NDPS Disposal Rules Don’t Bar Interim Release Of Seized Vehicle To Innocent Owner : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has clarified that the NDPS (Seizure, Storage, Sampling & Disposal) Rules, 2022 do not prevent courts from granting interim release of a seized vehicle when the owner appears to be innocent and uninvolved in the alleged drug offence. Emphasising that the Rules cannot override the Special Court’s powers under Sections 451 and […]
Bar Councils Will Face Contempt Action If Enrollment Fee Above Rs 750 Is Taken; Don’t Withhold Applicants’ Documents: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has once again pulled up the Bar Council of India and State Bar Councils for continuing to charge enrolment fees beyond the statutory limit of ₹750. In its latest order dated October 30, the Court reminded the authorities that its 2024 judgment in Gaurav Kumar v. Union of India clearly prohibits any […]
Why should one pay to spend 12 hours in traffic jams? Supreme Court questions toll fees on Kerala highway
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday slammed toll collection on dilapidated highways that leave commuters stranded, remarking that commuters pay despite suffering long delays, drawing parallel to the national capital, noting few hours of rain can bring Delhi to a standstill.A bench of Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justices K Vinod Chandran and N V […]
SC stays Madras High Court order, allows NHAI to collect toll on Madurai-Tuticorin highway
The Supreme Court on Monday stayed a Madras High Court order that prevented the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) from collecting toll on the Madurai-Tuticorin highway till it is relaid and maintained. A bench of Justices P K Mishra and Manmohan issued notice on the appeal by the NHAI challenging the June 3 order […]
SC Restores Bail, Quashes Calcutta HC Order Passed After 20 Years Over One-Day Non-Appearance by Counsel
New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India has intervened to restore the bail of petitioner Sujit Santra, setting aside a Calcutta High Court order that had recalled his bail due to absence of representati….. Read More
Supreme Court Orders Release of Seized Vehicle in NDPS Case, Cites Owner’s Discharge and Trial Delay, Reduces Surety Bond
New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India has delivered a significant directive allowing the release of a vehicle seized in connection with an NDPS case with a reduced surety bond, emphasizing the importance of balancing property rights with judicial requirements. Read More on https://lawstreet.co/judiciary/supreme-court-orders-release-of-seized-vehicle-in-ndps-case-cites-owners-discharge-and-trial-delay-reduces-surety-bond
Section 452 Cr.PC- No Bar Under NDPS Act For Interim Release Of Seized Vehicle, Extremely Unfair To Direct Owner Not To Sell Vehicle: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has directed the Trial Court to release the vehicle of an Advocate in an NDPS Act case and further clarified that even if a vehicle was deemed liable for confiscation, the owner had to be given a hearing, and confiscation was not justified if the owner proved that the vehicle had been […]
Interview by SuperLawyer- “From Legal Legacy to Entrepreneurship”- Learn about her transition from aspiring journalist to a first-generation lawyer, fueled by the transformative power of legal concepts……
You have an extensive legal career with experience in various roles and different areas of law. can you share the story of how you got started in law and what motivated you to pursue a career in the legal field? Choosing a career path is often a journey of self-discovery, and mine was no exception. […]
Supreme Court refuses to stay Patna High Court decision to quash Bihar reservation law
The reservation for SC/STs and backward classes was increased to 65 per cent in 2023, reducing the open merit category to 35 percent. The decision was struck down by the Patna High Court in June this year. Read the full article HERE.
Kolkata Municipal Corporation’s demolition notice temporarily stayed until august 28th by Supreme Court
Kolkata, India – In the ongoing legal battle between a rickshaw puller and the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC), the Chief’s Court(CJI DY. Chandrachud) on 25.08.2023 granted a status quo order, effectively halting the demolition of the house in question until August 28th, 5:00 PM. This decision provided a breathing space to the petitioner whose house […]
