Four Supreme Court judges stressed the need for India’s judiciary to adapt to emerging challenges from data, AI, and technology. Speaking at an international event in Indore, they called for fairness, innovation, and legal reforms in the digital era.
Minister Vijay Shah faced an FIR initiated by the Indore police under High Court directives for controversial comments regarding Colonel Sofia Qureshi. The Supreme Court criticized Shah and urged him to apologize, which he did through a social media video, stressing his respect for the armed forces. He is now challenging the High Court’s ruling.
Madhya Pradesh Tribal Welfare Minister Vijay Shah has petitioned the Supreme Court against a High Court ruling that ordered an FIR for his controversial remarks about Army officer Colonel Sofia Qureshi. Following this, an FIR was registered against him, prompting calls for his removal, despite his public apology and respect for Qureshi.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav reported 4,928 pending minor rape cases in the High Court, with 64 linked to murder. Despite the 2017 Bill allowing death penalties for rapists of minors, no executions have occurred. Approximately 50% of accused individuals are on bail, prompting concerns over delayed justice.
Today, On 9th December, AAP Legal Cell Chief Sanjeev Nasiar challenged the Bar Council of India’s (BCI) decision to suspend him as Vice Chairman due to questions about his LL.B. degree authenticity. The BCI has sought a CBI investigation into alleged record tampering, raising legal and political concerns about Nasiar’s qualifications.