The Supreme Court has held that merely abusing in filthy language does not constitute criminal intimidation under the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The judgement came in the backdrop of an appeal filed by an insurance claim surveyor in Uttar Pradesh, who was accused of criminal intimidation by a factory owner in Mathura district. Criminal Intimidation… Continue reading SC: filthy language not criminal intimidation
Category: Polity
SC refuses to interfere with EC order staying release of ‘PM Narendra Modi’ biopic
The Supreme Court has dismissed the plea seeking the release of ‘PM Narendra Modi’ a biopic on the Prime Minister. The EC had deferred the release of the biopic till the elections are over arguing that displaying material that promotes a political figure would go against the core principle of the Model Code of Conduct… Continue reading SC refuses to interfere with EC order staying release of ‘PM Narendra Modi’ biopic
CJI tears into Assam move on detenus
The Supreme Court has sharply criticised the Assam government for its proposal to conditionally release and monitor declared foreigners who have been kept in dismal condition in the state’s detention centres for over five years. The SC has called for deportation of foreigners at earliest The Assam government has proposed to release foreigners who have… Continue reading CJI tears into Assam move on detenus
Constitution of J. Bobde panel violates the law
The Supreme Court has appointed a committee headed by senior-most judge of the Supreme Court to inquire into the sexual harassment allegations levelled against Chief Justice of India. However,the committee have been opposed by wide range of women from various disciplines.They have said that the constitution of the committee with no external member is in… Continue reading Constitution of J. Bobde panel violates the law
Judges’ panel to hear charges against CJI
The Supreme Court has decided to conduct an in-house inquiry into the allegations of sexual harassment levelled against Chief Justice of India. The apex court has appointed a committee headed by senior-most judge of the Supreme Court.However,there will be no time frame to complete the inquiry and future course of action will depend on what… Continue reading Judges’ panel to hear charges against CJI
Releasing Modi biopic now will tilt balance: EC tells SC
The Election Commission (EC) has stood by its decision to defer the release of the PM Narendra Modi biopic until the last phase of the Lok Sabha elections on May 19. The EC has observed that the content and dramatization of character in the movie was such that screening of the movie before polls would… Continue reading Releasing Modi biopic now will tilt balance: EC tells SC
Congress asks EC to act against PM Modi for post-voting roadshow
Opposition Party has asked the Election Commission to take action against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for taking out a roadshow and giving speeches after voting. The opposition has alleged that the Prime minister has violated the Model Code of Conduct. Campaigning during the 48 hours leading up to the end of polling in any polling… Continue reading Congress asks EC to act against PM Modi for post-voting roadshow
Opposition moves SC again over VVPAT tally
Opposition parties have filed a review petition in the Supreme Court demanding the counting of at least 50% VVPAT slips. At a press conference, opposition parties have also highlighted instances of EVMs malfunctioning and selective manipulation of the machines which were reported in the polling held in Kerala, Goa and Uttar Pradesh. Recently, the Supreme… Continue reading Opposition moves SC again over VVPAT tally
Staff entitled to information on defunct company, says CIC
Central Information Commission(CIC) has delivered a ruling in favour of the employees of Cambata aviation company.This ruling may empower the Jet Airways employees who are protesting against the airlines for their delayed salaries. In August 2016,India’s first private ground-handling company Cambata Aviation had stopped operations leaving behind employees with pending salaries and unpaid benefits.Later,allegations of… Continue reading Staff entitled to information on defunct company, says CIC
CJI violated procedure by hearing own case, say Supreme Court lawyers
The Supreme Court Bar Association(SCBA) has called for a committee to be setup consists of Supreme Court judges to investigate and inquire into allegations of sexual harassment against Chief Justice of India by a former staffer at his office. They have also criticised the way the Chief Justice of India conducted judicial proceedings in the… Continue reading CJI violated procedure by hearing own case, say Supreme Court lawyers
