The Central Government opposed priority hearings in the matter of passage of the Finance Act(2017) as Money Bill

The Central Government opposed priority hearings in the matter of passage of the Finance Act(2017) as Money Bill

Oct 13, 2023

Facts:– The case deals with the issue of whether the Finance Act of 2017 which had brought amendments to the Finance Act of 1994 can be considered denoted as money as per article 110 of the constitution. As well as it had to

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SC MoU with IIT Madras for collaboration on the use of AI in access to Justice.

SC MoU with IIT Madras for collaboration on the use of AI in access to Justice.

Oct 11, 2023

A memorandum of understanding has been signed by the supreme court with IIT Madras, for collaborating on the usage of artificial intelligence and other technologies for the transcription, summarizing pages, translation tools, and streaming platforms for the court trials. A press release was

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“The High Court judges are suited to understand local issues” Supreme Court on intervention plea regarding captive elephants in Kerala

“The High Court judges are suited to understand local issues” Supreme Court on intervention plea regarding captive elephants in Kerala

Oct 10, 2023

Recently, the Supreme Court bench headed by CJI DY Chandrachud, observed that high courts are best suited to understand the local issues due to their better knowledge of the particular area. “We don’t know the ramifications of an order we may pass. The

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Gujarat Govt. questioned by the SC on the time taken to decide the remission applications

Gujarat Govt. questioned by the SC on the time taken to decide the remission applications

Oct 10, 2023

Issue:- A writ petition was filed by a prisoner whereby he sought consideration of his remission application. Analysis:- It was asked by the Supreme Court from the State of Gujarat, to give an explanation for the time span taken to decide the applications

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Presumption and Burden of Proof in Cheque Dishonour Cases: Supreme Court’s Landmark Ruling

Presumption and Burden of Proof in Cheque Dishonour Cases: Supreme Court’s Landmark Ruling

Oct 10, 2023

Introduction: In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India recently reversed the acquittal of an accused in a cheque dishonour case, emphasizing the principles governing the presumption under Section 139 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. Justices Aravind Kumar and SVN Bhatti,

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Supreme court stays transfer of AFT judge DC Chaudhary: ask chairperson for the explanation

Supreme court stays transfer of AFT judge DC Chaudhary: ask chairperson for the explanation

Oct 9, 2023

Supreme Court on Monday stayed the transfer of Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) judicial member justice Dharam Chand Chaudhry from the principal bench at Chandigarh to the Kolkata bench of the tribunal. It also sought an explanation from the chairperson of the AFT principal

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Supreme Court Issues Notice to Baba Ramdev in Allopathy Controversy

Supreme Court Issues Notice to Baba Ramdev in Allopathy Controversy

Oct 9, 2023

Issues: The Supreme Court has taken a significant step in response to a plea filed by yoga guru and Patanjali ambassador, Baba Ramdev, who is facing multiple cases over his critical remarks about allopathic medicine in the context of COVID-19 treatment. The court

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Notification for the appointment of CJ of Manipur will be done for the same: Centre to SC

Notification for the appointment of CJ of Manipur will be done for the same: Centre to SC

Oct 9, 2023

Issue: – A contempt petition was filed by the advocate association of Bengaluru, whereby they sought a contempt action against the Union Ministry of Law and Justice for not adhering to the timeline for clearing the collegium proposals. It was listed along with

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Reservations in temporary appointments too lasting for 45 or more days: Centre to SC

Reservations in temporary appointments too lasting for 45 or more days: Centre to SC

Oct 7, 2023

Issue:- A writ petition was filed before the SC which sought the reservation of the sc/st/obc in the temporary jobs It was informed by the central government to the Supreme Court that the reservation for the scheduled tribes, scheduled castes, and other backward

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“No judge shall deny the request of video conference hearing”: Supreme Court directed HCs to provide free Wi-Fi facilities 

“No judge shall deny the request of video conference hearing”: Supreme Court directed HCs to provide free Wi-Fi facilities 

Oct 6, 2023

Supreme court recently observed that no bar member shall be denied the request of a video conference hearing through hybrid mode and gave the time period of 2 weeks to comply with the order. It further ordered to provide free Wi-Fi facilities to

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