[ad_1] The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain an application seeking intervention in a batch of pleas challenging the Centre's November 8, 2016 decision to demonetise Rs 500 and Rs 1000 currency notes. A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Justice S A Nazeer asked the petitioner to approach the...
SC begins examining issue of summoning additional accused after pronouncing verdict, Legal News, ET LegalWorld – Legal Firms
[ad_1] New Delhi, The Supreme Court on Wednesday began examining the issue whether a lower court has the power to summon additional accused even after having decided a criminal case against the others involved. A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Justice S A Nazeer heard the submissions on questions of...
Can restrictions be imposed on public functionaries? SC reserves order, Legal News, ET LegalWorld – Legal Firms
[ad_1] The Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved it order on whether restrictions can be imposed on a public functionary's right to freedom of speech and expression. A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Justice S A Nazeer heard the arguments of Attorney General R Venkataramani, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta and lawyers...
SC appoints amicus curiae to help it decide if lawmakers can claim immunity from prosecution for taking bribe to vote, Legal News, ET LegalWorld – Legal Firms
[ad_1] New Delhi, The Supreme Court on Tuesday appointed senior advocate P S Patwalia as amicus curiae to assist it in examining whether an MP or MLA can claim immunity from criminal prosecution for taking bribe to make a speech or vote in the Legislative Assembly or Parliament. A five-judge...