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Good News: Supreme Court extends registration of diesel vehicles by 5 years, know full details

Diesel Vehicles: Due to increasing air pollution, many steps have been taken by NGT i.e. National Green Tribunal in the capital Delhi. Registration of diesel vehicles is also a part of this series.

Diesel vehicles are not allowed to be registered for more than 10 years in Delhi. That is, if someone buys a diesel vehicle, he can drive it on the roads of Delhi only for 10 years. However, in the meantime, a big news has come from the Supreme Court i.e. the highest court of the country. Yes, the apex court has extended the registration period of diesel vehicles by 5 years. But the increase is for the special vehicles of SPG.

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SC extended the registration period of diesel vehicles

A big decision has been taken by the country’s Supreme Court. Under this, the Special Protection Group (SPG) has got a big relief. The Supreme Court has extended the registration period of three special diesel vehicles to be included in the security squad for five years.

Actually, a petition was filed by NGT regarding this and it was demanded that diesel vehicles should be discontinued in 10 years as per the rules. But during the hearing on this petition, the Supreme Court gave relief to SPG and directed to extend the registration period of three vehicles.

Which diesel vehicles have extended life

Let us tell you that a big decision was taken by the Supreme Court regarding the three armored special vehicles included in the security squad of SPG. SC has also directed NGT to extend the registration period of these vehicles for five years. No action should be taken against it.

Why was the registration period of diesel vehicles extended?

In fact, the court bench said that these vehicles are an important part of the technology and equipment of the special security group. In such a situation, the registration of these vehicles can be extended. The court bench extended the registration period of 3 vehicles of SPG by a full five years.

Let us tell you that on 22 March 2023, NGT had refused to allow the extension of registration timing of these vehicles of SPG. After this, the Supreme Court has given a verdict in favor of SPG and extended the period of three vehicles.

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Finance

Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei says US-Israel plotted the toppling of Assad’s regime in Syria

Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei claims US and Israel created plot to ouster Assad's regime in Syria
Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei claims US and Israel created plot to ouster Assad’s regime in Syria. Photo Courtesy: Mohammad Sadegh Heydari – http://www.ypa.ir, CC BY 4.0

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Wednesday claimed the collapse of former President Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria was masterminded by the United States and Israel.

Khamenei was quoted as saying by IRNA news agency: “There should be no doubt that what happened in Syria was the result of a joint American-Zionist plot.”

“Yes, a neighbouring state of Syria clearly played a role in this matter and continues to do so — everyone can see that,” he said but did not name the nation.

He said: “The main conspirator, the main planner, and the command centre lie in America and the Zionist regime.”

The toppling of Assad’s 24-year-old regime is a blow to the Iran-led ‘Axis of Resistance’ political and military alliance.

The alliance mostly opposes Israeli and US influence in the Middle East.

“I tell you that By God’s grace, Iran is strong and powerful and will become more powerful,” Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said.

Meanwhile, rebels have taken control over the Syrian city of Deir Ezzor, just days after they seized the capital Damascus, leading to the fall of ex-President Bashar al-Assad’s regime.

“We announce the city of Deir Ezzor and its military airport as completely liberated,” Military Operations Command spokesperson Hassan Abdul Ghani was quoted as saying by CNN.

An SDF source told CNN that the Kurdish forces have withdrawn only from the western bank of the Euphrates in Deir Ezzor city.

Technology

Sify-built data centre for the Supreme Court of India goes live – CRN

Sify Technologies Limited announced the inauguration of the Data Centre built for the Supreme Court by the 50th Chief Justice of India, Shri Dhananjaya Yeshwant Chandrachud on November 07, 2024.

The Smart-Rack-Row, Concurrently Maintainable Data Center is the latest in a long list of digitalisation measures adopted by the Supreme Court to overcome the dependency on legacy work measures.

The Data Center was inaugurated by Hon’ble Chief Justice of India, Dr. Justice D Y Chandrachud, Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sanjiv Khanna, Hon’ble Mr. Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha, Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah and Hon’ble Mr. Justice K.V. Viswanathan. A vocal supporter of the country’s digital ambitions, this data center was a fitting swansong for the Chief Justice who retired on November 10, 2024.

Raju Vegesna, Chairman, Sify Technologies Limited, said, “This is an endorsement of our DNA in building comprehensive ICT ecosystems for more than two decades. I am elated that what started out as enabling digital transformation for different Enterprises is now being adopted by the highest echelons of the judiciary. Sify is proud of this positive contribution to the digitalisation measures of the Supreme Court, and by extension, the country”.

