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SC issues notice on wrestlers' plea seeking FIR against WFI chief

He stressed that an FIR has not been registered and added that the plea seeks one against Singh over alleged sexual harassment by women wrestlers

Incriminating material must for any addition to taxable income: SC

The court, however, left the scope for the authorities to re-open the cases of tax violation if any incriminating evidence emerges later

SC must let legislature decide on same-sex marriage: Bar associations

The coordination committee of all district court bar associations of Delhi said on Monday the issue of same-sex marriage being heard by the Supreme Court should instead be decided the legislature. The apex court is hearing a clutch of petitions seeking legal sanction for marriage between homosexual couples. In a resolution, the committee said the social ramifications of the ongoing proceedings before the SC are colossal and have the potential for an unintended impact on the social fabric. It is important that issues that have the potential to affect society at large are discussed and debated in the Parliament where elected representatives can take into account the views and concerns of their constituents, the resolution said. It said the issue is deeply entrenched in societal norms, values, and beliefs and a decision made in isolation, without the benefit of the view of the society, is likely to be ineffective and may even be counterproductive. The resolution also said the issue .

Wrestlers threaten to approach SC, seek support from all quarters

The protesting wrestlers on Monday threatened to approach the top court of the country if an FIR is not lodged against WFI President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and also sought to mobilise nationwide support by appealing to 'khaps', 'panchayats' and several other organisations to back their cause. On a day when the sports ministry stalled the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) election on May 7 and asked the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to form an ad-hoc committee to run day-to-day affairs of the federation, the protesting wrestlers said they have nothing to do with the polls and would continue to press for a proper investigation into the allegations that Singh sexually harassed women athletes. Admitting that they made a mistake by ending their protest three months back, the wrestlers, led by Olympians Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik, said they were "manipulated" by certain people. "We are not going to listen to anyone now. We will be the face of the protest but we

SC grants liberty to Vijay Nair to move HC for early listing of bail plea

The high court had on April 12 sought the response of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Nair's plea seeking bail and posted the matter for further hearing on May 19

Lalit Modi tenders unconditional apology; SC closes contempt case

The Supreme Court on Monday closed contempt proceedings against ex-IPL commissioner Lalit Modi after he tendered an unconditional apology for his remarks against the judiciary in social media posts. A bench of Justices MR Shah and CT Ravikumar took note of an affidavit filed by Modi in which he stated that in future he will not do anything which is inconsistent with the "majesty or dignity of Courts or Indian judiciary" in any manner. "We accept the unconditional apology. We remind the respondent (Modi) that any such attempt on his part in future, which would tantamount to remotely tarnishing the image of Indian judiciary and courts, will be seen very seriously," it said. "We accept the unconditional apology with a broad heart because the Court always believes in forgiveness more particularly when an apology is tendered unconditional and from the bottom of the heart...Accepting the apology we close the present proceedings," the bench said. The court said, "Everybody should respect

Judge has no business to give interview about pending cases, SC on job scam

The Supreme Court on Monday sought a report within four days from the Registrar General of the Calcutta High Court whether Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay gave an interview to a news channel about the pending case related to the sensational school job-for-bribe case in West Bengal. A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandachud and Justice P S Narasimha took strong note of the purported interview given by Justice Gangopadhyay to a news channel allegedly about the case, and said A judge has no business to give an interview about pending cases. The bench asked the Registrar General of the high court to file a report after taking instruction of the judge on or before Thursday and fixed the plea of TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee for hearing a day after that. On April 17, the top court had stayed the Calcutta High Court's April 13 order directing the CBI and the Enforcement Directorate to interrogate Banerjee and Kuntal Ghosh, an accused in the case, and file a report based on that. Prior t

SC extends Mishra's interim bail in Lakhimpur Kheri case till July 11

The Supreme Court on Monday extended the interim bail of Ashish Mishra till July 11 in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case

Why is the 30-day notice period under Special Marriage Act being opposed?

The Special Marriage Act mandates marriage officials to issue a public notice soliciting objections to an impending marriage 30 days before the ceremony

SC transfers all FIRs against comedian Munawar Faruqui to Indore

The Supreme Court on Monday transferred all FIRs against comedian Munawar Faruqui, lodged against him for allegedly making remarks on Hindu deities during a show and hurting religious sentiments, to Indore in Madhya Pradesh. A bench of Justices BR Gavai and Sanjay Karol also extended Faruqui's interim protection for three weeks with regard to the production warrant in Delhi. The top court clarified that it has not commented on the merits of the plea for quashing and if any plea is filed, it shall be considered as per law on its merits. The apex court had on February 5, 2021 released Faruqui on an interim bail, staying the Madhya Pradesh High Court order under which he was refused release. Denying him bail, the Madhya Pradesh High Court had then noted that promoting harmony is one of the constitutional duties. According to the FIR, the comedy show, where the remarks now under scrutiny were made, was held at a cafe in 56 Dukan area of Indore on January 1, 2021. Eklavya Singh Gaud,

SC's haste on same-sex marriage not appropriate, may lead to disputes: VHP

The Vishva Hindu Parishad on Saturday said the "haste" with which the Supreme Court is disposing of the petitions for legal recognition to same-sex marriages is not appropriate and it should have sought the opinion of religious leaders and experts from diverse fields. VHP Joint General Secretary Surendra Jain expressed apprehension the top court's actions could lead to "new disputes". A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud is hearing a batch of pleas seeking legal sanction for same-sex marriage. It began hearing the matter on Tuesday and the arguments remained inconclusive on the third consecutive day on Thursday. The arguments will resume on April 24. On Thursday, the top court said it may be redefining the "evolving notion of marriage" as the next step after decriminalising consensual homosexual relationship, which implicitly recognised that same-sex people could live in a stable marriage-like relationship. "The haste with which the honourable ...

