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Supreme Court justice Indu Malhotra, first woman member of the Bar to be directly appointed as a judge in the top court, choked on her farewell speech on Friday that got chief Justice of India SA Bobde to cut in.(PTI)

india news

Updated on Mar 12, 2021 04:59 PM IST

Byhindustantimes.com, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

Exit deals don’t negate right to compensation: Supreme Court order

In the order that could strengthen the rights of homebuyers under the Consumer Protection Act, the court has held that the right to claim compensation is independent of schemes offered by developers that give an option to the buyers to rescind their purchase.

In its order last week, a bench of the apex court headed by justice Dhananjay Y Chandrachud, highlighted that “a genuine flat buyer wants a roof over the head” and therefore, schemes offering them a refund of what they had paid to date would not be sufficient.(Sanchit Khanna/HT PHOTO)

india news

Updated on Dec 23, 2020 03:52 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByUtkarsh Anand

Top court takes exception to selective disclosures by media in criminal trials

The apex court was hearing a case related to the suicide of a doctor in Agra on August 6, following which her father registered a dowry harassment case against her husband and in-laws on August 7. Within a couple of days of the death, the alleged suicide note was published in local newspapers.

The bench found the “selective leak” to be a disturbing trend and found it proper to transfer the investigation of the case to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).(Amal KS/HT File Photo)

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Published on Dec 18, 2020 01:59 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByAbraham Thomas

Aged in-laws can’t evict married woman: Supreme Court

The court held that whenever such a dispute arises before the senior citizens tribunal, it cannot simply order for eviction of the daughter-in-law, but what is required on its part is to “appropriately mould reliefs, after noticing the competing claims of the parties”.

The top court bench, headed by justice DY Chandrachud, said that the right of a woman to live in a shared household cannot be defeated by resorting to a hurried eviction proceedings instituted at the senior citizens tribunal.(PTI File Photo)

india news

Updated on Dec 31, 2020 02:49 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByUtkarsh Anand and Abraham Thomas

Sudarshan News gets notice from Centre for airing show

Solicitor general Tushar Mehta informed the Supreme Court on Wednesday about the notice during the hearing on a public interest litigation that sought restraint to be placed on the show, titled Bindas Bol, whose telecast was blocked by the top court with six episodes remaining to be telecast.

The bench, also comprising justices Indu Malhotra and KM Joseph, reminded the Centre that the notice had been issued only after the court stayed the airing of the show.

india news

Published on Sep 24, 2020 01:44 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByAbraham Thomas

SC rescues traders facing 200% customs duty on Pak imports post-Pulwama attack

The Supreme Court on Wednesday came to the rescue of certain traders who were asked to pay “enhanced custom duty of 200%” on imported goods from Pakistan due to sudden increase in the tariff by the Centre following the 2019 Pulwama terror attack and ordered that they will have to pay the duty under the older tariff.

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Updated on Sep 24, 2020 12:14 AM IST

Hindustan Times/New Delhi | ByPress Trust of India, New Delhi

Programme code violation by Sudarshan TV, issued show cause notice, Centre tells SC

A bench of Justices D Y Chandrachud, Indu Malhotra and K M Joseph was informed by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta that Sudarshan TV has to give reply to the show cause notice by September 28, failing which an ex parte decision will be taken.

The top court said that the steps taken by the government in pursuance to the show cause notice against the channel will be subject to the orders of the court. (HT file photo)

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Published on Sep 23, 2020 07:59 PM IST

New Delhi | ByPress Trust of India | Posted by Arpan Rai

SC judge advocates separate arbitration acts for domestic and foreign awards

Justice Malhotra was speaking on “Arbitration Highlights Need to Shift From Ad Hoc to Institutional Arbitration” at the 12th annual international arbitration conclave, organised by Nani Palkhivala Arbitration Centre, according to a statement.

Supreme Court judge Indu Malhotra was speaking on “Arbitration Highlights Need to Shift From Ad Hoc to Institutional Arbitration”(PTI File Photo)

india news

Updated on Feb 16, 2020 04:44 AM IST

New Delhi | ByPress Trust of India

Supreme Court denies report that 2 judges met probe panel member in CJI case

Besides Justice Bobde, other members in the committee are two women judges of the apex court -- justices Indu Malhotra and Indira Banerjee.

The Supreme Court denied on Sunday a media report that said justices RF Nariman and DY Chandrachud met Justice SA Bobde who is heading an in-house committee inquiring into the sexual harassment allegations against CJI.(Sonu Mehta/HT File PHOTO)

india news

Updated on May 05, 2019 01:43 PM IST

New Delhi | ByPress Trust of India

SC panel probing CJI case holds three-hour hearing

No one except the complainant has been allowed to appear before the panel, even though last week an attempt was made by the complainant’s advocate to help her in the ongoing proceedings.

