The Supreme Court set aside Patna HC’s anticipatory bail order in a murder case, stressing that liberty must be balanced with victims’ suffering. The bench directed the accused to surrender within four weeks and apply for regular bail.
A Pune court granted Rahul Gandhi a permanent exemption from appearing in the Savarkar defamation case. The case stems from Gandhi’s alleged derogatory remarks about Hindutva leader Vinayak Damodar Savarkar during a speech in London in March 2023. The exemption means Gandhi will no longer need to be present for hearings. However, the legal proceedings in the case will continue.
The Bombay High Court rejected a gaushala’s plea for custody of cattle seized in an illegal transportation case. Justice YG Khobragade said that the rightful owners of the cattle have the right to keep their property during the ongoing trial. The decision highlights the need to respect ownership rights while the case is being heard. This ruling supports the legal process and clears up property rights in such cases.The Bombay High Court rejected a gaushala’s plea for custody of cattle seized in an illegal transportation case. Justice YG Khobragade said that the rightful owners of the cattle have the right to keep their property during the ongoing trial. The decision highlights the need to respect ownership rights while the case is being heard. This ruling supports the legal process and clears up property rights in such cases.
The Supreme Court ruled that High Court judges must adhere to jurisdiction assigned by the Chief Justice, prohibiting them from reclassifying petitions without consent. In a case concerning the dismissal of a writ petition, the Court upheld this authority, emphasizing that jurisdictional assignment is crucial for judges when hearing cases.
The Delhi High Court upheld that a husband must provide maintenance to his wife, regardless of her income, dismissing his claim that she was a “parasite.” The court emphasized respect for women’s sacrifices and reaffirmed legal obligations under the Hindu Marriage Act and Domestic Violence Act, highlighting the need for support against domestic abuse.
Today (9th September),The Supreme Court has dismissed Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee and his wife Rujira’s plea against the ED’s summons in a teacher recruitment scam case. They are under investigation for alleged money laundering in connection with the West Bengal teacher recruitment scandal.
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The Tamil Nadu Government today has contested a Madras High Court decision restraining the police from summoning BJP leader Kesava Vinayagan in a cash seizure case. The Supreme Court has asked for Vinayagan’s response. The case involves the seizure of Rs 3.99 crore from train passengers, one of whom has BJP affiliations. The case is scheduled for September 20.
