Former Supreme Court Justice Abhay S. Oka, in his first interview after retirement, criticised the transfer of the stray dog case from Justice Pardiwala’s bench, stressing that even the Chief Justice has no authority to ask any bench to modify its order.
CJI B.R. Gavai has reinstated the Supreme Court’s original emblem and removed controversial glass partitions, decisions celebrated by the legal community. These changes aim to enhance accessibility and restore the court’s identity, addressing concerns about mobility and airflow. The adjustments are viewed as a respectful return to tradition, reflecting responsiveness to legal professionals’ feedback.
New Delhi, March 17: The Supreme Court of India has instructed the Registry of the Delhi High Court to submit a detailed progress report concerning four pending suo moto revision petitions linked to the 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots murder cases. This directive was issued during a hearing conducted on Monday by a Bench comprising Justices Abhay S. Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan.
Today, On 28th February, The Supreme Court set-aside the Delhi High Court’s stay on the discharge of SS Wazir in a murder case. It ruled that such a stay should only be granted in truly exceptional circumstances. The Court emphasized that unnecessary delays in discharge orders can impact justice. This decision reinforces the principle of fair and timely legal proceedings.
NEW DELHI: Today, 24th Feb, The Supreme Court of India strongly addressed the issue of misleading advertisements in the medical field, particularly those targeting allopathic medicine. The Court is hearing a plea filed by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) against such deceptive ads and has stressed the importance of following Rule 170 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945.
NEW DELHI: Today, 20th Feb, The Supreme Court of India once again put a stay on a rule made by the Andhra Pradesh government that prevents non-Hindus from bidding for shops inside temple premises. This rule was introduced under Government Order (GO) No. 426 in 2015 and was upheld by the Andhra Pradesh High Court in 2019. However, the Supreme Court had already put a stay on the High Court’s decision in 2020.
The Supreme Court of India mandated the Central Government to implement a 2022 scheme for cashless medical treatment of motor accident victims within the critical “golden hour.” Additionally, the court urged the General Insurance Council to establish an online portal by March 14, 2025, to expedite compensation claims for hit-and-run victims.
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The Supreme Court, led by Justice Abhay S. Oka, raised concerns about the filing of false cases impacting the judicial system’s integrity. Highlighting recent patterns of misconduct, the Court plans to implement guidelines for enhanced scrutiny in case filings. Discussions will focus on advocate conduct and the senior designation process, with further reviews scheduled.