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CJI Not Superior To Other Judges; Can't Review Other Benches' Orders : CJI BR Gavai
The Supreme Court today (August 12) questioned the Union Government over the application filed by it to recall the 2023 judgment in Ritu Chhabaria v. Union of India which held that right of an accused to seek default bail is not extinguished when the investigating agency files an incomplete chargesheet.A bench comprising Chief Justice of India BR Gavai, Justice K Vinod Chandran and Justice...
Journalists & Judges Must Remain Free Of Fear, Bias & Prejudice To Keep Nation's Head High: Ex-CJI Sanjiv Khanna
Former Chief Justice of India Justice Sanjiv Khanna on Monday(August 1) said that the minds and souls of journalists and judges must always remain free, and that they must function without fear, bias or prejudice. He said the nation's head would be held high only when its institutions are fair and fearless.“Our institutions do not need applause; we need credibility and faith. That comes not...
'Dirty Politics In Cricket Association' : Supreme Court Appoints Justice Nageswara Rao As Ombudsman Of Bihar Cricket Association
The Supreme Court today(August 12) appointed Justice L. Nageswara Rao, former judge of the Supreme Court, as an Ombudsman of the Bihar Cricket Association ("BCA") to take action against illegal activities of the office bearers. Consequently, it disposed of the matter, remarking that dirty politics is going on in such associations, wasting the public revenue.A bench comprising Justice JB...
Supreme Court Orders CBI Probe Into 2021 Telangana Lawyer Couple Murder
The Supreme Court today ordered the Central Bureau of Investigation to take over the probe into the 2021 killing of lawyer couple Gattu Vaman Rao and PV Nagamani in Telangana's Peddapalli district, observing that the case requires further investigation.A bench of Justice MM Sundresh and Justice N Kotiswar Singh was hearing a plea filed by Rao's father, Gattu Kishan Rao, who sought a CBI...
Merely Possessing Aadhar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID Card Not Proof Of Being Indian Citizen : Bombay High Court
In a significant order, the Bombay High Court while denying bail to an alleged Bangladeshi national, held that merely having documents such as Aadhar Card, PAN Card or a Voter ID Card, does not make someone a citizen of India and in fact the concerned person must place on record the verification of these documents. A Single-judge denied bail to the Petitioner, who was booked by the Thane...
Supreme Court Bars Coercive Steps Against Owners Of 10-Year-Old Diesel & 15-Year-Old Petrol Vehicles In Delhi NCR
The Supreme Court today (August 12) directed that no coercive action will be taken against owners of 10-year-old diesel and 15-year-old petrol vehicles in Delhi NCR. The bench of CJI BR Gavai and Justices K Vinod Chandran and NV Anjaria passed the interim direction while hearing a batch of pleas on environmental issues in the MC Mehta Case. The bench also issued notice in the review...
Lok Sabha Speaker Announces 3-Member Committee For Inquiry Against Justice Yashwant Varma
The Lok Sabha Speaker, Om Birla, today announced setting up a three-member committee under the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968, for inquiry against Justice Yashwant Varma over the discovery of unaccounted cash currencies at his official residence.The members of the Committee are Justice Arvind Kumar of the Supreme Court, Justice M M Shrivastava, Chief Justice of Madras High Court and Vasudeva...
