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SC dismisses challenge to scope of its discretionary powers
New Delhi:The Supreme Court on Monday refused to restrict the scope of its discretionary powers, under the constitution’s article 136, to entertain pleas challenging various high court orders, saying that the issue has already been decided by the earlier constitution bench.
Declining to revisit the scope of its discretionary powers under article 136, the constitution bench of Justice Anil R. Dave, Justice Kurian Joseph, Justice Shiva Kirti Singh, Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel and Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman said: “No effort should be made to restrict the power of the Supreme Court under Article 136.”
Refusing to answer March 19, 2010, reference by a two judges bench to re-examine the scope of discretionary powers under the article, the bench said that it has already been answered by an earlier judgment.
In the course of the hearing of a petition by Mathai alias Joby who had challenged the rejection of his plea by the Kerala High Court for another expert opinion (after that of Forensic Science Laboratory) on the genuineness of a will executed on January 13, 2006, the court had taken exception to all types of petition coming to the top court challenging all kind of sundry orders by the high courts and the courts below.
Observing that indiscriminate filing of the petitions was clogging the apex court and adding to its pendency, a bench of Justice Markandey Katju and Justice R.M.Lodha (both since retired) by their March 19, 2010 reference order had asked the constitution bench to examine the scope of the top court’s discretionary powers under article 136 and lay down guidelines as there was no uniformity in the nature of petitions being entertained by various benches of the apex court.
By the reference order, Justice Katju and Justice Lodha had said that the apex court lays down the law for the whole country and it should have more time to deliberate upon the cases it hears before rendering judgment.
“Sadly the position today is that it is under such pressure because of the immense volume of cases in the court that judges do not get sufficient time to deliberate over the cases, which they deserve, and this is bound to affect the quality of our judgments,” they had said, adding it was time for “an authoritative decision” by a constitution bench laying down some broad guidelines as to in what kind of cases a petition under article 136 should be entertained.
“If special leave petitions are entertained against all and sundry kinds of orders passed by any court or tribunal, then this court after some time will collapse under its own burden,” the order had said.
At the outset of the hearing on Monday, the court was apprised of various judgments which stated that there could be no strait-jacketed approach in the exercise of discretionary powers under article 136 and it depended on a case to case basis.
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.
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