Edutech & Education

Supreme Court Judge Rajesh Bindal Inspires Law Students at LPU

November 28, 2024; New Delhi: School of Law, Lovely Professional University (LPU) hosted Hon’ble Justice Rajesh Bindal, Judge, Supreme Court of India, for an enlightening session on using information technology in the judiciary. This engaging ‘Youth Talk’ brought together law students and faculty to explore how technology is transforming legal systems and the critical role of ethics in this evolution.

Dr. Ashok Kumar Mittal, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and Founder Chancellor of LPU, alongside Col. Dr. Rashmi Mittal, Pro-Chancellor of LPU, welcomed Justice Rajesh Bindal. Dr. Ashok Mittal stated, “LPU is committed to offering a dialogue that bridges academic learning with real-world challenges. The integration of technology in the judiciary is a topic of immense significance. Justice Bindal’s session will encourage students to think critically and approach technological advancements in the legal domain with responsibility and innovation.”

Justice Rajesh Bindal, whose distinguished career spans roles as an advocate, judge, and chief justice of high courts before being appointed apex court judge, shared his insights into the opportunities and challenges of technological integration in judicial processes. Drawing on real-world examples, Justice Bindal highlighted advancements such as e-Courts, the National Judicial Data Grid, and automated case management systems, which have significantly improved efficiency, transparency, and accessibility in the judiciary.

“Technology has enabled the judiciary to tackle longstanding issues like case backlog and complex data management. It has streamlined processes and allowed greater focus on substantive legal reasoning,” Justice Bindal described. Justice Bindal also emphasized the importance of ethical considerations, adding, “In the coming decades, AI could become more intelligent than humans. While it is crucial in enhancing efficiency, it is equally essential to ensure that its use aligns with the principles of justice, fairness, and accountability.” Justice Bindal also discussed the challenges posed by AI, such as potential bias in algorithms, synthetic data, threats to judicial independence, and data privacy concerns. Stressing the need for responsible use called for the establishment of regulatory frameworks, transparency standards, and comprehensive training for legal professionals to integrate these technologies effectively while safeguarding ethical and human values.

Addressing the students, Justice Bindal inspired them to embrace their role as torchbearers of justice and fairness, urging them to uphold ethical values in their professional and personal lives. “The youth hold the power to shape the nation. By combining your energy, responsibility, and commitment to ethical practices, you can drive meaningful societal change,” inspiring students to embrace responsibility and strive for societal betterment.

The event concluded with an audience gaining a comprehensive understanding of how information technology is reshaping the judiciary while addressing its ethical and procedural dimensions. LPU’s focus on providing such platforms ensures that students are prepared to lead in a world increasingly influenced by technological progress.

Business

NCLT’s decision cancelled, Supreme Court orders to sell the assets of defunct Jet Airways

New Delhi. Using its special constitutional powers, the Supreme Court on Thursday ordered the sale of the assets of the defunct airline Jet Airways. A bench of Chief Justice D.Y.

Chandrachud and Justices J.B. Pardiwala and Manoj Mishra rejected the decision of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLT) to uphold the resolution plan of Jet Airways and approve the transfer of its ownership to Jalan Kalrock Consortium (JKC).

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While delivering the verdict on behalf of the bench, Justice Pardiwala accepted the petition of SBI and other lenders against the decision of NCLAT. The petition opposes the decision to maintain the resolution plan of Jet Airways in favor of JKC. The court said that the liquidation of the aviation company is in the interest of creditors, workers and other stakeholders. In the process of liquidation, loans are paid from the money obtained by selling the assets of the company.

Powers granted under Article 142 were used

The apex court used its special powers under Article 142 of the Constitution, which empowers it to issue orders and decrees to ensure complete justice in any case or matter pending before it. The NCLAT had on March 12 upheld the resolution plan of the defunct aviation company and approved the transfer of its ownership to JKC. State Bank of India (SBI), Punjab National Bank (PNB) and JC Flowers Asset Reconstruction Private Limited had approached the court against the NCLAT decision.

The hearing on the petition of State Bank of India (SBI) and other lenders was completed on October 16 and the bench of Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice Manoj Mishra had reserved the decision. The petition challenges the decision of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), which upheld the resolution plan of Jet Airways and approved the transfer of its ownership to Jalan Kalrock Consortium (JKC).

On March 12, NCLAT upheld the resolution plan of the defunct Jet Airways and approved the transfer of its ownership to Jalan Kalrock Consortium (JKC). Also, the appellate tribunal directed the monitoring committee of Jet Airways to complete the ownership transfer process within 90 days. Apart from this, NCLAT also ordered the lenders of Jet Airways to adjust Rs 150 crore deposited by the consortium as performance bank guarantee (PBG). SBI, Punjab National Bank (PNB) and JC Flowers Asset Reconstruction Private Limited had challenged this decision of NCLAT of March 12 in the Supreme Court.

