Supreme Court of India.1. Sushil Ansal v. State thr. CBI.[Judgment – Item 1A in court 3 – Crl.A. No. 597/2010].Bench: Anil R Dave J., Kurian Joseph J., AK Goel J..The case pertaining to Uphaar Cinema tragedy. The Court had ruled that the convicts, Ansal brothers, need not undergo further imprisonment; it had instead imposed a fine of Rs. 30 crore on each of them. It had, however, not given the reasons for its decision. Today’s judgment is likely to spell out the reasons for the Court’s decision..Today in court: Details of the judgment were not pronounced in open court; Justice Anil R Dave said that “we have now given the reasons [for its decision]”. Details of the judgment are awaited..2. Sanjiv Rajendra Bhatt v. Union of India & Ors..[Item 1 in court 1- Writ Petition (Crl.) 135/2011].Bench: Chief Justice HL Dattu, Arun Mishra J..The application filed by Sanjiv Bhatt seeking impleadment of Amit Shah and S Gurumurthy in the 2011 case before the Supreme Court..Bhatt has also made allegations against current Additional Solicitor General Tushar Mehta for his alleged role in trying to scuttle the investigation and has sought SIT probe into the same..Senior Advocate Indira Jaising is advancing her arguments for Sanjiv Bhatt. The hearing will resume today..Today in court: Senior Advocate Indira Jaising concluded her submissions and Advocate Prashant Bhushan has now commenced his arguments. The hearing will resume tomorrow..3. Suo-moto:In Re v. Harassement & Physical Abuse of Ms. ‘M’.[Item 25 in court 2 – SMW(CRL) NO. 1/2014] .Bench: TS Thakur J., Kurian Joseph J..This petition pertains to the allegation of gang rape of a lawyer from Chattisgarh. The lawyer had entered the Chief Justice’ court last year and handed over a bunch of papers alleging gang rape. She had claimed that though an FIR was lodged, no action was taken pursuant to that. She had also claimed that she had swallowed poisonous naphthalene balls..The court had, immediately taken sou moto cognisance of the case and sought records of the woman’s complaint from the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Bilaspur. She had also been given medical treatment with the Delhi Legal Services Authority being asked to assist her..Check evening updates to know more..Today in court: The Bench rose before the matter could be taken up. However, Senior Advocate Indira Jaising, representing the Delhi Legal Services Authority, mentioned the matter and said that the case should be heard and disposed of expeditiously. The Bench relented and posted the matter for October 28. The Bench also had a word with the prosecutrix who was present in the court. When the teary eyed prosecutrix expressed her apprehensions, the Court reassured her that with Indira Jaising behind her, there was no reason to worry..4. Prasar Bharti v. Board of Control for Cricket in India & Ors..[Item 4 in court 8 – SLP(C) NO. 4572-4573/2015].Bench: Ranjan Gogoi J., NV Ramana J. .An appeal against the Delhi HC judgment barring Doordarshan from sharing a live feed of World Cup Cricket matches with private cable operators. The Court had issued notice, and stayed the judgment on February 10 this year. You can read more about the case here..5. Union of India v. Reliance Industries Ltd. and Ors. .[Item 1A in court 14 – SLP (Civil) 11396/ 2015].Bench : AK Sikri J., Rohinton Nariman J..The arbitration between the Central government and Reliance arising out of disputes related to Panna Mutkta and Tapti gas fields. Today the court will pronounce on whether Peter Leaver, one of the three arbitrators, should be removed. The Centre has sought his removal alleging bias..Today in court: The Court dismissed the Centre’s petition. This would mean that Peter Leaver will continue in his role as one of the three arbitrators..Delhi High Court.1. Somnath Bharti Vs State.[For Judgment].Bench: Suresh Kait J..An anticipatory bail application moved by AAP MLA Somnath Bharti against non-bailable warrants issued by a trial court in a domestic violence case filed by Bharti’s wife, Lipika Mitra..Senior Counsel Dayan Krishnan had appeard for Bharti, and had secured interim protection for Bharti..On the last hearing, the Bench reserved judgment, and directed the Delhi Police to not take any coercive steps against Bharti..Today in Court: The Bench dismissed Bharti’s petition, thereby allowing the Delhi Police to apprehend the AAP politico..2. All India Human Rights Social Justice Front Vs Taslima Nasreen & Anr. [Item 24, Court 1: WP (C) 9129/2015].Bench: Chief Justice, Jayant Nath J..A fresh petition challenging the Indian Government’s decision to renew author Taslima Nasreen’s visa in August of this year..Today in Court: The petition was dismissed. You can read the detailed report here.
