Today, On 5th January, The Supreme Court granted bail to five accused in the Delhi riots conspiracy case while rejecting the pleas of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, stressing that “The court has consciously avoided a collective or unified approach.”
The Supreme Court will pronounce its crucial bail judgment on January 5 in the 2020 Delhi Riots larger conspiracy case. The decision will determine the bail fate of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, Gulfisha and others.
The Delhi High Court said Sanju Verma cannot make derogatory remarks on ex-IPS officer Yashovardhan Azad’s professional career and asked her to withdraw the “blot on uniform” comment. The Court issued notice in Azad’s defamation plea and listed the matter for January 27, 2026.
Suspended advocate Rakesh Kishore says he was assaulted by a crowd at Karkardooma Court as “revenge” for the shoe-throwing incident involving ex-CJI BR Gavai. A video from the court complex shows people surrounding and confronting him during the clash.
Former Supreme Court judge Justice Abhay S Oka criticised political leaders for “appeasing religions” and failing to support scientific temper. He warned that rational thinkers are being targeted, and constitutional duties under Article 51A(h) are being ignored.
The Delhi High Court criticised the Central government for not holding Cantonment Board elections since 2015 and for repeatedly using notifications to run boards without elected members. The Court warned that such actions may amount to a colourable exercise of power in a democratic system.
CJI Surya Kant said that ‘imaandari’ or integrity is not just an ornament but the discipline that sustains justice and reputation. He urged law students to make integrity the basic structure of their character.
Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said the government is moving quickly to set up the Mediation Council and review Section 34 of the Arbitration Act to make India a global hub for arbitration and mediation.
He assured, “We are moving fast in that direction. (I) will give the good news soon.”
Today, On 17th October, The Supreme Court heard the Tamil Nadu government’s plea challenging the Governor’s withholding of certain Bills. The matter will be listed only after the Constitution Bench decides the Presidential reference, resolving key legal questions on Governor powers.
Today, On 16th October, Justice Surya Kant says, “Our religion has never promoted violence. On social media, everything becomes a saleable thing,” as he warns against glorifying outrage and online sensationalism following the shoe-hurling incident at CJI Gavai.
