A Pune court rejected Satyaki Savarkar’s plea seeking to compel Rahul Gandhi to produce a book cited in his 2023 speech. The court held it would violate Article 20(3) of the Constitution.
The Supreme Court of India annulled a Patna High Court order allowing narco-analysis tests on accused individuals without consent, asserting that such practices violate Articles 20(3) and 21 of the Constitution. The ruling emphasizes the importance of protecting individual rights in legal proceedings, particularly during bail hearings.
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Today, On 13th September, The Sealdah court rejected the CBI’s request for a narco test on Sanjay Roy, the accused in the RG Kar Hospital case, limiting investigative methods. The SC’s ruling prohibits these tests without the suspect’s consent, safeguarding privacy and preventing evidence obtained without consent from being admitted in court. Meanwhile, protests continue in Kolkata over the case.
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been lodged against Chief Justice of India (CJI) Chandrachud, challenging a recent order for violating constitutional rights and setting a negative precedent. The PIL, supported by prominent advocates, seeks legal remedies, including a finding of violation, filing of a Contempt Petition, and impeachment calls against CJI Chandrachud. The petition alleges legal malice, overruling of precedent, and calls for disciplinary actions, signaling significant implications for India’s criminal procedure.
