Today, On 12th September in the Farmer Protest Remark, Supreme Court Denies Relief to Kangana Ranaut in Defamation Case Over Farmers’ Protest Tweet, Matter Considered Withdrawn After Hearing Arguments: “It Wasn’t Just a Re-Tweet, You Added Your Own Spice.”
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Today, On 26th September, the Supreme Court rejected the Gujarat government’s plea to review its prior decision on the Bilkis Bano case, which involved the early release of 11 convicts in a 2002 gangrape and murder. The court upheld its remarks on the state’s actions, reaffirming systemic issues related to the Gujarat riots.
Two convicts from the Bilkis Bano case have appealed to the Supreme Court for transferring their case to a larger bench due to differing observations from separate benches. The legal tussle also delves into issues of jurisdiction, justice, and the interpretation of law, shedding light on the complexities of India’s legal and social fabric.
The Supreme Court’s bench, comprising Justices BV Nagarathna and Justices Ujjal Bhuyan, highlighted the ‘usurpation of power’ and ‘abuse of discretion’ by the Gujarat government in its decision to release the convicts. Gujarat government seeks to have certain adverse comments expunged from the Supreme Court’s judgment, the legal community and the public await further developments. […]
Pradipbhai Ramamlal Modiya, a convict in the Bilkis Bano gang rape case stemming from the 2002 Gujarat riots, sought a 30-day parole after his father-in-law’s death but was granted 5 days by the Gujarat High Court. This case has been a focal point of national outrage, with the Supreme Court intervening to quash the remission granted to the convicts by the Gujarat government in 2022, emphasizing its significance in the pursuit of justice.
The Supreme Court of India has firmly dismissed the pleas of 11 Bilkis Bano case convicts, rejecting their request for additional time before surrendering to jail authorities. The Court emphasized the lack of merit in their reasons for postponement and mandated compliance with the original deadline of January 21, following the overturning of their premature release. This underlines the judiciary’s commitment to upholding the rule of law in India.
The Supreme Court directed eleven convicts in the Bilkis Bano case to report to prison within two weeks. Govindbhai Nai, one of the convicts, has requested a four-week extension citing health issues and family responsibilities. The case raises complex legal and jurisdictional issues, with the forthcoming decision on the extension request holding critical importance.
The Supreme Court bench, comprising Justices BV Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan, delivered the judgment after reserving it on October 12, following an extensive 11-day hearing that began in August. In a highly anticipated and significant ruling, today 8th jan 2024, the Supreme Court of India overturned the Gujarat government’s decision to grant early release to […]
The bench, comprising Justices BV Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan, had reserved the matter for judgment on October 12. The Supreme Court of India is set to deliver a crucial judgment on Monday, January 8 regarding the contentious issue of the early release of 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano case. This case, which involves the […]