A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court to restrain banks from writing off non-performing assets(NPAs) and governments from waiving off farm loans. The petitioner has said that Supreme Court should (a)restrain banks from writing-off of NPAs so that exact financial conditions of the banks can be shown(b) The Centre and state governments should… Continue reading SC to hear petition to end write-offs
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Consider victim’s age to compute compensation: SC
The Supreme Court has held that in case of death of a bachelor in a motor vehicle accident,the age of the deceased and not the age of the dependents will be the basis for computation of compensation. This verdict comes in the backdrop of an appeal filed by an Insurance Company against a High Court… Continue reading Consider victim’s age to compute compensation: SC
Plea in SC on voting rights of undertrials and convicts
A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the law which bars undertrials and convicts from voting. Section 62(5) of the Representation of the People Act,1951 says that no person shall vote at any election if he is confined in a prison,whether under a sentence of imprisonment or transportation or otherwise,or is in… Continue reading Plea in SC on voting rights of undertrials and convicts
Mentally ill convict escapes the noose
The Supreme Court has ruled that post-conviction severe mental illness will now be a mitigating factor while deciding appeals for commutation of death penalty. This ruling came by the apex court while deciding the plea of a death row convict who was sentenced for rape and murder of two minors.The Supreme Court commuted the death… Continue reading Mentally ill convict escapes the noose
SC admits for consideration plea for lifting ban on Muslim women’s entry into mosques
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a petition seeking permission for Muslim women to enter mosques to offer prayers.The petitioner has asked the apex court to declare the prohibition on entry of women inside mosques in the country as illegal and unconstitutional. The petition was filed on the grounds that (a)there is nothing in… Continue reading SC admits for consideration plea for lifting ban on Muslim women’s entry into mosques
SC irked after poll panel’s counsel says it is ‘powerless’
The Supreme Court has expressed displeasure over the Election Commission for not taking action against politicians for communal and hate speeches during the Lok Sabha campaigning.The court has decided to examine the ambit of poll panel’s power on the violation of model code of conduct. The court was hearing a plea seeking an order from… Continue reading SC irked after poll panel’s counsel says it is ‘powerless’
Plea in SC seeks entry of women into mosques
A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court pleading that Muslim women be allowed to enter and offer namaz inside mosques.The petitioner asked the apex court to declare the prohibition on entry of women inside mosques in the country as illegal and unconstitutional. The petition was filed on the grounds that (a)there is nothing… Continue reading Plea in SC seeks entry of women into mosques
Sex on false promise of marriage is rape
The Supreme Court has again reiterated in its judgement that a man having sex with a woman with the intention to cheat the victim by promising to marry her will amount to rape. The judgement comes in the backdrop of a case where a man had engaged in sexual relations with a women on the… Continue reading Sex on false promise of marriage is rape
Plea to remove dual control of Assam Rifles
The Delhi High Court has sought the response of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) on a plea seeking directions to remove the dual control of Assam Rifles and bring it under the Defence Ministry. The petition was filed on the grounds that the administrative control of Assam Rifles lies with the Home Ministry,while the… Continue reading Plea to remove dual control of Assam Rifles
SC notice to MP govt over hiking OBC quota from 14% to 27%
The Supreme Court has sought the Madhya Pradesh government’s response on a petition challenging the validity of the ordinance which had increased the reservation in government jobs and university admission to the Other Backward Class(OBC) category from the existing 14% to 27% The decision to increase reservation for OBCs had led to reservation in Madhya… Continue reading SC notice to MP govt over hiking OBC quota from 14% to 27%