Supreme Court of India.1. Sushil Ansal v. State thr. CBI.[Judgment – Item 1A in court 3 – Crl.A. No. 597/2010].Bench: Anil R Dave J., Kurian Joseph J., AK Goel J..The case pertaining to Uphaar Cinema tragedy. The Court had ruled that the convicts, Ansal brothers, need not undergo further imprisonment; it had instead imposed a fine of Rs. 30 crore on each of them. It had, however, not given the reasons for its decision. Today’s judgment is likely to spell out the reasons for the Court’s decision..Today in court: Details of the judgment were not pronounced in open court; Justice Anil R Dave said that “we have now given the reasons [for its decision]”. Details of the judgment are awaited..2. Sanjiv Rajendra Bhatt v. Union of India & Ors..[Item 1 in court 1- Writ Petition (Crl.) 135/2011].Bench: Chief Justice HL Dattu, Arun Mishra J..The application filed by Sanjiv Bhatt seeking impleadment of Amit Shah and S Gurumurthy in the 2011 case before the Supreme Court..Bhatt has also made allegations against current Additional Solicitor General Tushar Mehta for his alleged role in trying to scuttle the investigation and has sought SIT probe into the same..Senior Advocate Indira Jaising is advancing her arguments for Sanjiv Bhatt. The hearing will resume today..Today in court: Senior Advocate Indira Jaising concluded her submissions and Advocate Prashant Bhushan has now commenced his arguments. The hearing will resume tomorrow..3. Suo-moto:In Re v. Harassement & Physical Abuse of Ms. ‘M’.[Item 25 in court 2 – SMW(CRL) NO. 1/2014] .Bench: TS Thakur J., Kurian Joseph J..This petition pertains to the allegation of gang rape of a lawyer from Chattisgarh. The lawyer had entered the Chief Justice’ court last year and handed over a bunch of papers alleging gang rape. She had claimed that though an FIR was lodged, no action was taken pursuant to that. She had also claimed that she had swallowed poisonous naphthalene balls..The court had, immediately taken sou moto cognisance of the case and sought records of the woman’s complaint from the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Bilaspur. She had also been given medical treatment with the Delhi Legal Services Authority being asked to assist her..Check evening updates to know more..Today in court: The Bench rose before the matter could be taken up. However, Senior Advocate Indira Jaising, representing the Delhi Legal Services Authority, mentioned the matter and said that the case should be heard and disposed of expeditiously. The Bench relented and posted the matter for October 28. The Bench also had a word with the prosecutrix who was present in the court. When the teary eyed prosecutrix expressed her apprehensions, the Court reassured her that with Indira Jaising behind her, there was no reason to worry..4. Prasar Bharti v. Board of Control for Cricket in India & Ors..[Item 4 in court 8 – SLP(C) NO. 4572-4573/2015].Bench: Ranjan Gogoi J., NV Ramana J. .An appeal against the Delhi HC judgment barring Doordarshan from sharing a live feed of World Cup Cricket matches with private cable operators. The Court had issued notice, and stayed the judgment on February 10 this year. You can read more about the case here..5. Union of India v. Reliance Industries Ltd. and Ors. .[Item 1A in court 14 – SLP (Civil) 11396/ 2015].Bench : AK Sikri J., Rohinton Nariman J..The arbitration between the Central government and Reliance arising out of disputes related to Panna Mutkta and Tapti gas fields. Today the court will pronounce on whether Peter Leaver, one of the three arbitrators, should be removed. The Centre has sought his removal alleging bias..Today in court: The Court dismissed the Centre’s petition. This would mean that Peter Leaver will continue in his role as one of the three arbitrators..Delhi High Court.1. Somnath Bharti Vs State.[For Judgment].Bench: Suresh Kait J..An anticipatory bail application moved by AAP MLA Somnath Bharti against non-bailable warrants issued by a trial court in a domestic violence case filed by Bharti’s wife, Lipika Mitra..Senior Counsel Dayan Krishnan had appeard for Bharti, and had secured interim protection for Bharti..On the last hearing, the Bench reserved judgment, and directed the Delhi Police to not take any coercive steps against Bharti..Today in Court: The Bench dismissed Bharti’s petition, thereby allowing the Delhi Police to apprehend the AAP politico..2. All India Human Rights Social Justice Front Vs Taslima Nasreen & Anr. [Item 24, Court 1: WP (C) 9129/2015].Bench: Chief Justice, Jayant Nath J..A fresh petition challenging the Indian Government’s decision to renew author Taslima Nasreen’s visa in August of this year..Today in Court: The petition was dismissed. You can read the detailed report here.