SC Constitution bench hearing on same-sex marriage on Apr 24 cancelled

The Constitution bench hearing scheduled on April 24 on a batch of pleas seeking legalisation of same sex marriage has been cancelled. In a communication issued late on Friday, it was informed that due to the unavailability of Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Ravindra S Bhat, who are part of the Constitution bench, the hearing on the matter will not be taken up. "It is hereby notified for the information of all concerned that on account of indisposition, hon'ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul and hon'ble Mr. Justice S. Ravindra Bhat will not be able to hold the court on 24.04.2023 (monday). "Therefore, the Constitution bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, Justices S K Kaul, S R Bhat, Hima Kohli and P S Narasimha will not sit on April 24 and constitution bench matter listed before this bench shall not be taken up for hearing on Monday," a notice issued by the top court said. Earlier in the day, Justice Chandrachud had indicated that the apex court bench headed by him would

Supreme Court grants bail to 8 convicts in Godhra train burning case

The Supreme Court on Friday granted bail to eight people sentenced to life imprisonment in the 2002 Godhra train burning case which plunged Gujarat into a communal conflagration. A bench of Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justice P S Narasimha, while granting them the relief took note of the time they have already served and the unlikelihood of their appeals being taken up for disposal anytime soon. "We direct that the convicts be released on bail subject to such terms and conditions as may be imposed by the sessions court," the bench said. The top court, however, refused to grant bail to four convicts after Solicitor General Tushar Mehta opposed their applications highlighting their role in the incident. Senior advocate Sanjay Hegde, appearing for the convicts whose bail petitions were rejected, requested the bench to adjourn the hearing on their applications saying there is a festival tomorrow. Mehta, who represented the Gujarat government, had earlier said it was not merely a

CJI D Y Chandrachud on same-sex marriage: 'Are binary spouses essential?'

A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, which is hearing a batch of petitions seeking legal sanction for same-sex marriage

Lawyers can't go on strike or abstain from judicial works, says SC

The Supreme Court on Thursday said lawyers cannot go on strike or abstain from work and directed all high courts to constitute grievance redressal committee at the state level headed by the chief justice, where advocates could make representations for redressal of "genuine problems". A bench headed by Justices MR Shah and Ahsanuddin Amanullah said that a separate grievance redressal committees be constituted at district court level to provide a forum, where lawyers could seek redressal of their genuine grievances related to procedural changes in filing or listing of cases or misbehavior of member of lower judiciary. "We once again reiterate that no member of the bar can go on strike...Time and again this court has emphasised that advocates going on strike or abstaining from their work hampers judicial work", the bench said. The court disposed of an application filed by District Bar Association of Dehradun seeking an appropriate forum for redressal of their complaints and directed th

Notice of objection under SM Act goes against right to privacy, says SC

Justice Ravindra Bhat remarked that such provisions were 'based on patriarchy' and 'was created at a time when women didn't have agency'

Provide ration cards to migrant workers registered on eShram: SC to states

SC on Thursday directed all states and Union Territories to issue ration cards to migrant workers, who registered themselves on Centre's eShram portals launched for their benefit, within three months

How can Andhra CM declare Vizag plans when case is in SC, questions Naidu

How can Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy declare that he will start administering the State from Visakhapatnam when the capital city case is sub judice in the Supreme Court, questioned Telugu Desam Party (TDP) supremo N Chandrababu Naidu. He raised this question during a public meeting at Giddaluru village in Prakasam district as part of "Edemi Kharma Mana Rashtraniki" (What fate is this for our state) programme, a statement said. On Wednesday, the Chief Minister announced that he would start operating from the port city starting September, including shifting his family. The Chief Minister made this announcement while addressing a public meeting at Naupada village in Srikakulam district's Sonthabommali mandal on the sidelines of laying the foundation stones for infrastructure projects. "Visakhapatnam is an acceptable city for everyone in the state. It has the approval of all the people in the state. As part of decentralisation of administration, from this Septemb

SC adjourns hearing plea against decision to extend ED director's tenure

The Supreme Court adjourned the hearing on the petitions challenging the Centre decision dated November 17, 2022, whereby the govt has extended the 3rd tenure of director of Enforcement Directorate

SC adjourns hearing on pleas challenging tenure extension of ED director

The Supreme Court on Thursday adjourned till May 3 the hearing on pleas challenging the amended law allowing extension of up to five years for the director of the Enforcement Directorate (ED). A three-judge bench of Justices B R Gavai, Vikram Nath and Sanjay Karol deferred the matter after Solicitor General Tushar Mehta sought adjournment on grounds that he was busy in the constitution bench hearing on the issue of legalisation of same-sex marriage. "Mr Solicitor, you make some alternative arrangements. We can't keep the matter adjourning like this. Make some arrangements. We don't want any impression to be carried that the government is unnecessarily delaying," the bench said. Mehta submitted that nobody anticipated that constitution bench matters would commence when this date was fixed. On Solicitor General's request, the bench posted the matter for hearing on May 3. The top court had earlier disagreed with the Centre's submission that petitions challenging the amended law allow