Supreme Court.1. Digvijaya Singh v. Union of India & Ors..[Item 54 in court 1 – Writ Petition (Civil) 417/2015].Bench: Chief Justice HL Dattu, Arun Mishra J., Amitava Roy J..This petition pertains to the Vyapam scam. The Supreme Court had transferred investigation of the case to the CBI. Subsequently, the CBI had informed the Court that it would require time to take over and had prayed that the Special Task Force, which was initially investigating the case, should be allowed to continue with investigation of those cases which the CBI has not taken over. The Court had allowed this. When the case was last heard, the Court had sought the CBI’s response on the following:.(i) How long will it take for the CBI to take over all the cases from the Special Task Force of Madhya Pradesh?.(ii) When will a lawyer be appointed by the CBI to conduct its cases in the Vyapam scam?.The CBI will respond to the above queries today..Today in court: Solicitor General Ranjit Kumar told the court today that it will take over all cases within 3 – 5 weeks. He said that appointment of CBI counsel to prosecute the cases will be made within 6 weeks. The court did not pass any order today but took note of SG’s submissions and posted the matter for August 24..2. Vishaal Shripati Jogdand v. Union of India & Ors..[Item 59 in court 1 – Writ Petition (Civil) 482/2015].Bench: Chief Justice HL Dattu, Arun Mishra J., Amitava Roy J..A fresh public interest litigation petition..Today in court: This case could not be tracked. Any lead/ information would be appreciated..3. Independent Thought v. Union of India.[Item 307 in court 9 – Writ Petition (Civil) 382/2013].Bench: Madan B Lokur J., UU Lalit J..A petition filed by NGO Independent Thought seeking criminalisation of marital rape between the age of 15 and 18 years. The petitioner has assailed Exception 2 to Section 375 of the Indian Penal Code as violative of Articles 14, 15 and 21 of the Constitution. The impugned provisions provides that sexual intercourse or sexual acts by a man with his own wife, will not be recognised as rape if the wife is above 15 years of age..The Court had issued notice in the case on July 10, 2013. The petition is listed before the Social Justice Bench today..Via 1 Law Street..Today in court: The matter was adjourned to September 18.
Supreme Court.1. Digvijaya Singh v. Union of India & Ors..[Item 54 in court 1 – Writ Petition (Civil) 417/2015].Bench: Chief Justice HL Dattu, Arun Mishra J., Amitava Roy J..This petition pertains to the Vyapam scam. The Supreme Court had transferred investigation of the case to the CBI. Subsequently, the CBI had informed the Court that it would require time to take over and had prayed that the Special Task Force, which was initially investigating the case, should be allowed to continue with investigation of those cases which the CBI has not taken over. The Court had allowed this. When the case was last heard, the Court had sought the CBI’s response on the following:.(i) How long will it take for the CBI to take over all the cases from the Special Task Force of Madhya Pradesh?.(ii) When will a lawyer be appointed by the CBI to conduct its cases in the Vyapam scam?.The CBI will respond to the above queries today..Today in court: Solicitor General Ranjit Kumar told the court today that it will take over all cases within 3 – 5 weeks. He said that appointment of CBI counsel to prosecute the cases will be made within 6 weeks. The court did not pass any order today but took note of SG’s submissions and posted the matter for August 24..2. Vishaal Shripati Jogdand v. Union of India & Ors..[Item 59 in court 1 – Writ Petition (Civil) 482/2015].Bench: Chief Justice HL Dattu, Arun Mishra J., Amitava Roy J..A fresh public interest litigation petition..Today in court: This case could not be tracked. Any lead/ information would be appreciated..3. Independent Thought v. Union of India.[Item 307 in court 9 – Writ Petition (Civil) 382/2013].Bench: Madan B Lokur J., UU Lalit J..A petition filed by NGO Independent Thought seeking criminalisation of marital rape between the age of 15 and 18 years. The petitioner has assailed Exception 2 to Section 375 of the Indian Penal Code as violative of Articles 14, 15 and 21 of the Constitution. The impugned provisions provides that sexual intercourse or sexual acts by a man with his own wife, will not be recognised as rape if the wife is above 15 years of age..The Court had issued notice in the case on July 10, 2013. The petition is listed before the Social Justice Bench today..Via 1 Law Street..Today in court: The matter was adjourned to September 18.
