The petitioners informed the Court that they had complied with the November 19 order by depositing a total sum of Rs 51,11,43,36,390.40, which also included an additional amount deposited as a measure of abundant caution.
Rohatgi said he found their position "more appropriate" than that of 18 retired judges who had opposed the Home Minister, stressing that once a judge enters politics, their past judgments can naturally be debated and criticised.
The Court ruled that mandating a pre-decisional hearing in all cases under Rule 12 of the Aircraft Rules, even in urgent security scenarios, would undermine the rule's intent. It emphasised the need for swift and decisive action when national security is at stake.
Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi mentioned the petition before a bench of Justices MM Sundresh and K Vinod Chandran, seeking urgent listing of the plea tomorrow.
During the hearing, Senior Advocate Mukul Rohatgi, representing Vodafone Idea, conceded that all legal avenues--including review and curative petitions--had been exhausted.
Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, representing Celebi, contended that Rule 12 of the Aircraft Rules, 2013, is legally binding unless specifically overturned by Parliament. He argued that security-related regulations must be strictly followed, leaving no room for arbitrary government decisions.
The Supreme Court has stayed the Enforcement Directorate's ongoing investigation into Tamil Nadu's TASMAC over a suspected Rs 1000 crore scam. The Court questioned the ED's actions and issued a notice in response to the Tamil Nadu government's appeal.
The NIA said today that it has successfully secured the extradition of Rana, the mastermind of the deadly 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, after years of sustained and concerted efforts to bring the key conspirator behind the 2008 mayhem to justice.
Following the controversy surrounding Justice Yashwant Varma, former Attorney General of India and distinguished senior lawyer Mukul Rohatgi emphasized the urgent need to overhaul the judiciary's systems, including processes for appointments, discipline, and removals.
The controversy surrounding Justice Yashwant Varma has sparked a wave of questions and concerns, with former Attorney General of India and senior lawyer Mukul Rohatgi stepping forward to demand clarity.
"........I have gone through this indictment by the US court. My assessment is that there are five charges or five counts. It is important to note that counts one and five are more important than the others, but neither in Count 1 nor in Count 5 is Mr Adani or his nephew charged," Rohtgi