Create Awareness About Free Legal Aid, Inform Convicts Of Their Right To Appeal : Supreme Court Issues Guidelines

In a significant judgment affirming the convicted prisoners' right to legal aid, the Supreme Court has passed a slew of directions on the aspect of awareness. It has been held that in the success of the functioning of the legal aid mechanism, "awareness is the key". Read More>>

Was Not Informed Of Need To Take Court's Permission For Cutting Trees In Ridge Forest : Delhi LG Tells Supreme Court

The Chairperson of Delhi Development Authority (DDA) and Lieutenant Governor of Delhi VK Saxena has informed the Supreme Court that he was not made aware of the requirement to take permission from the Apex Court for clearing of Ridge Trees for a road widening project. Read More>>

Supreme Court Strikes Down Delhi HC's “Strange” Bail Condition That Accused Must Arrange Accommodation & Reside In Delhi During Trial

“The High Court has recorded a finding that the appellant is entitled to be enlarged on bail. However High Court has imposed the strange condition of directing the appellant to arrange an accommodation in Delhi and reside in Delhi till the conclusion of trial. Such a condition cannot be said to be a condition of bail.” Read More>>

Supreme Court Defers Marital Rape Case Hearing Citing Improbability Of Decision Before CJI DY Chandrachud's Retirement

A bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice Manoj Misra had started hearing the matter on October 17. Today, Senior Advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan, who appears for another petitioner, said that he will take at least a day to complete his submissions. Read More>>

Environment Protection Act Rendered Toothless Due To Centre's Inaction: Supreme Court

The Court also criticised the Commissioner of Air Quality Management (CAQM) for merely sending show cause notices to officers that have violated its orders regarding stubble burning instead of prosecuting them under section 14 of the CAQM Act. Read More>>