Supreme Court Orders Demolition of Illegal Setbacks in 859 Meerut Properties

Strict Timeline Set for Removal of Illegal Setbacks in Uttar Pradesh In a major crackdown on illegal constructions in Uttar Pradesh’s Meerut, the Supreme Court of India on Thursday April 9 directed authorities to demolish all unauthorized setbacks across 859 properties within two months. The Court strongly criticized officials for allowing schools, hospitals, and even […]

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Karnataka High Court Dismisses PIL Against Centre’s Advisory on Singing All Six Stanzas of Vande Mataram

Vande Mataram advisory PIL: The Karnataka High Court dismissed a plea challenging the Centre’s advisory suggesting that schools may sing all six stanzas of Vande Mataram, noting it is not mandatory. The Court said that it was not inclined to entertain a PIL in the matter, particularly since there is no mandate to sing the

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Supreme Court: No Separate Fine When Sentences Run Concurrently, Reiterates Sentencing Principle

The Supreme Court has held that when sentences are directed to run concurrently, an accused cannot be required to pay separate fines for each offence. The observation was made by a bench comprising Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra and Justice N. V. Anjaria while granting relief to an appellant who was directed to pay separate fines

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Attending RSS Seminar Doesn’t Prove Bias: CBI Opposes Kejriwal’s Plea for Judge Recusal

CBI has opposed a plea filed by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal seeking the recusal of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma from hearing a case linked to the Delhi excise policy. The plea alleged bias on the part of the judge, citing her participation in events organised by the Akhil Bharatiya Adhivakta Parishad (ABAP), a lawyers’

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Arvind Kejriwal Moves Delhi High Court Seeking Recusal Of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma In Liquor Policy Case

Kejriwal is likely to appear before the Court and argue the recusal plea himself. Aam Aadmi Party leader and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has approached the Delhi High Court seeking the recusal of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma from hearing the liquor policy matter. The application has been filed in connection with the revision

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