A PIL has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking intervention over alleged constitutional failure to curb racially motivated violence, following the brutal assault and death of Tripura student Angel Chakma in Dehradun after an attack this month.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant urged young lawyers to see law not as a quick route to success but as a disciplined craft requiring patience and integrity, saying it will test them before offering any meaningful reward.
Today, On 29th December, Senior Advocate Mehmood Pracha, for the Unnao rape case survivor, says, “This should not be called victory, but we have got a little time to breathe.” He adds CBI did not consult them, so judgment isn’t a victory.
Today, On 29th December, The Supreme Court stayed the Delhi High Court’s December 23 order and said Kuldeep Singh Sengar “shall not be released,” noting, “Notice issued… several substantial questions of law arise,” and seeking a counter-affidavit within four weeks.
In the Unnao rape case, a vacation bench led by CJI Surya Kant will hear the CBI’s appeal challenging the suspension of Kuldeep Sengar’s life sentence on December 29, bringing renewed attention to the high-profile matter again.
The Supreme Court clarified that under the SC/ST Act, victims have a statutory right to be heard during bail proceedings, but this right does not guarantee acceptance of every objection raised.
Invoking Article 142, the Supreme Court dissolved an irretrievably broken marriage, holding that its continuance would only prolong agony. The Court granted divorce despite trial and High Court findings, stressing complete justice over rigid statutory grounds of law.
Today, On 4th December, The Supreme Court sharply criticised the prolonged delay in ensuring justice, rights, and rehabilitation for an acid-attack survivor, calling it “a mockery of the justice system.” The Court also directed all High Courts to provide details on all pending acid-attack trials.
Today, On 3rd December, The Supreme Court has directed states to ensure immediate medical treatment for acid attack survivors, highlighting long delays in relief. The Court noted that compensation for victims has been pending since 1994, urging strict implementation of prior orders.
Today, On 11th November, Chief Justice of India BR Gavai led a two-minute silence in the Supreme Court to honour the victims of the Delhi bomb blast, expressing deep sorrow and saying, “No words can capture the depth of such grief.”
