Today (24th May): The Supreme Court of India emphasized the finality of bail decisions at the High Court level, expressing reluctance to intervene in bail matters. Justices Bela M. Trivedi and Pankaj Mithal advocated for resolving bail issues without the apex court’s interference, aiming to streamline the legal process and reduce the burden on the Supreme Court.
On Monday (15th April), the Bombay High Court in Goa faced a jurisdictional challenge under the Arbitration Act, 1996. Justice Bharat P Deshpande referred the matter to a larger bench due to conflicting decisions within the court. The challenge revolves around the interpretation of Section 29A, addressing the procedural timeline for arbitration proceedings in India.
Guwahati Police issued a legal notice on 12th March, against the ‘Sarbatmak Hartal’, warning of potential property damage and legal actions due to the protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). The All Assam Students’ Union has vehemently opposed the CAA, citing it as unjust, communal, and a threat to indigenous communities, vowing a peaceful, legal fight.