SC issues norms on demolitions, says violation will result in prosecution

New Delhi- Laying down pan-India directives governing demolitions of unauthorised structures, the Supreme Court on Wednesday cautioned that flouting its directions by state officials will result in criminal contempt and prosecution. After several petitions were filed before the apex court alleging that demolitions were carried out by several state authorities without sufficient notice, a Bench…

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Unilateral appointment of arbitrator clauses in public-private contracts unconstitutional: SC

New Delhi : The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled the unilateral appointment of arbitrator clauses in public-private contracts is violative of Article 14 of the Constitution. The judgement was delivered by a bench of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices Hrishikesh Roy, PS Narasimha, Pankaj Mithal and Manoj Misra. CJI Chandrachud Justices Mithal and Misra…

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SC dismisses “frivolous” plea of CBI on LOCs issued against actor Rhea Chakraborty

New Delhi : The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed an appeal of the Maharashtra government challenging the Bombay High Court’s order quashing Look-Out Circulars (LOC) issued against actress Rhea Chakraborty, her father and brother. A Look-Out Circular was issued by the CBI against Rhea, her brother Showik Chakraborty and her father Lt Colonel Indrajit Chakraborty…

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Centre seeks SC action against West Bengal for non-cooperation with CISF at R.G. Kar Medical College

New Delhi – The Centre has filed an application in the Supreme Court, raising concerns that Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel deployed at R.G. Kar Medical College are facing significant difficulties in performing their duties due to the lack of accommodation, security gadgets, and insufficient transportation.In its application, the Centre requested the Supreme Court…

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