The Supreme Court questioned the NIA for repeatedly delaying Shabir Ahmed Shah’s bail hearing in the terror-funding case. The Court fixed the next date as January 7 and made it clear that no further adjournments will be allowed.
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India on Friday ruled that Rohingya children can approach government schools for admission. If they are denied, they have the right to move the high court.A bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh gave this ruling while disposing of a petition. The plea had requested that the Delhi government grant admission to Rohingya children who hold United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) cards in public schools.
New Delhi, Feb 3: The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a plea concerning suicides among armed forces personnel, stating that the allegations were too broad in nature. A bench comprising Justices B R Gavai and K Vinod Chandran observed that it was not feasible for the apex court to conduct a “roving inquiry” under Article 32 of the Constitution.
The Supreme Court Thursday (28th Nov) ruled that the plea for nationwide implementation of NALSA’s women’s help system is not justiciable, as it falls within NALSA’s administrative authority. The court granted NALSA six weeks to submit its perspective, emphasizing the successful pilot projects, while petitioners sought the system’s expansion.
The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, directed the Union government to rectify legal flaws regarding accessibility for disabled individuals under the RPWD Act. The Court emphasized the need for mandatory accessibility rules instead of non-enforceable guidelines, ordering compliance within three months and stakeholder consultations for effective implementation.
The recent discussion on the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) in Delhi raised concerns about its potential misuse if the current Government returns to power. Senior advocates emphasized the perilous state of civil liberties in India and highlighted arbitrary detentions under UAPA. There is an urgent need for judicial independence and adherence to constitutional rights.
In a significant move addressing the aftermath of the Manipur ethnic violence, the Supreme Court of India has stepped in to ensure a dignified burial or cremation for those who lost their lives in the conflict. This intervention follows the unsettling revelation that 94 unclaimed bodies are being preserved in mortuaries under state authority. Also […]
