmohi Akhara, one of the parties in the case, commenced arguments on the second day […] Read more » Ayodhya case Nirmohi Akhara Supreme Court
Court, Judiciary & Legal System No live-streaming of Ayodhya case hearing, says Supreme Court August 6, 2019 by Legal India Admin | Leave a Comment A five-judge bench of the Supreme Court today said that it will not allow live streaming or audio recording of the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute case hearing that began this morning after the mediation attempt in the case failed. Former BJP leader & Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) ideologue KN Govindacharya moved the Supreme Court […] Read more » Ayodhya case case hearing Supreme Court
Court, Judiciary & Legal System Ayodhya case in Supreme Court: Hindu party seeks control of entire 2.77 acre disputed land August 6, 2019 / August 6, 2019 by Legal India Admin | Leave a Comment A Hindu body on Tuesday strongly pitched in the Supreme Court for control and management of the entire disputed 2.77 acre land in the politically and religiously sensitive case of Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid title dispute at Ayodhya. Nirmohi Aakhara, one of the leading parties in the case, asserted its claim over the disputed site where […] Read more » Ayodhya case dispute land hindu party Supreme Court
Court, Judiciary & Legal System Nine states didn’t follow procedure in rejecting claims of tribals: Supreme Court August 6, 2019 by Legal India Admin | Leave a Comment The Supreme Court observed Tuesday that nine states have not followed the procedure in rejecting the claims of tribals over forest land and said the matter related to eviction of around 11.8 lakh alleged illegal forest dwellers is “important”. A bench comprising Justices Arun Mishra, M R Shah and B R Gavai asked several states, […] Read more » nine states rejecting claims of tribals Supreme Court
Court, Judiciary & Legal System Husband wanted to settle the dispute: Supreme Court asked him to pay for travel and lodging expenses to wife August 5, 2019 by Legal India Admin | Leave a Comment Supreme Court has directed a husband to pay for travel and lodging expenses to the wife in a case where the husband wanted to settled the matter. A bench of Justice Kaul and Justice Joseph has passed the order in the case titled as DEBDAS MALI vs MADHUMITA MALI on 29.07.2019. In a transfer petition filed by the […] Read more » settle the dispute Supreme Court travel and lodging
Bar, Bench & Firm News Supreme Court bench to begin daily hearings in Ayodhya title case tomorrow August 5, 2019 by Legal India Admin | Leave a Comment A five-judge bench of the Supreme Court will begin hearing the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute case from August 6. The bench, headed by Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, passed orders to the effect after an attempt for an out-of-court settlement of the issue failed. The three-member mediation panel looking into the dispute had […] Read more » Ayodhya title case bench to begin Supreme Court
Court, Judiciary & Legal System Judicial magistrates can direct accused to give voice samples to probe agencies: Supreme Court August 2, 2019 by Legal India Admin | Leave a Comment The Supreme Court on Friday held that judicial magistrates are empowered to direct accused in criminal cases to give voice samples to agencies during investigation. In a major judgment, a bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi said the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) does not have provisions that allow judicial magistrates to direct the […] Read more » judicial magistrate probe agencies Supreme Court
Court, Judiciary & Legal System Unnao rape: SC directs transfer of cases to Delhi; orders Rs 25L compensation to survivor August 2, 2019 / August 2, 2019 by Legal India Admin | Leave a Comment The Supreme Court Thursday directed the transfer of all five cases registered in connection with the Unnao rape incident from a court in Uttar Pradesh to a court in the national capital. The apex court also directed the Uttar Pradesh government to provide Rs 25 lakh to the rape survivor as an interim compensation. Besides, […] Read more » cases to Delhi compensation to survivor orders Rs 25L Supreme Court Unnao rape unnao rape victim
Court, Judiciary & Legal System Supreme Court seeks report from its secretary general on Unnao rape victim’s letter July 31, 2019 by Legal India Admin | Leave a Comment The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought a report from its secretary general as to why a letter written by the Unnao rape victim to Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, apprehending threat to her life, was not placed before him. “Unfortunately, the letter is yet to see the light of the day and yet the […] Read more » Supreme Court unnao rape victim
Court, Judiciary & Legal System Supreme Court grants bail to 33 people in anti-Sikh riots case July 30, 2019 by Legal India Admin | Leave a Comment The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted bail to 33 people convicted for rioting, burning houses and violation of curfew in Trilokpuri area of the national capital during 1984 anti-Sikh riots. A bench, comprising Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justices Deepak Gupta and Aniruddha Bose, granted relief to the accused persons on their appeal challenging a […] Read more » anti-Sikh riots case grants bail to 33 people Supreme Court
Court, Judiciary & Legal System Supreme Court Grants Bail to Convict in Swami Saraswati Murder case July 30, 2019 by Legal India Admin | Leave a Comment Supreme Court has granted bail to Bijaya Kumar Sanseth, one of the seven convicted in the murder case of Swami Laxmanananda Saraswati. A bench of Justice Khanwilkar and Justice Maheshwari has passed the order in the case titled as BIJAYA KUMAR SANASETH vs THE STATE OF ODISHA on 22.07.2019. Supreme Court observed and directed “Considering the fact […] Read more » Grants Bail to Convict Supreme Court Swami Saraswati Murder case
Court, Judiciary & Legal System Supreme Court seeks BCI’s response on plea seeking social security measures for women lawyers July 29, 2019 by Legal India Admin | Leave a Comment The Supreme Court Monday sought response from the Bar Council of India (BCI) on a plea seeking measures for women lawyers such as safety in courts, maternity benefits and the old age pension. A bench, comprising Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justices Deepak Gupta and Aniruddha Bose, issued notice to the BCI and its chairperson […] Read more » Supreme Court women lawyers
