The Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to a husband accused of abetting his wife’s suicide, citing that sending a triple talaq notice did not constitute abetment. Despite the illegality of triple talaq, the court found no evidence of abetment. This decision has sparked debate about the spouse’s legal and ethical responsibilities in such cases.
Today April 1st,The Supreme Court requested a response from the Central government on a petition challenging the six-month limit for submitting compensation claims in motor vehicle accident cases. The plea argues that the limitation negatively impacts accident victims, particularly those who may be unable to file within the specified time. The petition seeks to declare the limitation unconstitutional and arbitrary.
The Supreme Court Today directed the Centre to respond within three weeks to applications seeking a suspension of the CAA-Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2024. The bench, led by CJI Chandrachud, scheduled the next hearing for April 9. The Rules relate to the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act, which has been the subject of numerous legal challenges since its passage in 2019.
The Central government Today requested additional time from the Supreme Court to prepare a response to applications seeking a suspension of the Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2024. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta informed the court of the need for more time to address the 20 applications until the court resolves the petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the CAA – Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019.
The AIMIM president, Asaduddin Owaisi, has approached the Supreme Court seeking a suspension of the Citizenship Amendment Rules until the court decides on the petitions challenging the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019. Owaisi, among other petitioners, urges a directive to halt the Act and the rules, highlighting concerns about its impact and legality.
