The Election Commission of India told the Supreme Court that US court judgments cannot be blindly relied upon, questioning due process in recent American actions cited by petitioners. Senior Advocate Rakesh Dwivedi argued that India’s constitutional framework on electoral roll revision cannot be compared with US practices while defending the SIR exercise.
The Supreme Court has emphasized that anticipatory bail should be granted sparingly in economic offences, given their serious impact on the financial system and public trust. The observation came while the Court set aside anticipatory bail granted to several accused in the Adarsh Group of Companies scam. It noted that economic offences require thorough investigation and custodial interrogation, which can be hampered by pre-arrest bail.
The Supreme Court criticized the Madhya Pradesh High Court for dismissing women judges based on performance metrics during their probation, emphasizing the necessity for equitable treatment regardless of gender. The justices voiced concerns over mental health impacts on judges and will revisit the matter on December 12, following ongoing appeals related to terminations.
Today, On 28th August,, the Supreme Court intervened to assist PSU employees facing potential termination due to changes in their reserved category status. The Court ruled against the termination notices issued by the banks and undertakings, ensuring protection for employees affected by caste reclassification in Karnataka. This decision sets aside a previous judgment by the Karnataka High Court.