Today, On 20th February, The Delhi High Court sought a response from the Delhi Police on the bail application filed by Olympian Sushil Kumar in the murder case of former junior national wrestling champion Sagar Dhankar.
The Supreme Court of India set aside an Allahabad High Court ruling that downplayed serious acts of sexual assault, reaffirming standards for offences. Led by Justice Surya Kant with Joymalya Bagchi and NV Anjaria, the Bench stressed empathy and justice.
The Supreme Court of India criticised Jharkhand Police for filing successive FIRs to prolong custody despite bail granted earlier orders. A bench of Aravind Kumar and P. B. Varale ordered release, noting abuse of process.
Today, On 11th February, The Supreme Court instructed the Calcutta High Court to examine materials submitted by the National Investigation Agency to determine whether invoking the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act was justified in investigating the January 10 attack on Suvendhu Adhikari’s convoy.
A court acquitted a man accused of rioting and arson during the 2020 Delhi riots after finding major inconsistencies in the prosecution’s case. It held that relying on the testimony of the lone identifying witness would be unreliable.
Justice Surya Kant takes oath as India’s 53rd CJI on Nov 24, set to oversee major cases on elections, cyber law, sedition, and refugee rights. His long tenure promises landmark judgments on key legal and social issues.
The Supreme Court has directed all High Courts to quickly provide data on delays in framing charges under the BNSS. This move aims to create strict guidelines and prevent long custody periods without charges.
Today, On 27th October, The Supreme Court raised concerns over the rising digital arrest scams and asked whether the CBI has adequate resources to handle all such cases. The Bench sought detailed FIR data from all States before considering a central probe.
The Delhi High Court observed that proving motive is not essential to uphold a murder charge, noting that motive is not a critical element of an offence as many serious crimes often arise from trivial or insignificant reasons.
Today, On 17th September, The Supreme Court has revoked gangster Chhota Rajan’s bail in the 2001 murder case of hotelier Jaya Shetty, allowing the CBI’s appeal. The apex court questioned, “Why suspension of sentence to such a man?” highlighting strict accountability.
