In the Tamil Nadu dog breeding case, the Supreme Court told PETA, “We don’t want extra constitutional bodies to be involved in everything,” while hearing its plea challenging state rules on dog breeding regulation.
The Supreme Court of India granted bail to a man imprisoned for over 5.2 years in a drug case without a trial beginning. The court emphasized that prolonged detention without trial is unjust. The accused sought bail after the Allahabad High Court denied his request, highlighting the unfairness of his continued incarceration.
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday, 5th March, pointed out an ongoing conflict between officers from the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), and Indian Forest Service (IFS). The Court observed that IAS officers often try to assert their dominance over IPS and IFS officers, which has led to tension between these services.
Today, On 20th February, The Supreme Court told Maharashtra that while its officers may face pressure, the judiciary remains independent and unaffected. The remark came during a hearing, emphasizing that courts function without external influence. The bench reaffirmed the judiciary’s role in upholding justice impartially. Maharashtra was reminded that judicial integrity cannot be compromised.
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.
The Supreme Court ruled that the police acted “completely illegal” by filing a charge-sheet against an individual contrary to a court order prohibiting coercive action. Although it dismissed contempt notices against the officers involved after accepting their apologies, it warned that future violations could lead to contempt proceedings and mandated a review of police directives.
The Supreme Court has directed the Telangana government to respond to Senior Advocate Vedula Venkataraman’s petition challenging accusations of taking Rs 7 crores to bribe judges. Venkataraman argues the FIR has no prima facie evidence and is based on vague allegations. He previously sought to quash the case, which was dismissed by the Telangana High Court.
Justice Augustine George Masih, born on March 12, 1963, in Punjab, was appointed as a Supreme Court Judge on November 9, 2023, after a distinguished legal career. Previously serving as Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court, his notable judgments include granting interim bail in a caste-related case and ordering the clearance of a blocked national highway.
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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.