The Supreme Court held that while Article 21 rights are vital, they cannot be the only basis for bail in cases involving national security. The Court said individual liberty is secondary when the country’s sovereignty and integrity are at risk.
Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna stated that high courts are capable of handling UAPA challenges initially. He emphasized that the Supreme Court should not be the first forum for such cases. The bench advised petitioners to approach the respective high courts before seeking intervention from the apex court. This decision reinforces the legal process and judicial hierarchy in handling UAPA cases.
The Uttarakhand government introduced new rules for marriage registration under the Uniform Civil Code. These rules aim to provide clarity in legal provisions concerning marital conditions and individual rights. The move ensures a standardized process for marriage registration across the state. This step is part of efforts to strengthen the legal framework for marriages under the Uniform Civil Code.
Today, On 25th October, A Telangana court ordered Minister Konda Surekha to delete her controversial post linking KT Rama Rao to the divorce of actors Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Ruth Prabhu. Rao filed a defamation lawsuit after Surekha claimed he was involved in the split. The ruling emphasizes accountability in public statements regarding private lives.