A Goa-born Christian man from Pakistan approached the Supreme Court seeking Indian citizenship under the CAA. The Court refused to entertain the plea, saying, “He must approach the Bombay High Court for any relief.”
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Civil rights activist Anand Teltumbde, who has been named as an accused by the Pune Police in the Elgar Parishad-Koregaon Bhima case, denied all charges against him and asked the Bombay High Court to quash the FIR filed against him. Bombay: Bombay High Court Judge, Justice Sarang Kotwal recuses from hearing an appeal filed by […]
A two-member fact-finding committee from the National Commission for Women has arrived in Chennai to investigate a reported sexual assault of a 19-year-old Anna University student. The committee, comprising Mamta Kumari and Praveen Dixit, will examine the incident, gather information from various parties, and recommend preventive measures. An ongoing police investigation follows a formal complaint.
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The Supreme Court urged jail superintendents to proactively identify eligible female undertrial prisoners for release under Section 479(1) of the BNSS, aiming to address overcrowding and inhumane conditions. The Court stressed the necessity of focusing on women prisoners, particularly those with children, and reprimanded certain states for non-compliance with reporting.
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Today, On 22nd November, Manish Sisodia petitioned the Supreme Court to ease his bail conditions related to the Delhi Excise Policy case, specifically the requirement to report to the investigating officer twice a week. The Court scheduled a prompt hearing and acknowledged the impact of trial delays on his right to a speedy trial.
Today, On 14th November, The Supreme Court criticized Goa’s Chief Secretary for unilaterally altering service rules related to Bombay High Court employees. This remark arose during a case about former employees’ unpaid pensions. The Court demanded accountability, stating the Chief Secretary must justify his actions via video conference next week, emphasizing the need for adherence to proper procedures.
Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud, along with judges from India, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, and Nepal, attended an international legal conference in South Goa Today (Oct 19), organized by the Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association (SCAORA). Emphasizing the friendly rapport among judges, CJI Chandrachud lightheartedly referred to his colleague Justice N. Kotishwar Singh with a playful greeting. He also humorously remarked on the leisurely pace of the attendees, attributing it to the relaxed Goan vibe. Earlier in the day, he enjoyed a morning walk from Miramar Beach to Dona Paula.
The Goa Bench of the Bombay High Court will hear former RSS chief Subhash Velingkar’s anticipatory bail plea on Monday, following his earlier rejection by a lower court. Velingkar faces charges for allegedly offending religious sentiments with remarks about St. Francis Xavier. The case has ignited discussions on free speech and religious sensitivities in Goa.