The Supreme Court will hear on February 17 various petitions filed by American short selling firm
‘Hindenburg Research’ on the allegations leveled against Adani group companies.
Significantly, due to the allegations of fraud made by Hindenburg Research on Adani Group,
the shares of Adani companies have registered a decline.
After this, the Center had agreed in the last hearing on the proposal of the Supreme Court to set up a committee of experts to strengthen the regulatory mechanism for the stock market.
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Petition filed regarding the election of the Mayor of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi
The Supreme Court will hear on February 17 the petition filed regarding the election of the Mayor of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi.
In the last hearing, the court had said that it is clear from the constitutional provisions that nominated councilors do not have the right to vote in the mayoral elections. Chief Justice DY Chandrachud had said that nominated councilors (aldermen) cannot vote in mayoral elections.
There is complete clarity about this in the constitution. ASG (Additional Solicitor General) Sanjay Jain, appearing on behalf of the Lt Governor, had said in the court that elections are being held on February 16, but we want to debate the matter of casting the votes of the Alderman.
PIL seeking to allow citizens to file petitions directly in Parliament for debate on important issues
The Supreme Court will hear on February 17 a PIL seeking to allow citizens to file petitions directly in Parliament for debate on important issues.
The petition said that citizens have a fundamental right to invite discussion on issues of public interest.
The court had asked the petitioner’s counsel that if the petition is allowed, it may hamper the functioning of Parliament, as other countries have India has a large population as compared to You want it to be declared under Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution.
This will block the functioning of the Parliament.
Petition filed by Aam Aadmi Party convenor Arvind Kejriwal
The Supreme Court will hear on February 17 the petition filed by Aam Aadmi Party convenor Arvind Kejriwal.
During the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, an FIR was lodged against Kejriwal for holding public meetings and taking out processions without permission at Gauriganj and Musafirkhana Kotwali and Sultanpur in Amethi district.
Telangana Police’s plea challenging the High Court order that had upheld the CBI probe into the alleged criminal conspiracy behind the BJP’s attempt to poach BRS MLAs
The Supreme Court will hear on February 17 the Telangana Police’s plea challenging the High Court order that had upheld the CBI probe into the alleged criminal conspiracy behind the BJP’s attempt to poach BRS MLAs.
A division bench of the Telangana High Court on February 6 upheld the single judge’s earlier order of December 26, 2022, transferring the case to the CBI.
The petition argued that the High Court did not appreciate that the CBI works directly under the Center and is under the control of the Office of the Prime Minister and the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Petition filed by filmmaker Leena Manimekalai regarding the ‘Kali’ poster controversy
The Supreme Court will hear on February 17 the petition filed by filmmaker Leena Manimekalai regarding the ‘Kali’ poster controversy.
In the last hearing, Leena Manimekalai’s lawyer Kamini Jaiswal had said that Leena is a famous filmmaker. There are 6 cases registered against him.
In which a total of 6 cases have been registered in UP, MP, Uttarakhand, Delhi. Look out circular has been issued. Leena Manimekalai has demanded cancellation of cases filed against her in several states.
Leena had shown Goddess Kali smoking cigarette in her documentary film ‘Kali’.
Many cases were registered against Leena regarding this dispute.
Bhima Koregaon case
The Supreme Court will hear on February 17 the petition filed by social activist Gautam Navlakha,
accused in the Bhima Koregaon case, regarding his detention.
Petition filed by Malik Mazhar Sultan
The Supreme Court will hear the petition filed by Malik Mazhar Sultan on February 17.
In the last hearing, the Supreme Court had assigned different amicus curiae to different states and high courts for investigation.
The Court will consider two broad issues – (1) the filling of vacancies in the District Judiciary;
(2) Infrastructure including disbursement of funds by HC.
Senior advocate Vijay Hansaria had filed a status report on the High Courts of Orissa,
Madhya Pradesh, Patna, Punjab and Haryana.
Petition filed for not following the guidelines given by the Supreme Court for the prevention of adulteration in milk
The Supreme Court will hear on February 17 the contempt petition filed for not following the guidelines given by the Supreme Court for the prevention of adulteration in milk. The court had issued directions on a petition filed by Swami Achyutananda Tirtha.
The court had said that the Government of India should make necessary changes in the Food Safety and Standards Act 2006.
Describing adulteration as a serious issue,
the court has directed that the central and state governments should take effective steps to implement the ‘Food Safety and Standards Act 2006’.
10-The Supreme Court will hear on February 17 the petition filed by the West Bengal Election Commission against Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Suvendu Adhikari. Explain that the State Election Commission appoints the supervision and conducting authority for the Panchayat elections. The commission usually deploys state police forces to maintain security on the days of polling and counting.
Petitions filed in connection with a large number of vacant posts in tribunals across the country
The Supreme Court will hear on February 17 various petitions filed in connection with a large number of vacant posts in tribunals across the country.
The tribunals have 19 presiding officers, 110 judicial members and 111 technical posts vacant.
The court had told Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing on behalf of the Central Government, that this is the condition of the tribunal.
We do not know what is the stand of the government. The court had also said whether you want to continue these tribunals or want to close them. Something needs to be done.
Petition filed in the case of eviction of the mosque in the Allahabad High Court premises
The Supreme Court will hear on February 17 the petition filed in the case of eviction of the mosque in the Allahabad High Court premises.
The Supreme Court will hear a petition arising out of the Allahabad High Court’s 2017 direction to vacate a mosque located in its premises.
The High Court had asked the mosque management to vacate, following which the Supreme Court ordered status quo.
Case against manufacturers and sellers of illicit liquor in Punjab
13-Will hear on February 17 the case against manufacturers and sellers of illicit liquor in Punjab.
In the last hearing, the Punjab government filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court,
clarifying its excise policy, saying that the department regularly conducts campaigns against manufacturers and sellers of illicit liquor.
Apart from this, the State Government is taking additional measures to fill all the vacant posts in the Excise Department of the State.
But the Supreme Court has directed the Punjab government to take immediate strict steps on illegal liquor.
