Supreme Court Allows Reconstruction of Illegally Demolished Houses
Supreme Court permits rebuilding of houses demolished by UP authorities without due process. Court criticizes hasty action.
Advocate’s Right to Appear Linked to Duty to Attend Court: Supreme Court
Supreme Court rules that an advocate’s right to appear includes duty to attend hearings; cautions against AORs acting as mere name lenders.
Madras High Court Rejects Disabled Candidate’s Plea for Relaxation in Exam Rules
Madras High Court denies relief to disabled candidate who failed to sign exam answer sheet; rules instructions mandatory, no exceptions allowed.
Wider Interpretation of ‘Legal Representative’ Under Motor Vehicle Act
Supreme Court holds dependents like siblings, parents qualify as 'legal representatives' under Motor Vehicle Act; awards compensation to deceased’s father, sister.
Supreme Court Discharges Employers in Electrocution Case
The Supreme Court discharged two employers accused of negligence after their workers died from electrocution. The Court ruled they lacked the intent or knowledge to cause death.
Justice Atul Sreedharan Set to Return to Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended Justice Atul Sreedharan's return to the Madhya Pradesh High Court. He previously sought a transfer to avoid a conflict of interest.
Supreme Court Flags IAS-IPS-IFS Conflict in Forest Protection Case
Justice BR Gavai of the Supreme Court highlighted ongoing conflicts between IAS, IPS, and IFS officers during a forest protection hearing. The Court urged a resolution.
Appellate Courts Must Specify Time Limit for Balance Sale Consideration in Specific Performance Cases
The Supreme Court ruled that appellate courts must specify the time limit for depositing balance sale consideration in specific performance cases. Delay alone cannot make the decree inexecutable.
Supreme Court Flags Racket in Bogus Caste Certificates in Tamil Nadu
The Supreme Court raised concerns over a racket issuing fake caste certificates in Tamil Nadu. A scrutiny committee will verify their authenticity within six weeks.
UP Govt Denies Mosque Panel’s Claim Over Well, Calls It Public Property
UP Government Rejects Mosque Panel’s Claim Over Well The Uttar Pradesh government has denied the Shahi Jama Masjid Committee’s claim over a well near the mosque. In its report to the Supreme Court, the state asserted that the well, known as “Dharani Varah
