Supreme Court Judgments - The Legal Chamber

The Supreme Court expunged the strictures passed by the Rajasthan High Court against a judicial officer, emphasizing that higher courts should refrain from making adverse remarks against subordinate judicial officers without providing them an opportunity to be heard. The Court reiterated the principle laid down in Re: ‘K’, A Judicial Officer and Sonu Agnihotri v. Chandra Shekhar & Ors., highlighting that criticism of judicial orders should focus on errors rather than personal conduct. The judgment also recommended incorporating provisions in High Court Rules to mandate disclosure of criminal antecedents in bail applications, ensuring transparency and informed judicial decisions. The appeal was allowed, and the impugned observations were expunged. Facts Of The Case: The case involves ...

The Supreme Court dismissed the appeals, upholding the NGT's decision that the petrol pump complied with environmental norms under CPCB guidelines. It imposed costs of ₹50,000 for suppressing parallel proceedings before the High Court, emphasizing judicial integrity. The Court clarified that challenges under state municipal laws remain open for independent adjudication. Facts Of The Case: The case involved a dispute over the construction of a petrol pump by Reliance BP Mobility Ltd. on Khasra No. 109/1/2 in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. The appellants, including Arun Kumar Sharma and others, challenged the project before the National Green Tribunal (NGT), alleging violations of environmental guidelines, including improper distance from residential areas, schools, and hospitals as per CPCB norm...

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Supreme Court Expunges Remarks Against Judicial Officer: Protects Subordinate Judiciary

Parallel Proceedings Lead to Heavy Costs: Supreme Court Slams Appellant for Hiding Facts, Upholds Environmental Compliance