In a powerful opinion during the Supreme Court’s split verdict on Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, Justice K.V. Viswanathan invoked the Bhagavad Gita to stress that personal integrity and honour are priceless for a public servant. He stated “For a Self-Respecting Man, Death Is Preferable to Dishonour”
The Supreme Court dismissed a PIL by Tsunami On Roads, seeking oil companies to use CSR funds for enhancing public transport in polluted cities like Delhi. While the court rejected the direct allocation, it allowed the petitioner to approach authorities like the EPCA for consideration of their proposal regarding air pollution mitigation.
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Today, On 4th December, the Supreme Court transferred two FIRs against West Bengal BJP leader Kabir Shankar Bose to the CBI due to concerns over local investigation impartiality. The FIRs relate to a 2020 clash with TMC workers, highlighting the judiciary’s commitment to ensure a fair and unbiased inquiry.
The Supreme Court of India issued a landmark ruling on November 5, determining that not all private property is a community resource. This decision prompted dissent from Justices B.V. Nagarathna and Sudhanshu Dhulia, who criticized the majority’s characterization of prior judicial doctrines, highlighting the importance of dissenting opinions in shaping legal interpretations and promoting transparency.