Today, On 23rd June, The Supreme Court criticised an accused for withdrawing a voluntary bail payout offer, saying, “It undermines the sanctity of the judicial process and amounts to playing ‘ducks and drakes’ with the court,” stressing accountability in bail conditions.
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NEW DELHI: Today, 28th March, The Supreme Court has dismissed a plea seeking the registration of an FIR against Justice Yashwant Varma. A bench comprising Justice Abhay S Oka and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan heard the case. The petition, filed by Advocate Mathews Nedumpara, argues that instead of transferring Justice Varma, a criminal case should be registered against him.
On December 12, 2024, LawChakra hosted a live discussion with journalist Saurav Das, covering issues in India’s judicial system, including the Uniform Civil Code, marital rape criminalization, and corruption. Das emphasized the need for systemic reforms, judicial independence, and the importance of judges adhering to constitutional ideals while addressing media influence and accountability.
The Bombay High Court has dismissed petitions aimed at blocking the film “Match Fixing,” which is inspired by the 2008 Malegaon blast case. The court ruled that the movie could proceed with its release, stating it is a work of fiction and questioning the validity of concerns regarding its impact on ongoing legal proceedings.
Today, On 12th November, the Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna, discontinued oral mentions for urgent hearings, requiring requests to be submitted via email or written slips. This change aims to streamline processes and enhance efficiency, though critics argue it may hinder immediate access for genuinely urgent cases needing swift judicial response.
Former SCBA president Adish Aggarwala wrote to PM Modi, praising new criminal laws but stressing the need for increased judicial personnel, police, and forensic experts. He criticized the past regime for implementing laws without necessary support and pointed out challenges in the current system. Aggarwala urged PM Modi to ensure proper implementation with adequate infrastructure.