Today, On 11th June, In a strong observation, the Supreme Court called the daughter’s accusations “shocking” and refused to quash the criminal case, citing the seriousness of the sexual assault allegations against the retired judge.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court granted bail to Manan Aggarwal, accused in a car crash that killed two Jindal Global Law School students. The court noted his 11-month custody, examined witnesses, and insufficient evidence of intoxication. Despite opposition, the bail was justified due to lack of proof and completed witness examinations.
Today, On 21st February, The Supreme Court, hearing the Are-Katika community’s plea for nationwide Scheduled Caste (SC) status, referenced the Manipur crisis. It pointed to the Manipur High Court’s March 2023 order directing the inclusion of Meiteis in the Scheduled Tribes list, which triggered widespread riots. The Court’s remark highlighted the sensitivity of caste-based classifications. The matter remains under judicial scrutiny.
New Delhi: On 19th Feb, The Supreme Court ordered the West Bengal government to pay a fine of Rs 10 lakh to a retired government employee who has not received his full retirement benefits even after 18 years. The employee, who retired in 2007, has been getting only a provisional pension while waiting for his dues.
The Supreme Court of India will hear West Bengal’s petition against the Calcutta High Court’s ruling, which invalidated the OBC classification of 77 communities, on January 28 and 29, 2025. The High Court deemed the classification unconstitutional, emphasizing that reservations can’t be based solely on religion. The outcome will influence reservations in jobs and education.
Today(27th August), The Supreme Court sought Solicitor General Tushar Mehta’s input on the Centre and AAI’s curative plea challenging its previous verdict favoring GMR Airports for upgrading and operating Nagpur’s Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport. The plea responds to a May 2022 decision that upheld a Bombay High Court ruling invalidating a contract cancellation.
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The Madras High Court has acquitted a woman of murder after she killed her husband while defending their daughter from sexual assault. The ruling emphasized the right to self-defense in such situations, citing evidence supporting the woman’s actions. The Court’s intervention cleared the woman of criminal proceedings, recognizing her actions as lawful.
The High Court Bar Association is advocating for the appointment of local lawyers as judges in order to better represent the local legal community and address regional issues. They also outlined demands for advocate protection, medical insurance, and infrastructure support, which received positive feedback from the Union Law Minister.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s plea challenging the Delhi High Court’s decision to uphold the summons in a criminal defamation case will be heard by the Supreme Court. The case involves a retweet of an allegedly defamatory video. Kejriwal admitted to making a mistake, and the Supreme Court asked if he wished to apologize. The matter highlights the gravity of the issue, as public figures’ social media actions carry weight with the public.
On Monday (15th April): The Bombay High Court affirmed the right to sleep as a fundamental human need, criticizing the Enforcement Directorate’s practice of recording statements overnight. It emphasized that deprivation of sleep violates Article 21 of the Indian Constitution and directed the ED to conduct interrogations at reasonable hours to safeguard individuals’ cognitive abilities and health.