The Supreme Court has postponed the hearing on Umar Khalid’s bail plea after the designated bench was unavailable. The activist remains in custody as the case awaits a new date.
The Supreme Court ruled that the word “bastard” is not a caste-based slur, criticizing police for wrongly invoking the SC/ST Act. The Court granted anticipatory bail, noting no caste insult was mentioned in the FIR.
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing for February 13 regarding the appeals filed by the Gujarat government and several convicts involved in the 2002 Godhra train burning case. The bench, consisting of Justices J.K. Maheshwari and Aravind Kumar, has made it clear that no adjournment will be allowed on the next hearing date.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday (18th Dec) has adjourned Surendra Gadling’s bail plea in the 2016 Surjagarh iron ore mine arson case until January due to his counsel’s request for more time to review the state’s reply. Gadling faces serious charges, including those under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, related to alleged Maoist connections.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday (4th Dec) has denied the Maharashtra government’s request to delay Surendra Gadling’s bail plea in the 2016 Surajgarh arson case, emphasizing its unusual nature and the necessity for prompt hearings. Gadling, implicated in serious charges including UAPA violations, remains in judicial custody while facing multiple allegations linked to his activism.
The Supreme Court issued a notice on Monday(11th Nov) to Mohammed Javed, an accused in the 2022 beheading of Udaipur tailor Kanhaiya Lal, and to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) following a petition filed by Kanhaiya Lal’s son, Yash Teli.
The Supreme Court temporarily halted the auction of Dalit farmer Sukhram’s land over an unpaid loan of Rs 7,397, which remained after his death in 2000. Sukhram’s son challenged the auction, asserting legal actions cannot be taken against deceased individuals. The court issued notices and maintained status quo, offering interim relief.
The Supreme Court issued a notice for Adani Power’s plea seeking a Rs 280 crore refund from the Himachal Pradesh Government regarding the Jangi Thopan Power Project. Adani Power’s claim was dismissed by the High Court, providing relief to the state government. The court found no lawful relationship between Adani Power and the state, rejecting the refund claim.
The Supreme Court today announced it will hear the bail pleas of activists Jyoti Jagtap and Mahesh Raut together in the Bhima Koregaon case. Jagtap, accused of being a member of the banned Kabir Kala Manch, sought bail after previous rejections. Raut, accused of recruiting students for the Communist Party of India (Maoist), remains in jail since June 2018. The case stems from violence following a 2017 event in Pune. NIA has implicated multiple individuals, including prominent activists and academics.
The Supreme Court refused interim bail to Jyoti Jagtap, a jailed activist in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case. The court also postponed the hearing on her main bail plea. Jagtap’s involvement in provocative activities led to her arrest, and she faces charges under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. The case highlights ongoing complexities and delays in resolution.
