Today, On 29th July, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud highlighted the satisfaction judges derive from eliminating barriers to justice and ensuring an independent judiciary. He shared a heartwarming case of a couple’s reconciliation during divorce proceedings, emphasizing the fulfillment in aiding parties to resolve conflicts peacefully. Chandrachud stressed the importance of promoting amicable solutions in legal disputes to strengthen public confidence in the judiciary.
The Bombay High Court denied default bail to the five accused in the Bhima Koregaon violence case. The accused, arrested under the UAPA in 2018, had appealed against the special court’s orders. The case stems from violent clashes during the bicentenary celebrations, leading to arrests of activists with alleged “Maoist links.” Subsequent events include arrests, bail grants, and legal proceedings.
Pune police revealed that a woman’s blood samples were substituted for a juvenile’s involved in a fatal Porsche crash, raising concerns about evidence integrity. Doctors and a hospital employee were arrested, and police are seeking further custody. The blood allegedly belonged to the juvenile’s mother, attempting to shield the minor driver. The crash resulted in two deaths.
Today (27th May): In the Pune accident case, a court granted police custody of Vishal Agarwal, father of the 17-year-old driver. The Porsche Taycan involved in the crash was inspected. The minor faces charges for the accident, and the father also faces legal action. The court imposed conditions on the minor’s bail, addressing the seriousness of the offense.
The Karnataka High Court ruled that there are no legal restrictions on filing multiple divorce petitions based on cruelty. This ruling allows individuals to seek divorce repeatedly if they continue to face cruelty, providing legal clarity and protection for victims of ongoing abuse. The decision represents a significant advancement in matrimonial law.
Today (16th May): The Supreme Court ruled that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) needs special court permission to arrest individuals under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) if they respond to court summons. The court clarified that if an accused appears in response to a summons, the agency must apply to the court for custody. This decision impacts the procedures for arrest and bail under the PMLA.
Today, 2nd May, the Supreme Court upheld the decision to keep the wife of a Delhi Government officer in custody. This decision comes in relation to a case involving the sexual assault of a minor, highlighting the court’s commitment to justice in such sensitive matters. The ruling reinforces the importance of thorough investigations and fair legal proceedings in cases of child abuse and exploitation. The decision expected to have broader implications for similar cases moving forward.
The Delhi High Court upheld Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest in a money laundering case related to the Delhi excise policy, following a series of events spanning several years. The case began with the introduction of a new excise policy by the Delhi government in 2021, and it eventually led to legal actions against Kejriwal, culminating in the High Court’s rejection of his plea on April 9, 2024.
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