Supreme Court of India.1. Common Cause v. Union of India & Ors..[Item 303 in court 1 – Writ Petition (Civil) 114/2014].Bench: Chief Justice HL Dattu, Arun Mishra J., AK Goel J..Check evening updates to know more about this case..Today in court: Many Senior lawyers appearing in the case sought for transfer of the case to the National Green Tribunal. The matter will be heard tomorrow..HT to Vaibhav Choudhary for the update..2. Centre for Public Interest Litigation v. Union of India & Ors..[Item 11 in court 2 – Writ Petition (Civil) 382/2014].Bench: TS Thakur J., Kurian Joseph J. .A challenge to the 4G spectrum auctions alleging corruption. The matter has been posted for final hearing for today..Today in court: When the matter came up for hearing today, a junior lawyer sough adjournment citing Harish Salve’s unavailability. Justice Thakur minced no words in coming down upon the Senior Advocate. “If he wants to argue, he should come. We cannot tailor our schedule depending on lawyers’ convenience”, he said..The matter was then adjourned to November 17..3. Nagrik Chetna Manch v. Union of India & Ors..[Item 301 in court 6 – IA 3/2015 in Writ Petition (Civil) 932/2013].Bench: Jasti Chelameswar J., SA Bobde J., C Nagappan J. .Applications filed in the Aadhar matter by the RBI and UIDAI seeking clarifications on the interim order passed by the Supreme Court directing that Aadhar should not be mandatory for availing welfare services except LPG and PDS schemes..Today in court: The Court heard all the concerned parties today. Senior Advocate Shyam Divan, appearing for the petitioner, submitted that since the matter has been referred to a Constitution Bench, the interim order of the court should not be interfered with. Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi argued that the details collected pursuant to the scheme will not be shared with third parties except by a court order. He further submitted that poor people will benefit the most from the scheme arguing that if illiterate people can be trusted to elect governments, they are capable of understanding the Aadhar scheme..The court after hearing all the concerned parties, reserved its order. The order will be pronounced at 3.30 pm tomorrow..Delhi High Court.1. Association of Radio Taxis Vs Union of India & Ors. .[Item 33, Court 1- WP (C) 6000/2015].Bench: Chief Justice G Rohini, Jayant Nath J. .A plea filed by the association of radio taxi operators seeking the shut down of app-based cabs which were non licensed..On the last date of hearing, the Bench had tagged the matter with a bunch of similar petitions that had earlier sought revocation of licenses of app-based cab companies on grounds of non-compliance with the Court’s orders..Today in Court: The Bench directed for the matter to be posted before the Single Bench that is hearing all related matters, including a contempt petition against OLA’s owner Bhavish Aggarwal..2. Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Vs Union of India, Rajendra Prashad Vs Govt of NCT of Delhi, MA Usmani Vs Union of India & Ors, Naresh Kumar Vs Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors..[Item 23-29, Court 1].Bench: Chief Justice G Rohini, Jayant Nath J..Petitions questioning the apportionment of powers between the Chief Minister and Lt-Governor..On the last hearing, senior counsel Dayan Krishnan had made his submissions on behalf of the Delhi Government. He is expected to continue today..Today in Court: Krishnan continued with his arguments and submitted before the Court that the Chief Minister of Delhi should not be treated as a ‘puppet of the Union.’ He is expected to continue his submissions tomorrow.
Supreme Court of India.1. Common Cause v. Union of India & Ors..[Item 303 in court 1 – Writ Petition (Civil) 114/2014].Bench: Chief Justice HL Dattu, Arun Mishra J., AK Goel J..Check evening updates to know more about this case..Today in court: Many Senior lawyers appearing in the case sought for transfer of the case to the National Green Tribunal. The matter will be heard tomorrow..HT to Vaibhav Choudhary for the update..2. Centre for Public Interest Litigation v. Union of India & Ors..[Item 11 in court 2 – Writ Petition (Civil) 382/2014].Bench: TS Thakur J., Kurian Joseph J. .A challenge to the 4G spectrum auctions alleging corruption. The matter has been posted for final hearing for today..Today in court: When the matter came up for hearing today, a junior lawyer sough adjournment citing Harish Salve’s unavailability. Justice Thakur minced no words in coming down upon the Senior Advocate. “If he wants to argue, he should come. We cannot tailor our schedule depending on lawyers’ convenience”, he said..The matter was then adjourned to November 17..3. Nagrik Chetna Manch v. Union of India & Ors..[Item 301 in court 6 – IA 3/2015 in Writ Petition (Civil) 932/2013].Bench: Jasti Chelameswar J., SA Bobde J., C Nagappan J. .Applications filed in the Aadhar matter by the RBI and UIDAI seeking clarifications on the interim order passed by the Supreme Court directing that Aadhar should not be mandatory for availing welfare services except LPG and PDS schemes..Today in court: The Court heard all the concerned parties today. Senior Advocate Shyam Divan, appearing for the petitioner, submitted that since the matter has been referred to a Constitution Bench, the interim order of the court should not be interfered with. Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi argued that the details collected pursuant to the scheme will not be shared with third parties except by a court order. He further submitted that poor people will benefit the most from the scheme arguing that if illiterate people can be trusted to elect governments, they are capable of understanding the Aadhar scheme..The court after hearing all the concerned parties, reserved its order. The order will be pronounced at 3.30 pm tomorrow..Delhi High Court.1. Association of Radio Taxis Vs Union of India & Ors. .[Item 33, Court 1- WP (C) 6000/2015].Bench: Chief Justice G Rohini, Jayant Nath J. .A plea filed by the association of radio taxi operators seeking the shut down of app-based cabs which were non licensed..On the last date of hearing, the Bench had tagged the matter with a bunch of similar petitions that had earlier sought revocation of licenses of app-based cab companies on grounds of non-compliance with the Court’s orders..Today in Court: The Bench directed for the matter to be posted before the Single Bench that is hearing all related matters, including a contempt petition against OLA’s owner Bhavish Aggarwal..2. Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Vs Union of India, Rajendra Prashad Vs Govt of NCT of Delhi, MA Usmani Vs Union of India & Ors, Naresh Kumar Vs Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors..[Item 23-29, Court 1].Bench: Chief Justice G Rohini, Jayant Nath J..Petitions questioning the apportionment of powers between the Chief Minister and Lt-Governor..On the last hearing, senior counsel Dayan Krishnan had made his submissions on behalf of the Delhi Government. He is expected to continue today..Today in Court: Krishnan continued with his arguments and submitted before the Court that the Chief Minister of Delhi should not be treated as a ‘puppet of the Union.’ He is expected to continue his submissions tomorrow.
