From overturning its personal judgment on immunity to MPs and MLAs from prosecution for taking bribes to directing the Aam Aadmi Celebration (AAP) to vacate Delhi Excessive Courtroom’s land until June 15, the Supreme Courtroom handled a number of vital case up to now week. This is an inventory of authorized instances that made headlines up to now week.
MP, MLAs Not Immune From Prosecution In Bribery Circumstances: Supreme Courtroom’s Huge Verdict
The Supreme Courtroom on Monday dominated that Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of Legislative Meeting (MLAs) weren’t immune from prosecution for taking bribes to make a speech or vote within the legislature. The court docket mentioned that bribery will not be protected by Parliamentary privileges. The court docket additionally mentioned that MLA taking bribes to vote in Rajya Sabha elections will also be prosecuted underneath the Prevention of Corruption Act (PCA). Learn extra
‘Amazed At Audacity’: SC Slams Ex-Forest Minister Harak Singh Rawat For Harm To Forest, Permits Tigers Safari With Situations
The Supreme Courtroom on Wednesday slammed the previous Uttarakhand forest minister Harak Singh Rawat after which divisional forest officer Kishan Chand for felling of bushes on a mass scale to assemble buildings illegally underneath the pretext of promotion of tourism in Corbett Tiger Reserve. The court docket additionally additionally permitted institution of a Tiger Safari on the Corbett Nationwide Park in peripheral and buffer zones of the reserved forest. Learn extra
Are Tiger Safaris Banned In India? All You Want To Know About SC’s Verdict In Jim Corbett Case
No, the Supreme Courtroom in its March 6 Judgment has not banned tiger safaris. It famous that though it is not going to be permissible to ascertain a ‘Tiger Safari’ in a core or vital tiger habitat space with out acquiring the prior approval of the Nationwide Board, such an exercise can be permissible within the buffer or peripheral space. It additionally mentioned that the present safaris is not going to be disturbed. Learn extra
Contempt Plea In SC In opposition to SBI After Failing To Submit Electoral Bonds Particulars By March 6
Senior Advocate Prashant Bhushan informed the Supreme Courtroom immediately that the Affiliation for Democratic Reforms (ADR) has filed a contempt petition towards the State Financial institution of India (SBI) for willfully and intentionally disobeying the judgment handed by the Structure Bench of the highest court docket. Learn extra
‘Not A Layman, Ought to Know Penalties’: SC To Hear Udhayanidhi Stalin’s Plea To Membership FIRs Over ‘Sanatan’ Comment
The Supreme Courtroom on Monday agreed to listen to petition filed by the DMK chief Udhayanidhi Stalin for clubbing of FIRs lodged towards him over his remarks concerning “Sanatana Dharma.” The court docket nonetheless, additionally expressed displeasure at remarks made by the DMK chief and requested him if he was not conscious of the implications of his remarks. Learn extra
Delhi Excessive Courtroom Units Apart Suspension Of seven BJP MLAs From Delhi Meeting
The Delhi Excessive Courtroom on Wednesday put aside suspension of seven Bharatiya Janata Celebration (BJP) MLAs from the rest of the Finances session of the Delhi Meeting. The seven MLAs had been suspended for repeatedly interrupting Delhi LG VK Saxena a number of occasions throughout his Meeting handle on February 15 whereas he was highlighting the achievements of the Aam Aadmi Celebration (AAP) authorities. Learn extra
Supreme Courtroom Asks AAP To Vacate Celebration Workplace On Delhi HC’s Land By June 15
The Supreme Courtroom on Monday gave the Aam Aadmi Celebration (AAP) time until June 15 to vacate its occasion workplace in Delhi’s Rouse Avenue. The court docket additionally permitted AAP to maneuver the Land and Growth Workplace (L&DO) for recent allotment of land for occasion workplace. The court docket additionally directed L&DO to course of the appliance in accordance with legislation within the meantime and talk its determination inside 4 weeks. Learn extra
SC Junks Cash Laundering Case In opposition to Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar
The Supreme Courtroom on Tuesday quashed the proceedings towards the Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivkumar in a cash laundering case. In a giant aid to the congress chief, the apex court docket dismissed a 2018 cash laundering case towards him. Learn extra
SC Dismisses MakeMyTrip’s Plea In opposition to Delhi HC Order In Google’s Favour In Adverts Case
The Supreme Courtroom on Thursday dismissed a petition by on-line journey company ‘Make My Journey’ towards Delhi Excessive Courtroom’s determination in favour of Google within the Trademark matter. In December 2023, the Delhi Excessive Courtroom had put aside a single decide’s order which restrained Google and Reserving.com from utilizing ‘MakeMyTrip’ mark, with or with out areas, as a key phrase on the Google Adverts Program. Learn extra