Today, On 28th February, The Supreme Court set-aside the Delhi High Court’s stay on the discharge of SS Wazir in a murder case. It ruled that such a stay should only be granted in truly exceptional circumstances. The Court emphasized that unnecessary delays in discharge orders can impact justice. This decision reinforces the principle of fair and timely legal proceedings.
Madras: The Madras High Court ruled that legal restrictions on arresting women during the night are not absolute. A division bench comprising Justice G R Swaminathan and Justice M Jothiraman stated that these restrictions are advisory and not mandatory. This means that if the police fail to follow the rule, the arrest is not automatically illegal. However, the officer involved must provide a valid reason for not following the prescribed procedure.
On Tuesday(23rd July), The Supreme Court overturned the Delhi High Court’s stay on bail in a money laundering case, highlighting that bail orders should generally not be suspended to protect individual liberty. Justices AS Oka and Augustine George Masih issued a 16-page judgment in response to Parvinder Singh Khurana’s petition.
Today (7th May): The Supreme Court, while addressing Arvind Kejriwal’s plea for interim bail, made key observations regarding the impact of his release on ongoing elections and his ability to perform official duties while in custody. The Court emphasized equal treatment under the law for all individuals, regardless of their political status, and questioned the delay in investigating the money laundering case.
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On 11th March: The Delhi High Court granted Harish Yadav, a convict under the NDPS Act, a three-week parole to gather funds for his fine and reunite with his family. Yadav, nearing the end of a 10-year sentence, faced six additional months for not paying the fine. He must provide a Rs 25,000 bond for release and return to jail after the parole.