Legally Speaking

Supreme Court Allowed Retired Judge Who Acquitted TN Minister Ponmudi To Give Response To Madras High Court’s Adverse Comment Against Her

10 Nov 2023 09:47 AM IST

The Supreme Court in the case N Vasanthaleela vs. Madras High Court Through Its Registrar General observed wherein the retired Sessions Judge from Tamil Nadu approached the Supreme Court aggrieved by the adverse comments made by a single judge of the Madras High Court against her in relation to the

Supreme Court: No Hard And Fast Rule That Convict Must Undergo Particular Period Of Sentence Before Seeking Its Suspension

10 Nov 2023 09:45 AM IST

The Supreme Court in the case Vishnubhai Ganpatbhai Patel and another v. State of Gujarat observed and has stated that there is no hard and fast rule that a convict should serve sentence for a particular period before the application to suspend the sentence can be considered. The bench comprising

Gujarat High Court Stayed GST SCN, Issued Notice; Weather Fantasy Gaming Fall Within Actionable Claim Amounting To Betting And Gambling Or Based On Skills

10 Nov 2023 09:44 AM IST

The Gujarat High Court in the case NXGN Sports Interactive Private Limited Versus Union Of India observed wherein the court was deciding the issue of whether fantasy gaming falls within an actionable claim which amounts to betting and gambling or based on skills. The bench comprising of Justice Biren Vaishnav

Kerala HC junks plea against ‘Melsanthi’ appointment of Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple

10 Nov 2023 08:22 AM IST

The Kerala High Court on Thursday dismissed a plea challenging the recent appointment of the ‘melsanthi’ or head priest of the Lord Ayyappa shrine at Sabarimala. A division bench of Justices Anil K Narendran and G Girish stated that, after reviewing video clippings and CCTV footage of the election process,

Manipur Transnational Conspiracy Case: M. Anand Singh Withdraws Bail Plea from NIA Court

09 Nov 2023 09:31 AM IST

Delhi Special NIA court on Wednesday informed that the bail application of the accused, Moirangthem Anand Singh, who was arrested in connection with the Manipur Transnational Conspiracy case, has been withdrawn. The lawyers of Moirangthem Anand Singh informed Additional Sessions Judge Sachin Gupta that the bail application was withdrawn without

‘Odd-Even Scheme’s Fate Depends on SC Reviews’ : Delhi Govt

09 Nov 2023 09:30 AM IST

The Delhi government on Wednesday that the implementation of the odd-even car rationing scheme in the national capital will depend on a review of its effectiveness by the Supreme Court and the issuance of an order. During a press conference, Environment Minister Gopal Rai stated that the city government would

Delhi HC Seeks Centre, Govt Stand On PIL To Distinguish Religion From Dharma

09 Nov 2023 09:29 AM IST

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought the stand of the Centre and city government on a PIL seeking a direction to the authorities to use the “proper meaning” of the term “religion” and not use it as a synonym of “dharma” in the official documents. A bench headed by

SC Upholds Order on ‘Archakas’ Appointment in TN Temples

09 Nov 2023 09:28 AM IST

The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to vacate its September 25 order, which directed the Tamil Nadu government to maintain the existing conditions regarding the appointment of priests (‘archakas’) in temples following the ‘Agamic’ tradition in the state. A bench comprising Justices A S Bopanna and M M Sundresh prima

PMLA Case: ED Arrests Ex-Jammu and Kashmir Minister Lal Singh

09 Nov 2023 09:26 AM IST

Former Jammu and Kashmir minister Lal Singh was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday. This occurred shortly after an anti-corruption court dismissed his anticipatory bail application related to a money laundering case. The federal agency had been investigating Lal Singh in connection with a case filed under the

Court takes cognizance of charge-sheet against Khakha, wife in minor’s rape case

09 Nov 2023 08:22 AM IST

Delhi’s Tis Hazari court on Wednesday took cognizance of the charge sheet filed against the Delhi government’s former Deputy director Premoday Khakha and his wife. They have been in custody for the alleged rape of a minor. Special Judge (POCSO) Richa Parihar took cognizance of the charge sheet. The copy

SC upholds order on priests’ appointment in TN temples

09 Nov 2023 08:14 AM IST

Stop ‘pick and choose’ approach: Top Court to Centre on judges appointments

08 Nov 2023 09:59 AM IST

The Top court on Tuesday raised its concerns over the Centre government’s pick and choose approach while appointing judges whose names were recommended by the collegium for appointment to higher judiciary. A bench of justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Sudhanshu Dhulia observed that “…We hope that a situation would not