The Supreme Court slammed the MCD for failing to maintain cleanliness around the Lodhi-era monument “Gumti of Shaikh Ali” in Delhi, warning officers of strict accountability. The bench reminded the civic body that court orders must be respected, not ignored until VIP visits.
New Delhi, February 13: The Supreme Court has granted anticipatory bail to veteran Telugu actor and former MP Manchu Mohan Babu in a case related to the alleged assault of a TV journalist.Mohan Babu had earlier approached the Supreme Court after the Telangana High Court denied him anticipatory bail on December 23. Before this, the Supreme Court had provided him with interim protection from arrest.
Today, On 4th January, The Supreme Court rejected Karnataka’s plea to classify necrophilia as rape under Section 375 of the IPC. Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and Ahsanuddin Amanullah stated that making such legal changes is the responsibility of Parliament. The Bench emphasized that courts cannot expand the definition of rape beyond the existing legal framework. Any modification to the law must come through legislative action.
The Supreme Court on Monday (3rd Nov) acquitted a man convicted of rape and murder, citing inadequate legal representation during trial. The Bench criticized the trial court’s failure to follow procedural safeguards and highlighted the shocking imposition of the death penalty. The Court issued guidelines to ensure proper legal aid and fair trials for accused individuals.
Controversial preacher Zakir Naik retracted his plea today (23rd Oct) to consolidate hate speech FIRs during a Supreme Court hearing. The court questioned his right to petition while being a fugitive. Naik faces multiple investigations for promoting communal enmity and is believed to reside in Malaysia since leaving India in 2016.
The Supreme Court observed Today (Sept 11) that it was an important issue and posted the matter for hearing on September 18. The Court was hearing a batch of appeals against several decisions of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC), all of which raised a common question of law.
The Supreme Court has referred former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s divorce case to mediation following a joint request by their legal representatives. This decision comes after the Delhi High Court dismissed his plea in December. The court has scheduled a review after eight weeks and instructed the mediation process to commence promptly.
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The Supreme Court termed an appeal as a “legal misadventure” and imposed a penalty of Rs 1.2 lakh on the appellant for pursuing a loan dispute case. The court criticized the wastage of judicial time and directed the penalty to be deposited within six weeks, with specific allocations for welfare and legal aid. The case involved a loan dispute and mortgage of properties.
Today, On 15th July, The Supreme Court requested a response from Payal Abdullah regarding Omar Abdullah’s divorce plea. Omar’s lawyer argued that the marriage was “dead” as they had been living separately for 15 years and requested the court to dissolve the marriage. The High Court had earlier denied the divorce, citing unsubstantiated cruelty allegations.
