Today, On 8th September, The Supreme Court has sought responses from the Gujarat government and the Enforcement Directorate on journalist Mahesh Langa’s bail plea in a money laundering case. The bench remarked, “Some claim to be ‘patrakar’ on scooter, everyone knows what they do.”
The Supreme Court has refused video conferencing in the Ahmedabad blasts appeals, citing grave security risks to judges and witnesses. The Court directed the Gujarat HC to ensure uninterrupted in-person arguments for defence counsel.
Gujarat High Court ruled that “Foreign law cannot dissolve marriage under Hindu Marriage Act.” The judgment clarifies that divorces obtained abroad have no legal effect in India for marriages registered under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.
The Gujarat High Court ruled that police have the right to further investigate even after chargesheet submission, clarifying powers under Section 173(8) CrPC in corruption and criminal cases.
Gujarat High Court lawyers returned to work after GHCAA delegation met CJI BR Gavai, urging reconsideration of Justice Sandeep Bhatt’s transfer to Madhya Pradesh HC. The association called the decision “unfortunate” and praised Justice Bhatt as “honest and hardworking.”
The Gujarat High Court Advocates’ Association has announced an indefinite boycott of court work opposing the transfer of Justice Sandeep N Bhat to Madhya Pradesh. A senior delegation will approach the Supreme Court seeking revocation of the proposal.
The Gujarat High Court on August 19 extended Asaram Bapu’s temporary bail till September 3 in the 2013 rape conviction case, granting interim relief on medical grounds amid ongoing legal battles.
Gujarat High Court rules that under Muslim law, marriage can be dissolved through Mubaraat by verbal mutual consent, without a written agreement, upholding Quranic and customary practices.
The Rajasthan High Court has extended self-styled godman Asaram’s interim bail till August 29 after reviewing his medical reports. A special doctor’s panel will examine his ‘critical’ health and submit a report by August 27.
Gujarat High Court slammed the police for their negligence after a judgment was passed against a man who had died years ago. The court found the deceased guilty of his wife’s murder due to police lapses.
