Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, during the 78th Independence Day celebrations, emphasized the crucial role Indian lawyers played in securing independence and building a strong judiciary. He acknowledged their sacrifices and lasting influence on modern India at the Supreme Court Bar Association event.
Today, On 5th August, The Supreme Court dismissed a PIL challenging the use of body parts as political symbols, noting the plea’s specific aim at the Indian National Congress hand symbol. The court emphasized the Election Commission’s authority in symbol allocation, affirming the importance of symbols in the electoral process and judicial restraint in such matters, while upholding established norms.
A class 6 student’s suicide note blamed Sister Mercy for distress, leading to a court case. The Chhattisgarh High Court dismissed Sister Mercy’s plea to quash a chargesheet, emphasizing that subjecting a child to violence contradicts their right to life. The court ruled that disputed facts could not be adjudicated and evidence must be presented to substantiate the defense.
The Kerala High Court ruled in favor of individuals changing their religion and updating their school certificates accordingly. Emphasizing the right to religious freedom, the court stated that the absence of specific legal provisions should not hinder the correction process. Following a petition from Hindu converts to Christianity, the court directed the authorities to update their certificates.
A PIL filed in Allahabad High Court challenges the Central Government’s notification declaring June 25 as ‘Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas,’ alleging lack of proper authority and offensive language against the Constitution. The advocate contends that the notification violates constitutional provisions and aims to appease political superiors, emphasizing that the Constitution is inherently resilient.
Today, On 18th July, The Supreme Court ruled that slow trial progress cannot be used to deny bail under the UAPA, despite a previous judgment. The Watali ruling should not be a blanket precedent for denial of bail to undertrial prisoners facing prolonged incarceration without foreseeable trial completion. The Court emphasized the right to a speedy trial and granted bail to a man accused under the UAPA, highlighting that statutory restrictions should not impede the granting of bail.
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Mamata Banerjee’s lawyer announced plans to challenge the Calcutta High Court’s restraining order against the Chief Minister. The issue arose after Governor Bose filed a defamation case against Banerjee on June 28. Calcutta: After the Calcutta High Court‘s ruling to prohibit West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee from making ‘defamatory‘ remarks against Governor C.V. Ananda […]
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Today, On 17th June, the Enforcement Directorate revealed to the Kerala High Court that all actions at KIIFB, especially concerning masala bond funds, would have had Thomas Isaac’s endorsement. The ED is investigating alleged irregularities and FEMA breaches in the masala bond issuance and use. The case is scheduled for a hearing on July 19.
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Yesterday, On 16th July, Digvijaya Singh filed a petition challenging his BJP rival’s victory in the 2024 Rajgarh Lok Sabha elections, alleging EVM manipulation and election norm violations. He criticized the Election Commission and emphasized the importance of fair elections. The Congress aimed to win seats in Madhya Pradesh but did not succeed. Singh’s petition seeks cancellation of his rival’s election.
CJI DY Chandrachud, on Thursday (July 11th) virtually launched the Braille version of the constitution of India in a programme organised by the West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS) in Kolkata. After Maharashtra and Odisha, West Bengal on Thursday became the third state to have the Braille version of the constitution of India.
