Judicial Discipline – Lawcutor

Political Dictate Blatantly Displayed”: Supreme Court Upholds Quashing of Sanction Granted on Reconsideration Without Fresh Material

Introduction Can a sanctioning authority, having once declined sanction for prosecution of a public servant under Section 19 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, reverse that decision on the…

Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal for Late Production of Documents in Commercial Suit – Strict Adherence to CCA Timelines Reiterated

The Supreme Court upheld the rejection of an application to file additional documents at a belated stage, underscoring the Commercial Courts Act, 2015’s (CCA) emphasis on expeditious resolution of disputes.…

Supreme Court Clarifies Applicability of Haryana Remission Policies – 2002 Policy (Art. 161) Prevails Over 2008 Policy for Appellant

In a significant ruling on remission policies, the Supreme Court has held that the appellant, convicted for murder, is entitled to consideration under the more beneficial 2002 Haryana Remission Policy…

Supreme Court Stays High Court Orders on VIP Security in Haryana and Punjab

The Supreme Court recently stayed the Punjab and Haryana High Court's orders revoking the security cover of IAS officers in Haryana involved in civil administration and quasi-judicial work. The top…

Supreme Court Upholds Cancellation of Bail in Allahabad HC Ruling; Cites “Judicial Discipline”

On November 28, 2024, the Supreme Court dismissed Special Leave Petitions (SLPs) filed by four convicts challenging the cancellation of their post-conviction bail by the Allahabad High Court. The case…