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By Justice Katju I regard Justice BV Nagarathna as the best Judge in the Indian Supreme Court today, erudite, upright…
Tag: integrity
Beyond Environmental Concerns: Supreme Court Highlights Procedural Misconduct in Petrol Pump Case by Justice P. S. Narasimha and J. bagchi
The Supreme Court rejected civil appeals that were filed against setting up of a petrol pump, on the basis of the suppression of similar High Court proceedings and without bona fide. It is note that the Court stressed integrity during legal proceedings by awarding exemplary costs.
Anti-Corruption Laws in Action: Penalties for the NMC Doctor’s Alleged Bribe in Medical College Assessments
The following paper will discuss the case of bribery with alleged NMC doctor during the testing in a medical college, including the details of this event and the punishment that will follow under the preamble of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 of India. It points out to the strict measures, blacklisting and sanctioning the involved college, taken by the NMC in upholding integrity in medical education.
No Stay on Convictions for Corrupt Public Servants, Says Supreme Court
In this article, the author focuses on the decision of the Supreme Court in a Special Leave Petition where conviction of a public servant was not stayed under Prevention of Corruption Act. It explores the reasoning of the Court in opposing convictions that are stayed with respect to cases in which the charges against a public servant relate to corruption, strengthening the rule of the courts and citing the principles that apply of accountability and good citizenship in public service. It discusses the actual background, the legal provisions at stake, and the underlying facts brought to request by the Court.
BCI Cracks Down on Unethical Legal Advertising, Issues Strict Directives
The legal profession in India is held to high ethical standards, emphasizing integrity, impartiality, and dedication to justice. Advocates are expected to serve society by upholding the law, rather than engaging in commercial activities that could compromise their objectivity and the profession’s dignity.