Today, on 16th January, The Supreme Court extended interim protection to former Telangana SIB chief T. Prabhakar Rao in the phone-tapping probe until March 10, observing custodial interrogation was already permitted and questioning the State’s insistence on continued incarceration without further justification.
The Supreme Court of India clarified that High Courts cannot autonomously increase punishments or introduce new charges without appeals from the state or victim. This ruling followed Nagarajan’s case, where the High Court unjustly enhanced his sentence for abetment of suicide. The Supreme Court restored his original conviction under Sections 354 and 448 IPC.
The Supreme Court criticized the Uttar Pradesh government for interfering in a private dispute over the management of the Shri Banke Bihari temple in Vrindavan. The Court warned such interference undermines the rule of law, emphasizing the government should not involve itself in private legal matters. The Court firmly rejected the government’s attempts to hijack the case.
The Supreme Court of India urged a divorcing couple to meet for dinner to resolve their issues amicably, emphasizing the importance of their three-year-old child’s welfare. The judges highlighted that personal communication could lead to positive outcomes, showcasing a compassionate approach to family disputes rather than a purely legalistic one.
