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Supreme Court Recognizes Andhra Pradesh FROs As 'State Forest Service', Declares Them Eligible For Indian Forest Service Promotion
In a relief to Andhra Pradesh-based Forest Range Officers (“FROs”), the Supreme Court on Friday (Aug. 23) ruled that their services shall be entitled to be treated as 'State Forest Service', making them eligible to promotion to Indian Forest Service (“IFoS”). The bench comprising Justices Dipankar Datta and AG Masih heard the case where the Appellant, being a FRO, was aggrieved by the High Court's decision overturning the CAT's ruling which recognized FROs' eligibility for IFoS promotion. ...
Environmental Clearance For Sand Mining Can't Be Granted If DSR Doesn't Have Study On River's Replenishment Capacity : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Friday (Aug. 23) observed that in the absence of a replenishment study that assesses the river's annual natural recovery capacity, an Environment Clearance cannot be granted for sand mining projects. The bench, comprising Justices PS Narasimha and AS Chandurkar, observed that replenishment data is a mandatory prerequisite for environmental clearance in addition to the District Survey Report (“DSR”). After noting that the District Survey Reports (DSRs) prepared in...
Supreme Court Orders Status Quo On Eviction Drive In Assam's Golaghat
The Supreme Court yesterday ordered status quo with respect to eviction and demolition actions initiated in Uriamghat and adjoining villages of Golaghat District, Assam.A bench of Justices PS Narasimha and Atul S Chandurkar passed the order, while issuing notice on a petition challenging the Gauhati High Court's judgment which rejected the petitioners' writ appeals and upheld the eviction action initiated by the respondent-authorities.Briefly put, the petitioners have approached the Court...
Does S.68(3) MV Act Restrict State Transport Authorities From Issuing Permits For Routes Other Than Govt Prescribed? Supreme Court To Consider
The Supreme Court is set to consider the issue as to whether Section 68(3)(ca) of the Motor Vehicles Act restricts issuance of permits by transport authorities of a State on routes other than those formulated by the State government."Issue notice on the point as to whether clause (ca) inserted by an amendment in 1994 in Section 68(3) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, restricts issuance of permits by the State Transport Authority of a State or the Regional Transport Authorities in a State on any...
SCBA Condemns Delhi LG's Notification Allowing Police Officers To Give Evidence Virtually From Police Stations
The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) issued a statement strongly condemning a notification dated August 13, 2025, issued by the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, which designates the VC rooms of police stations as venues for recording the evidence of police officials virtually.In a resolution adopted on August 22, 2025, the SCBA President Vikas Singh and the Executive Committee took “serious note” of the notification, terming it as arbitrary, unlawful, and against the principles of natural...
S. 138 NI Act | Supreme Court Doubts Kerala HC View That Cheque Dishonour Case Can Be Filed Over Debt For Illegal Consideration
The Supreme Court prima facie observed held that cheque dishonour proceedings under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, cannot be initiated for liabilities stemming from an illegal or unenforceable debt. A bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and Joymalya Bagchi heard an appeal arising from a Madras High Court (Madurai Bench) order that had acquitted the respondent-accused in a cheque dishonour case, holding that the cheque was issued towards repayment of an illegal debt. ...
Ex-NRC Coordinator Moves Supreme Court Seeking Reverification Of Assam NRC; Says Large-Scale Errors Occurred
A writ petition before the Supreme Court seeks a complete, comprehensive and time-bound reverification of the draft and supplementary National Register of Citizens (NRC) for Assam under Clause 4(3) of the Schedule to the Citizenship (Registration of Citizens and Issue of National Identity Cards) Rules, 2003. “since the preparation of a correct and error free NRC is an issue integral to national security and is being closely monitored by this Hon'ble Court, the writ petitioner deems it...
Victim's Appeal Under S.372 CrPC Against Acquittal Can Be Continued By Legal Heir : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has held that when a victim dies during the pendency of an appeal against an accused's acquittal, the victim's legal heirs can step in as substitutes to prosecute the appeal originally filed by the deceased victim. The Court said that the right to appeal of a victim under the proviso to Section 372 Cr.P.C. would become redundant if the victim's legal heirs cannot be substituted for the purpose of prosecuting the appeal against the acquittal. “Any curtailing of the legal right...
Supreme Court Seeks Bar Council Of India's Response On Challenge To Moratorium On New Law Colleges
The Supreme Court on Friday (August 22) sought the response of the Bar Council of India on a petition challenging its recent notification imposing a three year moratorium on new law colleges.A bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta was considering a writ petition filed by Advocate Jatin Sharma. The matter is likely to be listed after four weeks.The petitioner challenged the notification contending that such a blanket ban was arbitrary, disproportionate and violative of...
Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : August 22, 2025
Links to today's Supreme Court reports : PIL In Supreme Court Seeking To De-Register Congress For "Vote-Chori" Campaign & Restrain Comments Against ECIStray Dogs Picked Up Must Be Released After Vaccination, Except Aggressive Or Rabies-Infected: Supreme Court Modifies Earlier OrderSupreme Court Prohibits Feeding Of Stray Dogs In Streets & Public Places Except Dedicated AreasSupreme Court Stays Coercive Action Against 'The Wire' Editor & Karan Thapar In Assam Police FIR Under...