A decision to conduct an internal inquiry into the allegations against the Chief Justice of India (CJI) was taken on April 23, after a full court resolution was passed to the effect.(Vipin Kumar/HT PHOTO)

india news

Updated on Apr 30, 2019 01:32 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByBhadra Sinha

‘Conspiracy against CJI’ to be probed by ex-judge

Separately, Supreme Court justice NV Ramana recused himself from the three-member committee formed to inquire into the allegations.

Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi(Vipin Kumar/HT PHOTO)

india news

Updated on Apr 25, 2019 11:14 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByAshok Bagriya

Justice Malhotra inducted to panel to inquire harassment charge against CJI

Justice Malhotra replaces Justice NV Ramana who had, hours earlier, withdrawn from the panel after the complainant questioned his presence in the committee.

Justice Indu Malhotra’s induction will also help meet the condition imposed by the Supreme Court in the Vishaka verdict.(PTI PHOTO)

india news

Updated on Apr 25, 2019 10:45 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

Teachers are entitled to gratuity, says Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that teachers are entitled to gratuity, in a huge respite for the teaching community across the country.

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Published on Mar 07, 2019 11:25 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Sabarimala Highlights| Supreme Court reserves verdict on Sabarimala review pleas

Five judges of the Supreme Court began hearing petitions challenging its verdict that opened the doors of Sabarimala temple to women, setting off massive street protests in Kerala by traditionalists and triggering a political slugfest between the CPI(M) and the BJP.Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi is heading a five-judge constitution bench that is hearing the case which was scheduled to be heard on January 22 but had to be postponed as Justice Indu Malhotra was on medical leave.The top court’s verdict last September had sparked major protests by devotees of Lord Ayyappa against the entry of women and girls between the ages of 10 and 50 years on grounds that women of reproductive age should not be allowed into the temple dedicated to the celibate god.Here are the highlights:

Five judges of the Supreme Court began hearing petitions challenging its verdict that opened the doors of Sabarimala temple to women(PTI)

india news

Updated on Feb 06, 2019 05:03 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

Two different voices in Supreme Court are dangerous, says Attorney General Venugopal

On September 28, a five-judge Constitution bench, headed by the then Chief Justice Dipak Misra, in a 4:1 verdict, had paved the way for entry of women of all ages into Sabarimala temple in Kerala, saying the ban amounted to gender discrimination.

Attorney General K K Venugopal Saturday expressed concern over the Supreme Court relying on the concept of constitutional morality.(HT File Photo)

india news

Updated on Dec 10, 2018 08:24 AM IST

New Delhi | ByPress Trust of India

FIR enough to award compensation to accident victim or the family, says Supreme Court

An FIR registered by police about a road accident is sufficient to award compensation to the victim or the family even if no formal claim petition is filed, the Supreme Court ruled last week, in a move that could significantly benefit survivors or the families of the victims.

The Supreme Court bench said that the law providing compensation in motor accident cases is a beneficial legislation aimed to give solace to victims who either suffer injury or die before their time.(Sonu Mehta/HT File Photo)

india news

Updated on Nov 21, 2018 11:20 PM IST

New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

Sabarimala verdict Highlights: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan calls all-party meeting on Nov 15

Supreme Court Tuesday agreed to hear on January 22 a batch of review petitions against its verdict allowing entry of women of all age groups into the Sabarimala temple.The apex court said however that there will be no stay on the September 28 verdict which allowed entry of women in the shrine.Here are the highlights:

Sabarimala verdict: The BJP and various right-wing groups have been protesting the Supreme Court order allowing women of all ages to enter Sabarimala temple in Kerala.(PTI/File Photo)

india news

Updated on Nov 14, 2018 12:15 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

Supreme Court order on Sabarimala review petitions shortly

The September 28 verdict by a five-judge constitution bench headed by then Chief Justice Dipak had lifted the bar on entry of women aged between 10 and 50 into the temple. However, it had been opposed strongly in the state, with devotees claiming it flouted centuries-old traditions of the temple

The Supreme Court is on Tuesday hearing review petitions on its earlier order allowing women of all ages into Kerala’s Sabarimala shrine.(PTI)

india news

Updated on Nov 13, 2018 03:27 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

The SC’s judgment on the Sabarimala temple entry smacks of hyperactivism

Recent decisions of the Supreme Court indicates that the Court has embarked on a path of hyperactivism, reminiscient of the US Supreme Court in the 1930s, a path that can only lead to total discomfiture

A ‘Karppoorazhi’ procession is being taken out at Lord Ayyappa temple, in Sabarimala, Dec 24, 2014(PTI)

analysis

Published on Oct 08, 2018 02:16 PM IST

ByMarkandey Katju

Decriminalisation of adultery is the first of many steps

It serves as a launchpad for greater freedom, equality, and independence within what is commonly understood to be the private sphere

On September 27, a five-judge bench of the Supreme Court struck down Section 497 of the Indian Penal Code(Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO)

analysis

Updated on Sep 28, 2018 08:11 PM IST

ByGautam Bhatia

Justice Indu Malhotra, lone woman on SC bench hearing Sabarimala temple case, explains why she dissented

In a 4:1 verdict, the Supreme Court on Friday ruled that the ban on entry of women into the Ayyappa temple in Sabarimala violated a women’s right to practise religion.

