New Delhi [India], February 22: A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court of India asking the Union Government to take urgent steps to stop violence and attacks on Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh. The plea also requests an extension of the cut-off date under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) 2019. The petitioner argues that many Hindus have entered India recently due to ongoing violence and should be considered for Indian citizenship.
On Sunday (28th April): Retired Justice S Muralidhar criticized the new criminal laws for failing to bring significant change or decolonization to the legal framework. He highlighted persistent outdated provisions and the laws’ failure to address human rights violations and provide fair compensation for wrongful prosecution. He urged aspiring lawyers to uphold their clients’ rights and defend them diligently.
Justice Akil Kureshi honored with the SGS Ethics Award for his dedication to upholding India’s essence in the legal profession. His commitment to integrity and ethical conduct in the judiciary was recognized. He emphasized the importance of unity in diversity and advocated for reforms in the Collegium system, while expressing concern over human rights violations.