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Business

Aadhaar card not an authoritative proof of date of birth: Supreme Court

Aadhaar Card Update: Today, every Aadhaar card is connected to our every small and big need. From buying a SIM card to opening a bank account, Aadhaar card is considered an important document. But the Supreme Court made it clear in one of its orders that Aadhaar can only be used as an identity proof and it is not a document to prove your age.

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Aadhaar will not work here

The Supreme Court has cancelled the order of the Punjab and Haryana High Court which accepted Aadhaar card to determine the age of a road accident victim for granting compensation.

A bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and Ujjal Bhuiyan said that the age of the deceased should be calculated from the date of birth mentioned in the School Leaving Certificate under Section 94 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015.

UIDAI also did not accept the age certificate

The bench noted, “We find that the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), through its Circular No. 8/2023, in reference to an Office Memorandum dated December 20, 2018 issued by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, has stated that an Aadhaar card may be used to establish identity but it is not a proof of date of birth.”

What is the whole matter?

The Supreme Court accepted the argument of the claimant-appellants and upheld the decision of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT), which had calculated the age of the deceased on the basis of his school leaving certificate. The apex court was hearing an appeal filed by the family of a person who died in a road accident in 2015. The MACT, Rohtak, had awarded a compensation of Rs 19.35 lakh which was reduced to Rs 9.22 lakh by the High Court after observing that the MACT had wrongly applied the age multiplier while determining the compensation.

The High Court had relied on the deceased’s Aadhaar card and estimated his age to be 47 years. The family argued that the High Court had made a mistake in determining the age of the deceased on the basis of Aadhaar Card because if his age is calculated according to his school leaving certificate, then his age at the time of death was 45 years.

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Israel will not win against Hamas and Hezbollah, says Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in rare Friday sermon

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei gave his first sermon in five years where he targeted Israel
Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei gave his first sermon in five years. Photo Courtesy: Iran Miliary X page

In a first Friday sermon in five years, Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei pledged to defeat Israel addressing a massive gathering at a mosque in Tehran, media reports said.

Speaking in front of ten of thousands of supporters, Khamenei called the missile strikes on Israel a “public service”.

Israel will not win against Hamas and Hezbollah, said Khemenei in his address.

The supreme leader of Iran also lauded Hassan Nasrallah, the chief of Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Beirut last week.

Khamenei said Nasrallah’s death won’t go in vain urging all Muslims to back Lebanon in defeating Israel.

“The enemy of the Iranian nation is the same as the enemy of the Iraqi nation, the same as the enemy of the Lebanese nation, the same as the enemy of the Egyptian nation; the enemy of all of us is one,” he said.

Besides promising revenge, the supreme leader called Israel a “tool” of the United States which he says is aiming to take control of the region.

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday warned that Iran made “a big mistake” by firing 181 missiles towards Israel.

The attack came amid Israeli strikes on Lebanon to target Hezbollah, which saw the execution of the militant outfit’s commander Hassan Nasrallah, and a top official from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

At a security cabinet meeting in a secure bunker near Jerusalem in the aftermath of the attack, Netanyahu warned that Tehran had made a ‘big mistake tonight’ and vowed that ‘it will pay for it’, reported The Times of Israel.

The strike on Israel had “failed”, he said, and was “thwarted thanks to Israel’s air defence system, which is the most advanced in the world.”

Business

Supreme Court’s YouTube channel hacked, video of crypto currency uploaded

SC Youtube Channel Hacked: Cybercrime is spreading like wildfire across the country. Recently, the Supreme Court’s YouTube channel has been hacked. On opening the channel, an ad video of the cryptocurrency XRP of the American company ‘Ripple Labs’ is being shown on it.

According to Bar and Bench, hackers hacked the official YouTube channel of the Supreme Court. The official YouTube channel of the Supreme Court has more than two lakh subscribers. On accessing it, people were being shown black videos promoting cryptocurrency developed by the US-based company Ripple Labs.

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The Supreme Court YouTube channel broadcasts live hearings of cases being heard in constitutional benches and cases of public interest. Recently, the hearing on the suo motu petition in the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital rape and murder case was live-streamed on YouTube. Hackers had made the videos of the earlier hearing private and ran an ad for the cryptocurrency XRP.

Made the video private

Hackers made all the videos of the channel private and ran advertisements of cryptocurrency XRP. According to the report, cyber scammers are defrauding people around the world on a large scale by creating fake accounts in the name of Ripple Labs and its CEO Brad Garlinghouse. After hacking famous YouTube channels with millions of subscribers, these scammers post their promotional videos on them and extort huge amounts of money with huge profits.

