For the first time ever, a sitting Chief Justice of India paused court work to attend an international conference. CJI Sanjiv Khanna will return to a packed schedule Today (April 28) before his retirement on May 13.
The Supreme Court asked a drug manufacturer if medicine for the rare disease Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) can be made available at a lower price in India. The Court said that the Union of India and Seba PA can contact companies making the drug. This would help ensure affordable treatment for patients. The aim is to reduce the financial burden on families dealing with SMA.
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The Supreme Court Today (May 15th) held that the mandate under Pankaj Bansal v Union of India & Ors. judgment to supply written grounds of arrest to money laundering accused, will apply to cases under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) as well. The Court held the same while quashing the arrest and remand of Prabir Purkayastha, chief editor of online news portal NewsClick.
The Delhi High Court has issued notice to the Delhi Police following a plea by Prabir Purkayastha challenging the UAPA FIR against him. The case involves allegations of illicit foreign funds, press freedom, and the use of UAPA against journalists. This legal challenge holds significant implications for media freedom and the application of anti-terrorism laws in India.
The Delhi High Court is considering the bail plea of Amit Chakraborty, HR head of NewsClick, in a case under the UAPA, alleging pro-China propaganda funding. Chakraborty’s decision to turn approver and the State’s lack of objection to bail signal a pivotal moment. The outcome will impact journalistic freedom and use of anti-terror laws.