The Supreme Court on Thursday,(14th Nov) rejected a plea to mandate doctors to inform patients about medication risks, deeming it impractical due to overcrowded pharmacies and doctors’ limited patient consultations. Suggestions for printed forms were dismissed as unfeasible. The court stressed existing responsibilities of manufacturers and pharmacists to provide such information, concluding no legislative gap existed.
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The Supreme Court has agreed to review audio recordings allegedly implicating Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh in communal violence between the Meitei and Kuki communities. The recordings suggest his involvement in promoting insurgency and allowing arms looting. The court seeks verification of the recordings’ authenticity amid opposing views on the ongoing investigation.
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Today, On 12th July, The Supreme Court directed the immediate establishment of Gram Nyayalayas nationwide to address judicial backlog and provide faster justice in rural areas. Emphasizing affordable and accessible legal recourse, the court instructed state authorities to submit details on the establishment and functioning of these courts within six weeks. Currently, only 264 out of an expected 6,000 Gram Nyayalayas have been operational since the Act’s passage in 2008. This intervention underscores the urgent need to prioritize the implementation of Gram Nyayalayas to improve access to justice and alleviate the burden on higher courts.
Today, On 16th May, the Supreme Court questioned the Election Commission of India about the delay in publishing total votes polled within 48 hours of polling. The court urged transparency and timely dissemination of election data. The ECI’s response is awaited. This development showcases the judiciary’s role in ensuring electoral transparency. The ECI has been directed to respond to the petition seeking disclosure of final authenticated voter turnout data within 48 hours of polling. This request is in light of concerns over the substantial increase in final voter turnout data compared to initial estimates, raising questions about the correctness of the data. The Supreme Court has given the ECI a week to file its reply, with the case set for consideration on May 24.
Today(on 11th March), The Supreme Court of India has decisively demanded that the State Bank of India disclose details of electoral bonds, emphasizing transparency in political funding. The court’s refusal to grant an extension to the SBI reflects a strong commitment to accountability. The SBI faces possible contempt proceedings if it fails to comply by the March 12 deadline.
The Supreme Court bench led by Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud including Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice Manoj Misra issued this interim order amidst concerns that the 2023 amendments in Forest (Conservation) Act could potentially lead to the declassification of over 1.97 lakh square kilometers of forest land. On Monday the Supreme Court has mandated that […]
Student activist Umar Khalid, on Wednesday detained by Delhi Police since September 13, 2020, opted to retract his bail petition and a writ challenging the constitutional validity of certain UAPA provisions, notably Section 43D, which imposes strict bail conditions. The Supreme Court, on Thursday, made a significant decision regarding the contentious Unlawful Activities Prevention Act […]
Amidst broader deliberations regarding civil liberties and the delicate equilibrium between national security and individual rights, the Supreme Court has been petitioned to examine the constitutionality of specific clauses within the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The Supreme Court has been approached to scrutinize the constitutionality of certain provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act […]
The Supreme Court, on February 13, 2024, declined to grant an interim stay on Section 7 of the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023. The Supreme Court, on February 13, 2024, declined to grant an interim stay on Section 7 of the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023 which […]
The Supreme Court of India rebuked Advocate Prashant Bhushan for presenting a personal interest case as a public interest litigation. The case, filed by K.M. Cherian regarding loan repayment for medical research organizations, highlighted the need to distinguish personal and public interests in legal proceedings. The court’s stance reinforces the integrity of public interest litigations.