Today, On 28th November, the Supreme Court criticized the Uttar Pradesh Police during a hearing for gangster Anurag Dubey’s pre-arrest bail. The Court questioned the frequent filing of cases against Dubey and instructed police to respect legal protocols. It allowed Dubey’s interim bail and emphasized cooperation in the investigation while calling for police responsibility.
Three new criminal laws, described as a significant modernization of India’s criminal justice system, have been praised by Dr. Adish C. Aggarwala. These laws include specific timelines for trials and verdicts, aiming to strengthen the response to crimes and increase public confidence. They cover substantive crime, procedure, and evidence, with plans for widespread implementation and public education.
The Delhi High Court granted Ashneer Grover and Madhuri Jain Grover permission to travel to the United States amidst ongoing legal proceedings. Specific travel dates were provided for each individual, and the Delhi Police was directed to submit their recommendations for imposed conditions. The couple faces allegations of fraud from fintech firm BharatPe.
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.
India’s Attorney General AG R Venkataramani noted an increase in state governments resorting to the Supreme Court for political disputes, indicating the court’s growing involvement in constitutional challenges previously viewed as political. This trend, exemplified by states like Kerala, Punjab, and Karnataka, poses new constitutional implications. Venkataramani stressed the importance of free speech and the basic structure doctrine in upholding constitutional integrity.