Bombay High Court rules that Muslim personal laws cannot override a child’s welfare, granting custody to the mother in the best interest of the child.
NEW DELHI: Today, 21st April, The Supreme Court of India has issued a notice in the bail application of Lakshya Tanwar, who is facing serious charges in 42 criminal cases related to cheating and fraud. A two-judge bench, comprising Justice BR Gavai and Justice AG Masih, heard the matter. Tanwar is accused of cheating many people by falsely promising bank loans against their properties.
The Mumbai Sessions Court has asked the police to respond to Mohammad Shariful Islam’s bail application, who was arrested for allegedly stabbing actor Saif Ali Khan. Islam maintains his innocence, claiming a false case. A hearing is set for April 4, following Khan’s emergency surgery after the January 16 attack.
Today, On 18th March, The Supreme Court expressed concern over the increasing rejection of bail pleas, cautioning against excessive restrictions on personal liberty. The bench emphasized that a democratic country should not function like a police state, stressing the importance of upholding constitutional rights. The court urged lower courts to adopt a balanced approach in granting bail, ensuring justice while preventing misuse of the law.
A woman seeking to transfer her child custody case on claims of judicial bias was fined Rs 5,000 by the Delhi High Court. The court called her request “scandalous” and an attempt to undermine its authority. It ruled that if she was unhappy with the trial court’s decision, she should have legally challenged it instead of accusing the judge. The petition was dismissed, and she was ordered to deposit the fine within four weeks.
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The Delhi High Court will on January 7 hear bail pleas of student activists Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam and other accused in the UAPA case related to February, 2020 violence. Justices Navin Chawla and Shalinder Kaur are scheduled to hear the cases. Delhi Police is likely to commence its submissions in the cases.