The Supreme Court today directed no coercive actions against ABP News journalist Jagvinder Patial, who interviewed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. The Punjab and Haryana High Court had ordered an FIR to investigate the circumstances of the interview. The journalist’s lawyer argued the interview was part of a sting operation to expose corruption, seeking protection for the journalist against potential arrest.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate a conference celebrating 75 years of the Supreme Court at Bharat Mandapam, with over 800 participants from district judiciaries across India. The event, guided by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, will address key topics including infrastructure, accessibility, judge safety, case management, training, and support from higher courts.
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Today, On 30th August, The Chief Justice of India is set to hear a case against YouTuber Savukku Shankar for making derogatory remarks about women police officers. Shankar faces multiple FIRs for his comments, leading to legal actions and repeated detentions. The Supreme Court has intervened, emphasizing the importance of protecting individual liberties and free speech against misuse of preventive detention laws.
The Kerala Government today has urged the Supreme Court to promptly form a five-judge Constitution bench to address its lawsuit against the Centre regarding the ceiling on net borrowing. The state challenges the Union government’s restrictions on its borrowing capacity, citing infringement on financial autonomy and unconstitutional directives. The matter awaits a decision by the apex court.
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The Supreme Court has reassigned the contempt case against the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) over tree felling to a bench led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, previously overseen by Justice Abhay S. Oka. The case will be heard on August 29 by the Chief Justice along with Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra.
The Supreme Court will hear a plea from Patna High Court Judge Rudra Prakash Mishra, who has not been paid for 10 months due to a missing GPF account. The case also raises broader concerns about pension disparities for judges. Chief Justice Chandrachud highlighted the need for uniform treatment of judges. Mishra’s plea seeks the establishment of a temporary GPF account and payment of overdue salary.
The Supreme Court is set to review whether alimony can be awarded when a marriage is declared void under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. Conflicting judgments have led to this matter being referred to a larger bench by a Division Bench of Justices Vikram Nath and PB Varale. The issue will be resolved by a three-judge Bench of the Supreme Court.
The Supreme Court formed a 10-member National Task Force (NTF) to address safety concerns for healthcare workers following a tragic incident. The NTF’s first meeting is set for today, with a mandate to submit interim guidelines within three weeks and a final report in two months. The focus is on preventing violence and establishing a national protocol for safe working conditions.
The Supreme Court has granted anticipatory bail today to Shajan Skaria, the editor of ‘Marunadan Malayalee,’ in a case under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. The case involves alleged derogatory remarks made against MLA PV Sreenijin. The Court’s ruling sets aside earlier denials of anticipatory bail and directs release on bail if arrested. The complainant may pursue a defamation lawsuit.
Former Justice M. Lokur expressed concerns about investigative lapses in the Kolkata rape-murder case, highlighting the premature cremation of the victim’s body and the delayed filing of the FIR. Questions also arose about postmortem findings and the handling of the crime scene. The CBI’s status report revealed details of tampering and the arrest of a suspect.