NEW DELHI: This Sunday, Delhi will witness an exciting cricket match between judges and lawyers. But this time, the battle is not in the courtroom—it is on the cricket field. A team of sitting Supreme Court and High Court judges, led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna, will compete against the Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record (SCAORA) XI.
Kuldeep Singh Sengar, an expelled BJP leader, requested the Delhi High Court to extend his interim bail by five months on medical grounds related to his ailments. The court scheduled a hearing for December 20 and noted concerns about excessive visitors disrupting his medical care at AIIMS. Sengar’s appeal against his conviction remains pending.
The Delhi High Court reduced the jail terms of two women convicted of supporting Islamic State Khorasan Province. Justices Prathiba M Singh and Amit Sharma emphasized the need for distinct handling of such cases, acknowledging the misuse of social media by terrorists while highlighting the women’s active promotion of terrorism despite their education and technological skills.
Dr. Anshu Kataria of PUCA indicated that around 2.33 million students are impacted by a Supreme Court case regarding NEET, which has led the Punjab Unaided Colleges Association to request an extension of admission cut-off dates. Currently, technical college admissions are halted, affecting numerous applicants amid ongoing delays and unrest.
Today(on 11th July), Delhi High Court Judge Amit Sharma recused himself from the NIA plea for death penalty against Yasin Malik. The case moved to Justice Prathiba M Singh’s bench due to roster changes, with a new hearing set for August 9. Yasin Malik, a separatist leader serving a life sentence, participated virtually from Tihar Jail.
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.
