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...

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...