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Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma rejected recusal pleas, saying allegations lacked proof and could damage judicial independence. The Delhi High Court ruled that courts cannot be influenced by narratives, politics, or “forum shopping.”
The Delhi High Court directed authorities to urgently process the visa application of Pernia Qureshi.
The Court also set a 10-day deadline for deciding her sister’s visa plea, stressing quick action under legal guidelines.
The Supreme Court raised a key constitutional question on whether devotees can be denied the right to touch a deity based on birth or status. The issue came up during the ongoing hearing in the Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple case on religious freedom and equality.
The Delhi High Court criticised Delhi Police and the government for failing to ensure proper security for judicial officers, calling their approach “insensitive.” The Court stressed that lack of protection for judges directly threatens judicial independence and demanded urgent corrective measures.
Bombay High Court slammed the Centre’s inconsistent stands across courts, calling it “judicial chaos” and stressing the need for a clear national litigation policy. The Court also granted RoDTEP benefits to sugar exporters, reinforcing judicial consistency in tax matters.
Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma refused to step aside, calling the recusal plea a strategic move by Arvind Kejriwal to create a “win-win” situation. The court said recusal must be based on law, not narratives, and rejecting it protects judicial independence.
The Supreme Court dismissed Umar Khalid’s review petition, refusing to reconsider its earlier decision denying him bail. The Court reiterated that long jail time alone cannot be a valid reason for granting bail in serious cases.
Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma refused to step aside from the excise policy case, asserting her duty and rejecting allegations of bias. She warned that allowing such pleas without grounds would damage the credibility of the judiciary.
The Rajasthan High Court has reserved its judgment on Asaram’s appeal against his life sentence in a minor sexual assault case. The final decision will determine whether his 2018 conviction is upheld or overturned.
The Supreme Court of India said special courts are losing purpose as judges handle multiple case types, causing delays. It stressed that exclusive courts and dedicated judges are needed to ensure faster trials and protect undertrials’ rights.
