The Supreme Court of India dismissed criminal appeals filed by Bal Kumar Patel, also known as Raj Kumar, refusing to quash ongoing proceedings. The Court stressed, ‘No Withdrawal of Cases Against Lawmakers Without High Court Leave,’ upholding the requirement.
States’ Response is Deadline Set In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India, on January 12, 2024, expressed its dissatisfaction with certain state governments for not submitting their affidavits and responses regarding the district-wise identification of minorities. This issue arose during the hearing of a series of public interest litigation (PIL) petitions that sought […]
In a significant move to ensure accountability and expedite legal proceedings, the Andhra Pradesh High Court has initiated steps to monitor and fast-track cases against Members of Legislative Assemblies (MLAs) and Members of Parliament (MPs). This action aligns with the Supreme Court’s directive to establish special benches in high courts across India for this purpose. […]