Supreme Court judge Justice Indu Malhotra at the Supreme Court in New Delhi.(PTI)

india news

Updated on Sep 28, 2018 01:09 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

Gender justice gets a shot in the arm with the SC verdict saying adultery is not a crime

In four concurring opinions running into 243 pages, the Supreme Court found Section 497 of IPC violative of the fundamental rights to equality, non-discrimination, privacy, dignity and autonomy guaranteed under Articles 14, 15 and 21 of the Constitution

Lawyer Kaleeswaram Raj and Thulasi K Raj leave after the Supreme Court verdict on adultery law, in New Delhi, Sep 27. A five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra and consisting of justices RF Nariman, AM Khanwilkar, DY Chandrachud and Indu Malhotra gave a concurring verdict to declare adultery as unconstitutional(PTI)

analysis

Updated on Sep 28, 2018 07:53 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Right to privacy verdict formed basis of ruling for Supreme Court

The four separate but concurring judgements heavily rely on the facet of privacy declared to be an intrinsic part of Article 21 of the Constitution last year.

People react after the Supreme Court verdict which decriminalises consensual gay sex, outside the Supreme Court in New Delhi.(PTI)

india news

Updated on Sep 07, 2018 11:08 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByBhadra Sinha

There is no going back now in the fight for queer rights

Courage against injustice played an important role in the fight against Section 377. The words of the country’s top judges are like balm for the LGBT community

In this file photo dated November 26, 2017, members and supporters of the LGBT community are seen during Namma Pride Bengaluru Queer Habba rally, in Bengaluru. On September 6, a five-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court , unanimously decriminalised part of the 158-year-old colonial law under Section 377 of the IPC which criminalises consensual unnatural sex(PTI)

editorials

Updated on Sep 06, 2018 08:15 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByHT Correspondent

Section 377 Verdict Live: RSS says homosexuality not a crime, but same-sex marriages against nature

The Supreme Court read down Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, decriminalising consensual gay sex on Thursday. In four separate but concurring verdicts, the bench headed by Chief Justice of India, ruled that the section failed to make a distinction between consensual and non-consensual acts. “Any discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation violates fundamental rights,” said Chief Justice Dipak Misra, as he read out the operative portion of the top court’s verdict that struck down Section 377 to the extent that it penalised consensual sexual relationship between two adults.Here are the live updates:

In four separate but concurring verdicts, a Supreme Court bench headed by Chief Justice of India, ruled that the section failed to make a distinction between consensual and non-consensual acts.(AFP)

india news

Updated on Sep 06, 2018 05:08 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByBhadra Sinha and Ashok Bagriya

Supreme Court to witness all-women bench on Sept 5

The Supreme Court for the first time in its history has three sitting women judges.

Justice Indira Banerjee administering the oath of office to Banwarilal Purohit as Governor of Tamil Nadu at Raj Bhavan, Chennai, in October 2017.(Raj Bhavan)

india news

Updated on Sep 01, 2018 05:57 PM IST

New Delhi | ByPress Trust of India

Can’t use ‘creamy layer’ to deny quota in govt job promotions to SC/ST, Centre tells Supreme Court

AG KK Venugopal told the Supreme Court that there has to be adequate representation of the communities that have remained suppressed

Attorney General KK Venugopal argued for “proportional representation for SC and STs” when it comes to promotion in jobs, besides entry level reservation(REUTERS)

india news

Updated on Aug 17, 2018 10:51 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

Feel like baby again at 60: Juniormost judge Justice Joseph on elevation to Supreme Court

I am conscious of my own limitations to be elevated to the highest court, said Justice Joseph in a short speech during a felicitation ceremony organised by the Supreme Court Bar Association.

