SC

September 27, 2023 7:35 PM

SC issues directions to Central & State govts to ensure effective implementation of HIV & AIDS (Prevention and Control) Act, 2017 (HIV Act)

The Supreme Court issued a series of vital directions, yesterday, to the Central and State governments to ensure the effective implementation of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (Prevention and Control) Act, 2017 (HIV Act). The Court further directed all Courts, Tribunals, and quasi-judicial bodies in the country to prioritise the cases relating to HIV-infected persons for early disposal as per the mandate of Section 34(2) of the HIV Act. The Bench c...

SC refuses to entertain Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren’s plea against ED summon in Money laundering case

The Supreme Court today refused to entertain Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s plea challenging the summon issued by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) against him. The apex court today asked CM Soren to approach the concerned High Court in this matter. The Directorate had issued fourth summon to CM Soren in alleged military land scam case and asked him to appear on 23rd this month. ED is investigating several cases in Jharkhand under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act....