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The Supreme Court today granted bail to the accused in the Kamlesh Tiwari murder case, noting limited involvement and lack of prior antecedents. The decision considered lengthy detention, witness testimony, and bail for other co-accused, diverging from the High Court’s denial based on the murder’s brutality and communal aspects. The case title is Syed Asim Ali v. The State of Uttar Pradesh.
Today, On 12th July, The Supreme Court emphasized the importance of avoiding mechanical stays on bail orders and highlighted the need for substantial justifications before such actions. Justices Oka and Masih stressed the significance of upholding individual freedoms within the judicial process. They asserted that staying bail orders should only occur in rare and exceptional circumstances, such as those involving terrorism.
The Supreme Court upheld the Madhya Pradesh High Court’s decision for CBI to reinvestigate 169 nursing colleges accused of fraudulent operations. The Court dismissed appeals against this order, allowing parties to raise issues before the High Court. The colleges were cleared previously, but allegations of bribery led to the re-investigation with additional oversight measures.
The Supreme Court upheld a Karnataka trial court’s decision to charge Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni with the murder of BJP worker Yogesh Goudar. The court found evidence of Kulkarni’s involvement and dismissed his petition challenging the charges. The accused had approached the courts multiple times, leading to lengthy trial delays. Kulkarni’s appeal for relief was denied.
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The Supreme Court of India has been fortified to its full sanctioned strength of 34 judges as Justices Satish Chandra Sharma, Augustine George Masih, and Sandeep Mehta took their oaths of office. The ceremony, presided over by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, was a significant event, marking the swift elevation of these judges following […]