Justice Joseph during a felicitation ceremony organised by the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA).(Arvind Yadav/HT Photo)

india news

Updated on Aug 15, 2018 07:52 AM IST

New Delhi | ByPress Trust of India

With Indira Banerjee’s elevation, Supreme Court gets 3 sitting women judges for the first time

The Supreme Court has never had three women sitting judges simultaneously since its inception in 1950.

india news

Updated on Aug 04, 2018 11:25 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

LoP Cheema questions officer’s posting in Punjab’s SC panel

In a statement, Cheema said the recent appointment of IAS officer Indu Malhotra was clearly an attempt to infringe on the rights of the SC community and violation of Section 3(2)(f) of the Punjab State Commission for Scheduled Castes (Amendment) Act, 2006.

Leader of opposition Harpal Singh Cheema.(HT File)

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Updated on Aug 04, 2018 09:12 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | ByHT Correspondent

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Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.

In the order that could strengthen the rights of homebuyers under the Consumer Protection Act, the court has held that the right to claim compensation is independent of schemes offered by developers that give an option to the buyers to rescind their purchase.

The apex court was hearing a case related to the suicide of a doctor in Agra on August 6, following which her father registered a dowry harassment case against her husband and in-laws on August 7. Within a couple of days of the death, the alleged suicide note was published in local newspapers.

The court held that whenever such a dispute arises before the senior citizens tribunal, it cannot simply order for eviction of the daughter-in-law, but what is required on its part is to “appropriately mould reliefs, after noticing the competing claims of the parties”.

Solicitor general Tushar Mehta informed the Supreme Court on Wednesday about the notice during the hearing on a public interest litigation that sought restraint to be placed on the show, titled Bindas Bol, whose telecast was blocked by the top court with six episodes remaining to be telecast.

A bench of Justices D Y Chandrachud, Indu Malhotra and K M Joseph was informed by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta that Sudarshan TV has to give reply to the show cause notice by September 28, failing which an ex parte decision will be taken.

Justice Malhotra was speaking on “Arbitration Highlights Need to Shift From Ad Hoc to Institutional Arbitration” at the 12th annual international arbitration conclave, organised by Nani Palkhivala Arbitration Centre, according to a statement.

Besides Justice Bobde, other members in the committee are two women judges of the apex court -- justices Indu Malhotra and Indira Banerjee.

No one except the complainant has been allowed to appear before the panel, even though last week an attempt was made by the complainant’s advocate to help her in the ongoing proceedings.

Separately, Supreme Court justice NV Ramana recused himself from the three-member committee formed to inquire into the allegations.

Justice Malhotra replaces Justice NV Ramana who had, hours earlier, withdrawn from the panel after the complainant questioned his presence in the committee.

The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that teachers are entitled to gratuity, in a huge respite for the teaching community across the country.

On September 28, a five-judge Constitution bench, headed by the then Chief Justice Dipak Misra, in a 4:1 verdict, had paved the way for entry of women of all ages into Sabarimala temple in Kerala, saying the ban amounted to gender discrimination.

An FIR registered by police about a road accident is sufficient to award compensation to the victim or the family even if no formal claim petition is filed, the Supreme Court ruled last week, in a move that could significantly benefit survivors or the families of the victims.

The September 28 verdict by a five-judge constitution bench headed by then Chief Justice Dipak had lifted the bar on entry of women aged between 10 and 50 into the temple. However, it had been opposed strongly in the state, with devotees claiming it flouted centuries-old traditions of the temple

Recent decisions of the Supreme Court indicates that the Court has embarked on a path of hyperactivism, reminiscient of the US Supreme Court in the 1930s, a path that can only lead to total discomfiture

It serves as a launchpad for greater freedom, equality, and independence within what is commonly understood to be the private sphere

In a 4:1 verdict, the Supreme Court on Friday ruled that the ban on entry of women into the Ayyappa temple in Sabarimala violated a women’s right to practise religion.

In four concurring opinions running into 243 pages, the Supreme Court found Section 497 of IPC violative of the fundamental rights to equality, non-discrimination, privacy, dignity and autonomy guaranteed under Articles 14, 15 and 21 of the Constitution

The four separate but concurring judgements heavily rely on the facet of privacy declared to be an intrinsic part of Article 21 of the Constitution last year.

Courage against injustice played an important role in the fight against Section 377. The words of the country’s top judges are like balm for the LGBT community

The Supreme Court for the first time in its history has three sitting women judges.

AG KK Venugopal told the Supreme Court that there has to be adequate representation of the communities that have remained suppressed

I am conscious of my own limitations to be elevated to the highest court, said Justice Joseph in a short speech during a felicitation ceremony organised by the Supreme Court Bar Association.

The Supreme Court has never had three women sitting judges simultaneously since its inception in 1950.

In a statement, Cheema said the recent appointment of IAS officer Indu Malhotra was clearly an attempt to infringe on the rights of the SC community and violation of Section 3(2)(f) of the Punjab State Commission for Scheduled Castes (Amendment) Act, 2006.

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