Today (20th March): The Supreme Court criticized the Enforcement Directorate for denying default bail by filing supplementary chargesheets, leading to indefinite detention. They emphasized that individuals should not be detained without trial, pointing out a specific case of 18 months of detention. The court also highlighted the importance of timely justice delivery.
Today, the Supreme Court refused bail to Christian Michel James, a key figure in the AgustaWestland Group scam case involving the purchase of VVIP helicopters. Alleged middleman James, who has been in jail for five years, argued for bail under the doctrine of speciality. The court refused to entertain his plea, emphasizing the seriousness of the accusations.
The Jharkhand High Court overturned a maintenance order in a landmark case, ruling that Sangeeta Toppo was not entitled to support due to her unjustified separation from her husband, setting a legal precedent. The judgment emphasizes the need for substantiated claims in matrimonial disputes and will have a significant impact on future cases.
The Central Government of India recently introduced a revised set of criminal reform bills in the Lok Sabha, following the withdrawal of their earlier versions. Home Minister Amit Shah presented three key bills: ‘The Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita, 2023‘, ‘The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita, 2023′, and ‘The Bharatiya Sakshya (Second) Bill, 2023‘. These bills […]
The Indian government has recently withdrawn three significant bills introduced in the Lok Sabha during the Monsoon session in August, aimed at overhauling the country’s criminal justice system. These bills, namely the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill, 2023, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita Bill, 2023, and the Bharatiya Sakshya Bill, 2023, were intended to replace three […]
The Supreme Court is set to hear a petition by Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan on Wednesday. Khan is challenging a trial court order from Uttar Pradesh that directed him to provide a voice sample in connection with a hate speech case. This move comes after Khan approached the apex court, contesting the decision made […]