Supreme Court Aligns GST and Customs Arrests with Criminal Procedure Safeguards
Arrests under GST and Customs will be under criminal procedure safeguards, with "reasons to believe" benchmark and permit anticipatory bail without registration through formal FIR.
The SC clarify there is no need for preliminary investigation in FIR’s corruption against public servants
Supreme Court recently observed that a preliminary investigation is not mandatory before registering a FIR One against a public servant under the Corruption Prevention Law. In addition, the defendant cannot have the right acquired to claim a preliminary investigation before the FIR registration
Delhi High Court: Forced Waiver of Show Cause Notice Before Confiscation is Unlawful
The Delhi High Court ruled that forcing travelers to waive show cause notices before confiscation under Section 124 of the Customs Act is unlawful. It ordered the release of a seized Rolex watch worth ₹30.29 lakh. The Delhi High Court has ruled that
Supreme Court Dismisses PIL Seeking Internet Price Regulation, Directs Petitioner to Competition Commission
SC rejects PIL for controlling price of internet, directs petitioner to approach Competition Commission for grievance of market domination by Jio. CJI indicates various choices available in free market.
Supreme Court Criticizes Delhi HC’s ‘Mini-Trial’ Approach in Anticipatory Bail Orders
Delhi High Court practice of giving detailed anticipatory bail orders are labeled "disgusting" and are in line with orders of conviction capable of biasing trial court procedures by the Supreme Court.
Supreme Court Flags Concerns Over Senior Advocate Designation System, Calls for Comprehensive Review
Supreme Court questions the effectiveness of current senior advocate designation process, questions the self-applications process, interview process, and points system assessment. Calls for review to only have deserving candidates be designated.
Supreme Court Issues Notice on Partha Chatterjee’s Bail Plea in CBI Case
The Supreme Court issued a notice on Partha Chatterjee’s bail plea in the CBI case linked to the West Bengal cash-for-jobs scam. The case involves allegations of illegal teacher recruitment.
‘India’s Got Latent’ Dispute | Supreme Court Issues Notice on Ashish Chanchlani’s Petition Against Multiple FIRs Over Obscenity Charges
The bench comprised of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh acknowledged the plea and directed notices to be served
Supreme Court Declines Contempt Plea on Demolition, Directs Petitioner to High Court
The Supreme Court has refused to entertain a contempt petition alleging violation of its judgment dated November 13, 2024, which restraining demolition actions across the country without prior notice and opportunity of hearing. A bench of Justices BR Gavai and AG Masih passed
Supreme Court Directs Mullaperiyar Dam Supervisory Committee to Resolve Tamil Nadu’s Concerns
The Supreme Court ordered the Mullaperiyar Dam Supervisory Committee to resolve Tamil Nadu’s issues with Kerala. The Court seeks a report if disputes remain unresolved.
