Supreme Court To Lay Down Procedure To Avoid Delays In Execution Of Death Penalty After Mercy Petition Is Rejected

During the hearing, the Court asked what procedure would be followed if the Sessions Court issued a warrant without verifying whether any mercy petitions were pending. The bench suggested that once the Supreme Court confirms the death sentence, the State must approach the Sessions Court for an execution warrant. The convict would then be notified, informed of the right to legal representation, and allowed the opportunity to confirm whether any mercy petition is pending. Read More>>

Kesavananda Bharati Judgment Paved Way For Economic & Social Justice : Justice BR Gavai

The program began with a solemn tribute by Justice Rongon Mukhopadhyay of the Jharkhand High Court, followed by the ceremonial lighting of the lamp. The Vice-Chancellor of NUSRL, Dr. Ashok R. Patil, welcomed the distinguished guests, including high court judges and the family of the late Justice Sinha. Read More>>

Karnataka Stamp Act | Supreme Court Approves Levy Of Ten Times Penalty On Deficit Stamp Duty To Admit Document In Evidence

The Appellant wanted the suit agreement to be admitted in evidence at the interlocutory stage, however, the agreement was not sufficiently stamped. Therefore, in terms of Section 34 of the Act, the Appellant was directed to pay ten times of deficit stamp duty by the trial court as a penalty for not paying sufficient stamp duty. The trial court's order was sustained by the High Court. Following this, an appeal was preferred before the Supreme Court. Read More>>

Supreme Court Directs NEERI To Define And Classify Non-Polluting Industries With Assistance From CPCB And Experts

A bench of Justice Abhay Oka and Justice Augustine George Masih highlighted the critical nature of the task and directed NEERI to call meetings with all stakeholders involved. The Court ordered NEERI to submit a preliminary report by October 3, 2024, setting out the outer limit for completion of the task. The court kept the matter on October 4, 2024. Read More>>

Purpose Of Trial Is To Unearth Truth: Kerala High Court Orders To Give The Accused List Of Documents Not Relied On By Prosecution

Justice C. Jayachandran remarked that the very reason that the prosecution is not relying upon the same may imply that the evidence may be in favour of the accused. Read More>>