The Supreme Court issued notices to the Centre, the Tamil Nadu government, and other authorities on a petition challenging the ASI’s takeover of the Thirupparankundram temple. The plea also seeks daily lighting of the lamp placed on the ‘deepathoon’ (stone pillar).
The Supreme Court has directed that a plea seeking a uniform SOP for freezing and de-freezing bank accounts during cybercrime investigations be placed before CJI Surya Kant. The petition raises concerns over arbitrary account freezes without notice, citing violations of constitutional rights and lack of procedural safeguards.
Today, On 16th January, The Supreme Court slammed a petitioner for misusing Article 32, dismissing a plea while a related case was pending in the Bombay High Court. “Article 32 is being misused…for everything, one adjournment, file Article 32 here,” it said.
Kapil Sibal made a sharp and emotional remark while pressing the Supreme Court for urgent hearing in Sonam Wangchuk’s NSA detention case. He stressed that the matter deserves priority and no delay, citing serious constitutional violations.
Today, On 12th January, Sonam Wangchuk’s wife told the Supreme Court that NSA detention based on irrelevant material is bad law. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal called the detention unconstitutional and procedurally flawed as the Court resumed hearings on the petition challenging Wangchuk’s NSA detention.
Today, On 8th January, The Supreme Court heard a petition challenging Sonam Wangchuk’s NSA detention. Snr. Adv.Kapil Sibal, representing Gitanjali J. Angmo, argued that the “detention was flawed due to procedural errors,” with the matter listed for further hearing on January 12.
Today, On 7th January, The Supreme Court adjourned the hearing of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk’s petition challenging his detention under the National Security Act. The matter is now scheduled to continue tomorrow, with Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal set to present arguments.
The Supreme Court refused to hear a habeas corpus plea alleging the illegal arrest of a businessman by Uttar Pradesh Police. The Court granted liberty to seek relief before the appropriate High Court, noting a related matter is already pending.
The Bombay High Court called the pollution from Mumbai’s Kanjurmarg dumping ground an emergency and said the right to breathe clean air is a fundamental right. The Court criticised civic authorities for inaction and asked them to urgently find solutions to control odour and pollution.
The Supreme Court has referred a PIL seeking legal protection for intersex children and inclusion in the Census to a three-judge Bench. The plea highlights non-consensual medical procedures and calls for clear rights and policies for intersex minors.
