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Blanket Direction To Pick Up All Stray Dogs & Place Them In Shelters Can Lead To Catch-22 Situation: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has stated that the blanket directions of the two-judge bench to relocate all stray dogs from Delhi to dog shelters/pounds can lead to a Catch-22 situation, as it is impossible to comply without first evaluating whether there is sufficient infrastructure to accommodate them."A blanket direction to pick up all the strays and place them in dog shelters/pounds without evaluating the existing infrastructure may lead to a catch-22 situation because such directions may be impossible...
Supreme Court Prohibits Feeding Of Stray Dogs In Streets & Public Places Except Dedicated Areas
The Supreme Court held that it is illegal to feed stray dogs on the streets and in public places. The Court directed that stray dogs must be fed only in the dedicated feeding spaces to be created in each Municipal ward by the authorities. If anyone is found to violate this direction, they will be proceeded as per law. The Court passed this direction on the basis of reports regarding untoward incidents caused by the unregulated feeding of stray dogs. The Court stated that this practice must...
Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : August 21, 2025
Links of today's Supreme Court reports :Some HC Judges' Performance Disappointing, They Should Reflect How Much Public Money Was Spent On Them Each Day : Justice Surya KantOffences Connected To S.172-188 IPC Can't Be Split Up To Bypass S.195 CrPC Bar : Supreme Court Lays Down PrinciplesLimitation Period For Offence Under Drugs & Cosmetics Act Starts From Receipt Of Drug Analyst's Report : Supreme CourtSupreme Court Refuses Urgent Listing Of Plea Against MCD Circular On Picking Up Stray...
PIL Cannot Be Used As A Mechanism To Settle Scores Between Competing Officers : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court recently held that the mechanism of Public Interest Litigation cannot be used to settle scores between competing government officers. The bench of CJI BR Gavai and Justices K Vinod Chandran and NV Anjaria was hearing a batch of contempt petitions alleging the violation of the directions given in Prakash Singh & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors., (2006) 8 SCC 1 by the Jharkhand Government while appointing the DGP.The contempt petitions were filed by Babulal...
Supreme Court Restores SBI Official's Removal For Taking Bribes To Sanction Loans; Reiterates Limited Interference In Writ Jurisdiction
The Supreme Court on Wednesday (Aug. 20) reiterated that writ courts can interfere with disciplinary inquiries only in cases of procedural irregularities or violation of natural justice. The bench of Justices Rajesh Bindal and Manmohan allowed the State Bank of India's appeal, restoring the disciplinary authority's decision to remove a bank employee accused of corruption. The Court set aside the Patna High Court's order, holding that it wrongly interfered with the disciplinary inquiry despite...
Power Generators Cannot Claim 'Change in Law' For Withdrawal Of Deemed Export Benefits : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court held that power generators who entered into Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) relying on the fiscal benefits, which were later withdrawn by the government, cannot seek compensation, arguing that the sudden withdrawal constituted the 'Change in Law'. The bench comprising Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and Justice AG Masih delivered a judgment, resolving a long-standing...
'Obstruction' In S.186 IPC Not Limited To Physical Force; Means Any Impediment To Public Servant's Discharge Of Duty : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Wednesday (Aug. 20) clarified that a conviction under Section 186 IPC does not require the use of violence or physical force. The Court held that obstruction of a public servant's lawful duty can also occur through threats, intimidation, or deliberate non-cooperation, so long as it makes the discharge of duty more difficult.“we hold that the expression 'obstruction' used...
Offences Connected To S.172-188 IPC Can't Be Split Up To Bypass S.195 CrPC Bar : Supreme Court Lays Down Principles
The Supreme Court on Wednesday (Aug. 20) clarified that while Section 195 Cr.P.C. bars a magistrate from taking cognizance of offences under Sections 172–188 IPC unless the concerned public servant files a complaint, the bar also extends to other offences that are so closely connected with those provisions that they cannot be split up.After discussing precedents, the Court observed :"Thus,...
Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : August 20, 2025
Supreme Court Directs Haridwar Collector To Inquire Into Maa Chandi Devi Temple Trust Management; Allows BKTC's Interim Supervision'Entire Selection Was Compromised' : Supreme Court Refuses To Review Quashing Of West Bengal SSC RecruitmentsGovts Must Not Extract Regular Work From Ad-hoc Workers; Must Create Sanctioned Posts For Recurring Jobs : Supreme CourtNHAI Or Its Agents Can't Levy Toll...
Govt Press Releases Not “Change in Law” In PPA : Supreme Court Rejects Power Generators' Plea
The Supreme Court on Tuesday (Aug. 19) observed that the government decisions and clarifications, including the 'press releases' could not be considered as “change in law” in Power Purchase Agreements (“PPAs”). Holding thus, the bench comprising Chief Justice Of India BR Gavai and Justice Augustine George Masih dismissed the plea filed by Nabha Power Limited (NPL) and Talwandi Sabo...