The Supreme Court has rejected the parity claim raised in the Delhi riots conspiracy case and agreed to hear Khalid Saifi’s bail plea, taking up his challenge to the allegations tied to the 2020 violence investigated under laws.
The Supreme Court of India criticised Jharkhand Police for filing successive FIRs to prolong custody despite bail granted earlier orders. A bench of Aravind Kumar and P. B. Varale ordered release, noting abuse of process.
The Supreme Court set aside a bail order issued by Allahabad High Court in a dowry death case, calling it one of the most shocking and disappointing orders and saying that it led to a “travesty of justice.”
Today, On 11th February, The Supreme Court addressed the issue of talaq pronounced via WhatsApp and email, saying, “People will pre-judge us if we ban talaq pronounced via WhatsApp, email.” The Court added, “We will not shy away from issuing directions, but that we will do only after hearing both sides.”
Today, On 11th February, The Supreme Court instructed the Calcutta High Court to examine materials submitted by the National Investigation Agency to determine whether invoking the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act was justified in investigating the January 10 attack on Suvendhu Adhikari’s convoy.
A PIL has been filed before the Delhi High Court seeking a ban on Bangladesh from all international cricket tournaments, citing alleged violence against the Hindu community. The plea also asks to stop Bangladesh’s participation in the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup hosted by India and Sri Lanka.
Today, On 19th January, The Delhi High Court rejected the bail plea of former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar. The case relates to the custodial death of the father of the Unnao rape victim.
Today, On 15th January, The victim has moved the Delhi High Court seeking to lead further evidence and examine two prosecution witnesses in the 2017 case against BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar. She also wants to place date of birth documents on record.
Today, On 5th January, The Supreme Court denied bail to student activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the larger conspiracy case linked to the 2020 Delhi riots. Umar Khalid said, “Jail is my life now; happy for others who got bail.”
The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has ordered the police to protect a young woman who feared for her safety after allegedly receiving threats of forced marriage. The Court directed that she ‘is not subjected to any harm in any manner whatsoever.’
