Today, On 15th October, During a Supreme Court hearing on a road project through a forest hill, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta remarked, “Let’s go by the map,” sparking a fiery exchange with counsel emphasizing the ecological importance and public interest of the site.
A 60-year-old chemistry professor, Mamta Pathak, is on trial for allegedly murdering her husband through electrocution. During court proceedings, she provided a scientific defense, arguing that post-mortem findings cannot distinguish between thermal and electrical burns. This unexpected argument has gained attention, highlighting issues of forensic interpretation and legal procedures.
During a Supreme Court hearing, Justice JB Pardiwala questioned a lawyer about presenting a weak case, only to learn that it was his first argument in the apex court. The lawyer revealed that he had served 20 years in the Indian Air Force, including a posting in Bhuj, before joining the legal profession. Surprised, the bench asked if he was a pilot, to which he clarified that he worked as a technician and legal head in the Air Force.
In a recent hearing that underscores the Supreme Court’s commitment to enhancing educational resources across India, Justices Aniruddha Bose and PV Sanjay Kumar presided over a public interest litigation (PIL) aimed at establishing libraries in rural areas. This initiative is designed to foster reading habits among villagers, contributing to the holistic education and development of […]
