CJI B. R. Gavai cautioned that while courts must protect citizens’ rights, “judicial activism should not turn into judicial adventurism or judicial terrorism.” He made the remark at a book launch in Delhi, stressing the need for balanced judicial intervention.
Top government sources emphasized that “respect for judiciary is paramount” amid the ongoing controversy. This statement was made in response to recent tensions between the judiciary and government institutions, highlighting the importance of maintaining the judiciary’s integrity and its vital role in India’s democratic system.
The Supreme Court confirmed Felix Jerald’s bail and criticized the Madras High Court’s condition mandating the closure of his YouTube channel, stating it was “unwarranted and extraneous.” The ruling emphasized that while the closure requirement is lifted, other bail conditions remain in place following Jerald’s arrest linked to a controversial interview.
The Delhi High Court recently accepted the apology of an engineer, Brijesh Shukla, who had made derogatory remarks against the judiciary. The division bench of Justice Suresh Kumar Kait and Justice Shalinder Kaur considered the context of Shukla’s actions, acknowledging that his allegations against a judicial officer and the judiciary were likely a result of […]
