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NEET-PG : Supreme Court Grants Relief To Candidate Denied Admission Despite Paying Rs 27 Lakhs Fee; Allows Him To Attend Class
The Supreme Court on Wednesday (June 25) granted interim relief to a NEET-PG 2024 candidate, who was denied admission due to a delay in reporting to college despite paying the fees. The Court directed the medical college to allow the petitioner to attend the PG class from tomorrow onwards.A bench of Justices KV Viswanathan and N Kotiswar Singh passed the order in the peculiar facts of the...
'God Knows How Many Prisoners Are Languishing In Your Jails Over Technicality': Supreme Court Slams UP Govt, Orders Judicial Enquiry
"God knows how many are languishing in your jails over technicalities", the Supreme Court said today while heavily rebuking State of Uttar Pradesh for not releasing an accused over lack of particulars in the bail order.The Court further directed a judicial enquiry by a sitting District Judge, which shall focus on why there was delay in the petitioner-accused's release and whether there...
'Undermines Legal Profession's Autonomy' : Supreme Court Raises Concerns At Police Summoning Advocates Over Client Advice
The Supreme Court today expressed a prima facie view that summoning of legal professionals by prosecuting agencies/police in relation to client information or advice given is untenable and a threat to autonomy of the legal profession."Legal profession is an integral component of process of administration of justice. Counsels who are engaged in their legal practice have certain rights...
Thiruchendur Temple Vidhayahar Moves Supreme Court Challenging Consecration Ceremony Timing Approved By HC
The Supreme Court will hear on July 1 a petition challenging the Madras High Court's judgment, which approved the timing of the consecration ceremony at the Subramaniya Swamy Temple in Thiruchendur, Tamil Nadu.The petition was filed by R.Sivarama Subramaniya Sasthrigal, the Vidhayahar of the temple, aggrieved by the High Court allowing the Kumbhabhishekam on July 7 between 6 a.m. to 6.47 a.m.,...
LiveLaw Is Hiring Desk Editors, High Court Reporters- Apply Today- Work With India's Number 1 Legal News Portal
Live Law is hiring for the following positions:• Desk Editor (2)• Reporter, Kerala High Court (1)• Reporter, Madhya Pradesh High Court (1)Eligibility:Candidates applying for Desk Editor role must have a degree in Law. Should have at least three years experience in legal journalism. Excellent writing skills, sharp legal acumen, good news sense, ability to manage CMS & SEO...
'Pankaj Bansal' Judgment On Supply Of Grounds Of Arrest Applies Only Prospectively, Argues Karnataka Govt In Supreme Court
In a case filed by the State of Karnataka, the Supreme Court is likely to consider the issue as to whether its judgment in Pankaj Bansal v. Union of India, which held that the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) must furnish grounds of arrest to the accused in writing, is retrospective in application.A bench of Justices KV Viswanathan and N Kotiswar Singh heard the matter yesterday and adjourned...
'Troubling Pattern Of Bulldozer Justice': Orissa High Court Orders Recovery Of ₹2 Lakh From Salary Of Tahasildar For Illegal Demolition
In a strong judicial retaliation against unlawful 'bulldozer action', the Orissa High Court has ordered the State to pay rupees ten lakhs compensation, out of which rupees two lakhs are to be recovered from the salary of the concerned Tahasildar, for illegally demolishing a structure belonging to a community centre.Reprimanding the executive excess in clear derogation of judicial orders,...
Supreme Court Stays Deportation Of Assam Woman Who Was Declared Foreigner
The Supreme Court today granted interim protection from deportation to a woman who has been declared a foreigner by Foreigner's Tribunal under Section 2(a) of the Foreigners Act, 1946. The Gauhati High Court has upheld the Tribunal's order.A bench of Justice Ujjal Bhuyan and Justice Vinod Chandran issued notice returnable on August 25, 2025 in a plea challenging the High...
Lawrence Bishnoi Interview Case : 'How Reporter Entered Jail?' Asks Supreme Court; Ex-Punjab DSP Withdraws Plea
In a plea filed by dismissed Punjab DSP Gursher Singh Sandhu against issuance of Section 41A CrPC notices, the Supreme Court today questioned how the ABP reporter, who conducted the interview of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi (accused in singer Sidhu Moosewala murder case), got inside the Punjab jail.A bench of Justices KV Viswanathan and N Kotiswar Singh heard the matter and dismissed it...
Transgender Woman In Heterosexual Marriage Can File Complaint Against Husband, In-Laws U/S 498A IPC: Andhra Pradesh High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that a transgender woman in heterosexual marriage can file a complaint against her husband and in-laws under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code.Justice Venkata Jyothirmai Pratapa empahsized that a transgender woman, identifying as a female and living in a marital relationship with a man, cannot be excluded from the protection of laws meant to...