Today, On 16th December, the Supreme Court granted a five-year extension for the registration of three specialized armored diesel vehicles used by the Special Protection Group for the Prime Minister’s security, countering a National Green Tribunal order that denied it due to age restrictions. The ruling highlights the vehicles’ crucial role in ensuring safety.
Today, On 23rd October, the Supreme Court rejected Swamy Shraddananda’s appeal against his life imprisonment for murdering his wife, reaffirming the lower court’s decision. Shraddananda, 84, had challenged the ruling, asserting violations of his constitutional rights. The court emphasized that presidential pardon powers apply even with life sentences, leaving him to serve his term.
The Supreme Court of India dismissed criminal proceedings against HDFC Bank, ruling that a corporation cannot possess mens rea, or criminal intent, needed for liability under the IPC. The court emphasized that the bank officials acted inadvertently in misinterpreting orders, lacking evidence of malicious intent or misappropriation, thus quashing the FIR.
The Supreme Court has stayed the NGT’s directive and challenged its authority in the Waris Chemicals case, raising questions about the intersection of environmental regulations and money laundering laws. Justices observed that the NGT lacks jurisdiction to invoke the PMLA in environmental cases, setting the stage for future legal interpretations and tribunal jurisdiction clarifications.
The Kerala High Court upheld the reproductive rights and dignity of rape survivors, emphasizing the grave mental and physical health risks associated with continuing a pregnancy resulting from rape. The court recognized the fundamental right to autonomy in reproductive decision-making, allowing a 16-year-old survivor to terminate her pregnancy beyond the legally specified timeframe, considering her well-being and future care for the child if the fetus survived.
![[BREAKING] Excise Policy Case: Delhi HC Sets Arvind Kejriwal's Plea Against ED Summons on September 9](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/MicrosoftTeams-image-6-1.png?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
Today (22nd April): The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking Arvind Kejriwal’s release, imposing a Rs 75,000 fine on the petitioner. The court ruled Kejriwal’s detention lawful, emphasizing the need for responsible PIL filing. It rejected Kejriwal’s plea against arrest, discouraging baseless PILs and promoting evidence-based petitions for genuine public interest.
On March 7, 2023, the Madras High Court upheld a 2017 directive to reduce property guideline values by 33%, dismissing the government’s attempt to revert to 2012 values for stamp duty and registration charges. The court emphasized the need for proper procedures in revising values, directing adherence to the 2017 decision until a lawful update. No refunds for transactions using 2012 valuations were granted during the interim period.