Today, On 21st November, The Supreme Court held a ceremonial bench to bid farewell to CJI BR Gavai, as Bar members and law officers praised his simplicity and warmth. Attorney General Venkataramani said, “We deeply value the grace and dignity you brought.”
A top committee in Gujarat met to prepare the state’s Uniform Civil Code (UCC). The discussion covered important legal and social points of the new law. Officials talked about ways to make personal laws the same for all communities. This step is seen as an important move towards legal changes in the state.
The Supreme Court collegium started meeting lawyers being considered for High Court judgeship for the first time. To reduce nepotism, they are avoiding recommending candidates who have close relatives in the judiciary and are giving more chances to first-generation lawyers. These meetings help assess candidates’ suitability better. This step aims to make judicial appointments fairer and more transparent.
The Supreme Court ruled that witness testimony from relatives cannot be dismissed solely based on familial connections. It emphasized a careful evaluation of such testimonies. The appellant’s conviction was reduced due to evidence showing no premeditation in a heated altercation, leading to his release after serving nearly ten years in prison.
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Today, On 13th November, the Supreme Court condemned “bulldozer justice,” stating that legal actions should not imply guilt before a fair trial. It ruled demolishing properties of accused individuals is unlawful, emphasizing due process, accountability, and the protection of family homes from arbitrary state action, regardless of accusations or convictions.
