Keeping Pace with Legal Change
In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court under Justice Abhay S. Oka held that urban demolition authorities must strictly adhere to natural justice principles, including notice and hearing, rejecting summary ‘bulldozer’ actions that deprive citizens of homes without due process.
In a crucial judgment, the Supreme Court under Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia upheld AICTE’s statutory power to prescribe qualifications and pay scales for technical education. The Court clarified Ph.D. requirements for promotions and emphasized judicial restraint in reviewing expert academic regulations.
In a pivotal decision, the Supreme Court under Justice Bela M. Trivedi upheld the DHFL resolution plan, affirming the primacy of creditor-approved commercial decisions while curbing tribunal intervention under Sections 30 and 31 of the IBC to preserve insolvency resolutions.
In a pivotal verdict, the Supreme Court under Justice Sandeep Mehta directed the Chandigarh Administration to construct a protective verandah and install eco-friendly green paver blocks at the Capitol Complex, balancing UNESCO heritage obligations with sustainable urban development needs responsibly.
The Centre approved the elevation of Justices NV Anjaria, Vijay Bishnoi, and Atul Chandurkar to the Supreme Court, as recommended by the Collegium, filling judicial vacancies to strengthen the apex court’s bench and enhance judicial efficiency.
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court led by Justice Vikram Nath reaffirmed its inherent power under Section 482 of the CrPC to quash criminal proceedings in bank fraud cases after a complete settlement rendered continued trial unnecessary and unjustified.
The Supreme Court constituted a Special Investigation Team to probe an FIR against Madhya Pradesh Minister Vijay Shah for controversial remarks against Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, staying his arrest. The court rejected Shah’s apology, emphasizing accountability.
In a decisive ruling, the Supreme Court under Justice Surya Kant found the Delhi Development Authority guilty of contempt for unauthorized tree felling in the Delhi Ridge. The Court ordered ecological restoration, compensatory afforestation and strict compliance to protect region.
In a landmark order, the Supreme Court under Justice Surya Kant mandated strict adherence to PUCL safeguards in Assam’s police encounter investigations, requiring timely FIRs, independent probes, magisterial inquiries, forensic analysis, and victim notification to uphold constitutional due process.
The Supreme Court upheld cancellation of 25,753 fraudulent SSC appointments in West Bengal, terming the recruitment process a systemic scam. While untainted employees received temporary relief, the state must conduct transparent fresh recruitment to restore trust in education staffing system.
