Ashish Sinha

Probe done, SC dissolves SIT in Lakhimpur Kheri case

September 19, 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday dissolved the Special Investigation Team (SIT) in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case, stating that it has already concluded its investigation and submitted a charge-sheet in the trial court. The case is related to the violence that occurred on 3 October 2021, in which eight individuals,...

DELHI COURT TO HEAR CM ASHOK GEHLOT’S PLEA ON OCT 14

September 18, 2023

Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court will hear an application filed by Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on October 14 against a defamation complaint filed by Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat. Previously on September 16, Special MP-MLA Court Judge MK Nagpal posted the matter for arguments for October on the joint request...

SC to hear plea of J’khand CM Soren against ED’s summons today

September 18, 2023

The Supreme Court of India recently adjourned the hearing regarding Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s challenge against the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) summons in an alleged money-laundering case today on September 18. The Bench comprising Justices Aniruddha Bose and Bela M Trivedi rescheduled the proceedings upon being informed that senior advocate...

Integrity is core of legal profession: CJI Chandrachud

September 18, 2023

Our profession will continue to thrive or it will self-destruct based on whether we do or do not maintain our integrity, Chief Justice of India Dhananjay Chandrachud said here on Sunday. The CJI asserted that integrity is the core of the legal profession. Integrity is not eroded by one thunderstorm,...

SC defers hearing on Sisodia’s bail pleas to October 4

September 16, 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday deferred hearing for October 4 on the bail pleas of AAP leader Manish Sisodia in two Delhi excise policy cases being probed by the CBI & ED. A bench comprising Justices Sanjiv Khanna and SVN Bhatti adjourned the matter after senior advocate Abhishek Singhvi, appearing...

SC adjourns hearing on plea of Jharkhand CM challenging ED summons

September 16, 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday adjourned the hearing regarding Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s challenge against the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) summons in an alleged money-laundering case to 18 September. The Bench comprising Justices Aniruddha Bose and Bela M Trivedi rescheduled the proceedings upon being informed that senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi...

SC extends protection again for 2 weeks to EGI Members

September 16, 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday decided to extend the protection from coercive action granted to four members of the Editors Guild of India (EGI) by an additional two weeks. This extension pertains to their involvement in two FIRs filed against them in Manipur. The allegations in question accuse them of...

SC reserves verdict on plea seeking ban on fire crackers in Delhi

September 15, 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its verdict on a plea seeking a ban on firecrackers to reduce pollution levels, particularly in the Delhi-NCR region. The court has directed the Delhi Police not to issue temporary licences for the sale of firecrackers in the national capital. A bench comprising Justice...

Allahabad, Punjab-Haryana HCs to get permanent judges

September 15, 2023

The Supreme Court collegium, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, on Thursday issued recommendations for the appointment of permanent judges. In a meeting comprising Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Sanjiv Khanna, the collegium has made these recommendations, which have been subsequently posted on the apex court’s website. The recommendations pertain...

Convicted lawmakers should face lifetime ban from contesting polls, SC told

September 15, 2023

Senior advocate Vijay Hansaria, in his 19th report as amicus curiae to the Supreme Court regarding criminal cases against lawmakers, has urged the Court to amend the current provision. Currently, elected representatives convicted of offences involving moral turpitude face disqualification from contesting elections for only six years. Hansaria proposes that...

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