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SC cancels bail plea of man in wife's murder
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The Supreme Court has recently cancelled the bail plea of a man accused of conspiring to kill his wife when she refused to give consent for mutual divorce and recalled some witnesses for re-examination, remarking that witnesses play a very vital role in bringing justice home.
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"Judges though not elected have a vital role to play": CJI at Georgetown U
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Chief Justice of DY Chandrachud was speaking at the 3rd Comparative Constitutional Law discussion on the topic "Perspectives from the Supreme Courts of India and the United States."
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Pakistan: Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari calls for immediate announcement of poll
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
He made the remarks while addressing the golden jubilee celebration of the 1973 Constitution organised by the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) on Monday
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Sometimes it's a vote of conscience, says CJI as he stands by minority jud
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud on Monday said he stands by his minority judgement in favour of civil unions of queer couples, as sometimes it is a "vote of the conscience and a vote of the constitution".
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Judges have vital role to play in social evolution: CJI DY Chandrachud
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Chief Justice of India (CJI), DY Chandrachud, on Monday said judges, though not elected, play a vital role as the judiciary is a stabilising influence on society as it evolves rapidly with the advent of new technologies.
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Pakistan Apex Court declares trial of civilian in military courts as null
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
"Amendment was necessary for the trial of terrorists [then] why amendment not required for the civilians? At the time of the 21st constitutional amendment, did the accused attack the army or installations?" inquired Justice Ahsan
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Indian Supreme Court at 75, the Future of Indian Democracy and Same-Sex Ma
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 23: O.P. Jindal Global University is hosting a Lecture Series with Dr. Abhishek Manu Singhvi in 10 leading universities across 6 cities in the USA.
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No case of negligence if complications unrelated to medical procedure: SC
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The Supreme Court has recently said that to apply the principles of Res Ipsa Locutor, it is necessary that a 'Res' is present to establish the allegation of medical negligence.
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Litigants may become disillusioned with judicial process due to delays in
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Noting that even after 41 years, the parties in a property dispute case before it are still groping in the dark and litigating, the top court has called for urgent reforms in the country's judicial system in order to tackle delays and clear the backlog of civil cases in courts
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Delhi: 11-year-old boy sustains eye injury from firecracker; police files
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Earlier in September, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said manufacturing, storage, sale, online delivery, and bursting of any type of firecrackers are completely prohibited in Delhi.
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Group of former judges welcomes SC's verdict on same-sex marriage
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
A group of former judges has welcomed and appreciated the Supreme Court ruling, which has not favoured the legal recognition to same-sex marriage.
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Justice S Ravindra Bhat retires from the Supreme Court of India
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
In his speech at the SCBA farewell, Justice Bhat began by expressing his deep gratitude for the privilege of serving as a member of the bench of the Supreme Court. He said, "I count myself to be among the lucky people to have ended my career here, as a member of the bench of the highest cour
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