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CBI’s revelation in Kolkata hospital rape-murder report is  disturbing, says Supreme Court chief justice

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday said the status report of the RG Kar rape-murder case provided by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is “worse” and “really disturbing” stating that the probe agency will be given more time “to unearth the truth”.

"What the CBI has revealed in the report is worse, really disturbing... what you are flagging is of utmost concern, we ourselves are concerned, CBI has flagged it for us..we are ourselves disturbed by what we have read," Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud said during the third hearing of the case which is under the scanner of the entire nation.
A three-judge bench led by the CJI is hearing the high-profile RG Kar rape-murder case. Photo courtesy: IBNS

“What the CBI has revealed in the report is worse, really disturbing… what you are flagging is of utmost concern, we ourselves are concerned, CBI has flagged it for us..we are ourselves disturbed by what we have read,” Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud said during the third hearing of the case which is under the scanner of the entire nation. 

A three-judge bench led by the CJI said the CBI is not “sleeping over” the probe and the investigating agency has responded to the issues that the court has flagged. 

The CJI said as quoted by Live Law, “Making a disclosure today of what the CBI is investigating will jeopardise the process, the line which is taken by the CBI is to unearth the truth.. the SHO (Station House Officer who was the officer-incharge during the discovery of the crime)  himself has been arrested… CBI has responded specifically to the issues we have raised, including whether the challan in the statutory form was submitted along with the postmortem…

“CBI is also exploring the possibility of whether the scene of the crime was tampered with, evidence was destroyed, whether there was the complicity of other persons in failing to report the crime etc…”

“The CBI, apart from performing its independent investigation, is also addressing the issues we raised. There is still time to complete the investigation. We have to give CBI adequate time, they are not sleeping over. To put any time limit will be to dislocate the investigation…They are required to be given time to unearth the truth,” the CJI added. 

Contrary to what CBI has claimed in the court, State’s counsel advocate Kapil Sibal said the full video records have been handed over to the central probe agency. 

“Mr SG, can you not summon Kolkata police.. and get the footage…you need to see whether hash value changed or not.. CBI has to ensure this.. your investigating officer has to ensure this…make sure that the CBI seizes the entire DVR and footage, we hope that the CBI does it,” the CJI said as quoted by Live Law. 

Towards the end of the hearing, Sibal told the court that the challan of post-mortem was not used since 1997.

Rejecting Sibal’s citation, the CJI said, ” We don’t buy the explanation, once there is a statutory form, you can’t say that it was not used.”

Meanwhile, prominent legal mind Indira Jaising is representing the protesting junior doctors now in the Supreme Court. She  told the court that the agitators are keen to quit cease-work but they are worried about the safety and security at hospitals.

Advocate Jaising said the call on quitting cease-work will be taken by the junior doctors only after a General Body.

Advocate Kapil Sibal, the counsel for West Bengal state, pleaded before the CJI that the junior doctors should resume work.

“Ceasework must stop now,” Sibal said.

On when junior doctors will be able to return to work, Jaising said, “I can’t give a date.”

Business

Big update regarding NEET Super Specialty exams, Supreme Court notice

Big update regarding NEET Super Specialty exams, Supreme Court notice
Big update regarding NEET Super Specialty exams, Supreme Court notice

NEET 2024: Big news is coming out regarding NEET Super Specialty examinations. The Supreme Court has taken a big step in this matter. A notice has been issued in this regard by the Supreme Court.

The Supreme Court has issued a notice on the petition challenging the cancellation of NEET Super Specialty examinations for 2024. Also, the Supreme Court gave freedom to the National Board of Examinations (NBE) to be made a party in the case. In the petition filed regarding NEET Super Specialty examinations, the counsel for the petitioner informed the court that to accommodate NEET PG students, NEET SS 2024 is not being conducted this year. He said, “To accommodate NEET PG students, they are not conducting the examination this year. As per the Ashish Ranjan decision, there is a fixed timeline for such examinations.”

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NEET 2024: Big news is coming out regarding NEET Super Specialty examinations. The Supreme Court has taken a big step in this matter. A notice has been issued in this regard by the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court has issued a notice on the petition challenging the cancellation of NEET Super Specialty examinations for 2024. Also, the Supreme Court gave freedom to the National Board of Examinations (NBE) to be made a party in the case.

In the petition filed regarding NEET Super Specialty examinations, the counsel for the petitioner informed the court that to accommodate NEET PG students, NEET SS 2024 is not being conducted this year. He said, “To accommodate NEET PG students, they are not conducting the examination this year. As per the Ashish Ranjan decision, there is a fixed timeline for such examinations.”

 

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