The Supreme Court refused to intervene in the long-pending mercy plea of Swami Shraddhananda, convicted for the brutal 1991 murder of Bengaluru socialite Shakereh Khaleeli. The Court said the matter did not require its interference under Article 32.
Supreme Court to Hear Plea on Lawyer, Litigant Ill-Treatment; Petition Seeks Mandatory Video Recording of All Proceedings
Today, On 25th August, Supreme Court has ruled that even a death penalty confirmed by the top court can still be challenged through an Article 32 petition, as seen in the case of Vasanta Sampta Dupare where mitigating circumstances will be reconsidered.
Supreme Court to hear a petition on July 28, 2025, seeking FIR against Justice Varma over cash seizure. Advocate Nedumpara says CJI agreed after he “mentioned” the Article 32 plea.
A plea in the Supreme Court today alleges NTA manipulation of OMR sheets in the NEET examination. Justices questioned the plea’s eligibility and advised the petitioner to intervene in ongoing court proceedings. The plea calls for investigations by the CBI and ED. The Supreme Court will hear the matter on July 8 alongside related NEET cases. Widespread dissatisfaction and calls for greater accountability and transparency in the examination process.
