Tag: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has emphasized the need to encourage compounding of cheque bounce offences if parties are willing. Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia noted the high number of pending cases and stressed prioritizing compensation over punishment under the NI Act. The court acquitted appellants in a special leave petition, citing a settlement between parties.

The Supreme Court, led by CJI D Y Chandrachud, is hearing petitions regarding the controversial NEET-UG 2024. The court emphasized that any re-exam order must prove systemic irregularities. Over 23 lakh students took the exam on May 5.

The Supreme Court has agreed to consider forming a constitution bench to hear pleas challenging the validity of passing laws like the Aadhaar Act as money bills. This comes after senior advocate Kapil Sibal urged for the petitions to be listed for hearing.

The NTA has filed new petitions to transfer NEET-UG paper leak cases from the Rajasthan High Court to the Supreme Court. The matter is scheduled for a hearing on July 15 by a bench led by CJI DY Chandrachud. The top court had previously stayed proceedings in related cases.

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended new Chief Justices for the Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Madras, and Meghalaya High Courts. The recommendations come amid existing and upcoming vacancies in these courts.

Petitioners seeking marriage equality rights have requested an open court hearing for the Supreme Court's review of a decision denying legal recognition to same-sex couples. The request, presented by senior advocate NK Kaul, will be considered by a bench led by CJI D.Y. Chandrachud.

The Supreme Court will hear pleas regarding the cancellation of the NEET-UG exam, opposed by the Centre citing fairness to honest candidates. The CBI is investigating alleged irregularities, while new laws target unfair practices in exams.

The Supreme Court criticized the Orissa High Court's decision to limit bail for an accused under the NDPS Act to two months. The bench, led by Justice J.B. Pardiwala, emphasized that the right to a speedy trial is fundamental and ordered that the accused remain on bail pending further orders.

The Supreme Court issued a notice regarding a plea to cancel the NEET-UG 2024 counselling, set to start on July 6, despite allegations of a leaked question paper. The court declined to delay the process but scheduled a hearing for July 8.

The Supreme Court has halted proceedings in various High Courts concerning the alleged NEET UG paper leak. The stay follows transfer petitions by the National Testing Agency, with a reevaluation set for July 8, 2024. This includes a review of grace marks previously cancelled, and options provided for affected candidates.

The Supreme Court directed the National Testing Agency to address any irregularities in the NEET UG exam, emphasizing zero tolerance for negligence. The court discussed potential fraud impacts and combined this case with other related petitions. Notably, recent confessions about a paper leak were reported by Bihar Police.

The Supreme Court declined an ex-parte CBI investigation into alleged irregularities in the NEET UG 2024 exam, including a reported paper leak. The court has given the National Testing Agency two weeks to respond to these allegations and noted that it will not interrupt the upcoming medical program admission counselling despite these issues.

The Supreme Court was informed that 1,563 NEET-UG 2024 candidates' scorecards are canceled due to grace marks issues. A re-test is scheduled for June 23, with results by June 30, ensuring timely counselling. The Education Minister assured no paper leak was found and justice will be served.

The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the National Testing Agency (NTA) regarding allegations of a paper leak in the NEET UG 2024 exam. The court refused to stay the counselling process and has scheduled further hearings for July 8.

The Supreme, through Justices Aravind Kumar and Sandeep Mehta, declined to entertain a petition by the YSR Congress Party contesting an ECI circular on postal ballot validity. This follows a dismissal by the Andhra Pradesh High Court citing alternate remedies available.