10 Dec 2024 – Lawcutor

Supreme Court: Deputation Service with Gap Cannot Be Counted as Regular Service for Promotion

On December 9, the Supreme Court ruled that an unbroken deputation service is essential to qualify for promotion under specific service rules. A bench of Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia and Justice…

Supreme Court: Inordinate Delays in Death Penalty Execution Violate Article 21

On December 9, the Supreme Court held that prolonged delays in executing death sentences dehumanize convicts and, when caused by factors beyond their control, necessitate commutation to life imprisonment. The…

Supreme Court Criticizes Delhi Government for Lack of Progress on Enhancing Green Cover

On December 9, the Supreme Court expressed dissatisfaction with the Delhi government's failure to take meaningful steps to increase green cover in the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi. A…

Supreme Court Imposes ₹50,000 Costs on Food Corporation of India for Filing Frivolous SLP

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On December 9, the Supreme Court dismissed a Special Leave Petition (SLP) filed by the Food Corporation of India (FCI) and its Divisional Manager, imposing a cost of ₹50,000 each…