Today, On 13th January, The Supreme Court remarked in the Stray Dogs case: “No one is allowing us to pass the order; it has become a public platform rather than a court.” The bench also asked the feeders, “You take them home, so why let them roam, bite, or chase? Dog bites have lifelong effects.”
Today, On 12th January, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant paid tribute to Swami Vivekananda on his birth anniversary, calling him “India’s greatest international ambassador of culture and philosophy.” He said Vivekananda’s visionary teachings are full of moral values and inspire the nation.
Today, On 9th January, The Supreme Court observed that many videos on YouTube show stray dogs attacking children and elderly. The Bench told Senior Advocate Rajshekhar Rao, “We don’t want a competition here” regarding such incidents.
Today, On 8th January, In the Stray Dogs case, the Supreme Court clarified that it has not ordered the removal of all dogs from streets. The Court emphasized that stray dogs should be managed responsibly according to existing rules and regulations.
The Supreme Court resumed its suo motu case on stray dogs, with Justice Vikram Nath asserting, “I am the master of my own court,” refusing to follow the SOP on fixed argument timings. While Sr. Adv. Gopal Sankarnarayanan said, “time should be indicated for the arguments,” Justice Vikram Nath replied, “I am not following that so far”
Buying or selling property in India is often stressful and risky. The Supreme Court described these transactions as “traumatic,” noting that property disputes make up 66% of civil cases, highlighting challenges in land governance and state authority over registration.
The President of India appointed Hon’ble Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo, a judge of the Orissa High Court, as the Chief Justice of the Patna High Court, effective upon taking charge, following a recommendation from the Supreme Court Collegium.
A PIL has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking intervention over alleged constitutional failure to curb racially motivated violence, following the brutal assault and death of Tripura student Angel Chakma in Dehradun after an attack this month.
Today, On 20th December, The Delhi Court ordered the release of Christian Michel from custody in the Enforcement Directorate case after he completed the maximum seven-year sentence under the PMLA. However, he will continue to remain in jail due to the pending CBI corruption case.
The Supreme Court has referred a PIL seeking legal protection for intersex children and inclusion in the Census to a three-judge Bench. The plea highlights non-consensual medical procedures and calls for clear rights and policies for intersex minors.
