Today, On 8th August, in Banke Bihari Temple Case, The Supreme Court said it “will modify the part of the judgment which affects you” and also “form a committee headed by HC judge,” while granting liberty to challenge the affected portion.
13 judges of the Allahabad High Court have urged Chief Justice Arun Bhansali to reject the Supreme Court’s order against Justice Prashant Kumar. They demand a Full Court meeting, calling the SC’s directions overreaching and unjust.
The Allahabad High Court deferred the Bankey Bihari temple case to August 26 after being told the Trust Ordinance is under challenge in the Supreme Court. In the Gyanvapi ASI survey matter, hearing is on September 23.
Today, On 6th August, The Supreme Court has reserved its verdict on petitions challenging the 2018 amendments to the Prevention of Corruption Act. It questioned how governance benefits when honest decisions are attacked by frivolous online allegations against officers.
Today, On 5th August, The Supreme Court asked both parties to suggest the name of a former High Court judge to head a temporary committee for managing Banke Bihari Temple’s administration until the legal dispute over the ordinance is resolved.
Today, On 4th August, In the Banke Bihari Temple case, the Supreme Court criticised the UP government for acting without hearing all sides, stating, “A public temple can’t be run without hearing affected parties,” and proposed recalling the order allowing fund use.
Former CJI D.Y. Chandrachud says retired judges can greatly contribute to legislative bodies and tribunals. He calls media “hype” a reason judges avoid such roles.
Madras High Court said the contempt action against S Vanchinathan was based on his social media interview, not his petition to the CJI. The bench stressed it aimed to uphold judicial integrity, not silence criticism.
Justice GR Swaminathan slams Advocate Vanchinathan for accusing him of caste and communal prejudice. The Court warns against crossing the line between criticism and defamatory attacks.
