Amit Anand Choudhary

Realtor fails to meet response timeline, told to pay Rs 1L to 31 buyers

Sep 25, 2024

Judges are also fallible, shouldn't shy away from accepting mistakes: Supreme Court

Sep 25, 2024The Supreme Court of India has recognized mistakes in its earlier order that provided protection to Indiabulls Housing Finance against debt recovery and money laundering cases. The court admitted it did not hear the Enforcement Directorate before issuing the restraint order. It has now modified this decision, allowing the High Court to handle interim protection matters.

Supreme Court: Must stick to timeline for UAPA sanction

Sep 24, 2024The Supreme Court highlighted the need to adhere to timelines under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. It ruled that the seven-day periods for making recommendations and granting prosecution sanctions should be strictly followed. This measure aims to keep executive power in check and protect the rights of accused individuals.

Centre names CJs for eight high courts, day after Supreme Court prod

Sep 22, 2024Centre Saturday cleared SC collegium's recommendations and appointed CJs for eight HCs, just a day after SC sought explanation from it for the delay. It also appointed Jharkhand HC CJ, for which the state had moved a contempt plea against the Centre. President signed warrants of appointment for CJs of Delhi, MP, Meghalaya, Himachal, Kerala, Madras, J&K, Ladakh & Jharkhand.

SC halts bulldozer action without its nod till October 1

Sep 18, 2024The Supreme Court has mandated that all state governments cease demolition activities until October 1 unless approved by the court. Highlighting concerns over the misuse of bulldozers as punitive measures, the court stressed the need for judicial oversight. Demolitions are permitted only for unauthorized constructions on public land.

Alleged role in crime shouldn't spark bulldozer action, SC told

Sep 17, 2024Following the Supreme Court's disapproval of 'bulldozer justice,' several parties, including Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, have proposed measures to prevent it. They argue that alleged criminal involvement should not lead to property demolition and suggest a two-month notice period before any action. The court aims to create pan-India guidelines.

Kejriwal out of jail; 'CBI arrest only to frustrate ED case bail': SC judge

Sep 14, 2024

Bulldozer justice like bulldozing laws of land: Supreme Court

Sep 13, 2024The Supreme Court of India has condemned the practice of 'bulldozer justice,' declaring it illegal. The court stressed that criminal involvement does not justify property demolition and highlighted the need for consistent guidelines to prevent arbitrary actions. This ruling comes after similar criticism earlier this month, targeting states like Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat.

SC junks Abhishek Banerjee & wife’s pleas to quash ED summons

Sep 10, 2024The Supreme Court has dismissed the pleas of Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee and his wife Rujira to quash ED summonses related to an alleged illegal mining case. The court held that PMLA overrides other laws, including CrPC, and that Article 20(3) does not protect accused individuals at the summoning stage.

Myanmar man got 6-month sentence, in jail 12 years later

Sep 8, 2024A Myanmar citizen detained since 2012 after crossing the border and serving six months' imprisonment remains in a Manipur detention center. The Supreme Court is reviewing his plea for release, noting that Canada has accepted him as a refugee. The court has requested the Indian government's response on this matter.