Matters referred to larger Benches in Supreme Court

This may be mainly of interest to lawyers who may be practicing in Supreme Court.

1) Laita Rani Case: Whether police is bound to register as FIR every complaint?

2) Whether CBI bound to register FIR if information submitted to it, after preliminary inquiry, discloses a cognizable offense?

3) Whether Supreme Court has power under Art 142 to direct that it will recover awarded amount from owner and not form claimant( if paid already to him)?

4) Whether accused can be forced to give voice sample, and whether it constitutes violation of his right under Art 20(3)?

5) In matter of Compassionate Appointment, which policy is applicable, policy at time death of employee or policy operative when deciding application for compassion Appointment? Two Benches have given different judgements.

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