Retired Supreme Court judge Justice Abhay Oka said that claims about bail favoritism for those close to the ruling party need proof through a systematic study. Speaking at Mumbai Press Club, he stressed the joint duty of judiciary and press to uphold the Constitution and protect citizens’ rights.
The Supreme Court of India affirmed that individuals accused under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act have the right to access documents not used by the Enforcement Directorate in their prosecution, ensuring a fair trial as per Article 21 of the Constitution. This includes rights to request evidence, promoting transparency in legal proceedings.
The Supreme Court of India expressed strong dissatisfaction with ASG Archana Pathak Dave for raising a technical objection during a hearing on a convict’s remission, after significant hearing time had elapsed. Justice Oka criticized the delay’s impact on other litigants and emphasized efficient use of court time. The case was adjourned until May 7.
Justice Oka addressed the prevalent issue of hate speech in India, which often targets religious minorities and oppressed communities, aiming to provoke societal division. He emphasized the need for public awareness and education to reduce such speech, while safeguarding free speech rights. Oka advocated for the right to dissent and protest as essential democratic principles.
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday (28th March) criticized the Gujarat Police for filing a First Information Report (FIR) against Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi over a poem he had posted on social media. The Court ruled in his favor, stating that freedom of speech and expression is more important than the restrictions that can be imposed on it under the law.
NEW DELHI: Today, 19th March, The Supreme Court of India is re-evaluating its 2017 ruling in Indira Jaising v. Supreme Court, which had established guidelines for designating lawyers as Senior Advocates. A special bench comprising Justices AS Oka, Ujjal Bhuyan, and SVN Bhatti is hearing the matter, with Solicitor General (SG) Tushar Mehta appearing for the Supreme Court’s administrative side.
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The Supreme Court today (29th Nov) criticized the Kerala High Court for wrongly granting bail to 17 accused PFI members in a murder case tied to RSS leader Srinivasan, stating that individual roles were not assessed. It also demanded an explanation from the Supreme Court Registry for failing to list certain Special Leave Petitions by the NIA.
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The Supreme Court expressed strong dissatisfaction in today’s hearing (28th Nov) with the government’s non-compliance with anti-pollution measures in Delhi, citing lack of action from authorities. Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati defended the government’s efforts, including traffic management directives. Meanwhile, Delhi’s air quality remains critical, with AQI levels classified as ‘very poor,’ posing health risks to citizens.
The Supreme Court Today (Nov 28) sought Yasin Malik’s response to a plea by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to transfer the trial in two cases pending against the terror convict from Jammu to New Delhi. The CBI has urged the Court to transfer the trial in two cases, a murder case and a kidnapping case. that are pending against Malik from Jammu to Delhi. The Supreme Court has issued notices and scheduled further proceedings for December 14.