Today, 10th April, The Supreme Court’s recent ruling prioritizes testimonies from relatives in dowry death cases, underscoring the importance of considering their accounts despite potential bias. This decision aims to ensure fair justice and accountability. The Supreme Court (SC) ordered a new trial for a husband accused of dowry death, stressing the need for proper due process and fair treatment.
The bench led by Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta told the petitioners who have challenged the new law.”At this stage, we cannot stop the legislation or suspend its operation. It would lead to chaos and uncertainty, and we cannot do it (stay) by way of an interim order. There are no allegations against the […]
Today (20th March): The Supreme Court criticized the Enforcement Directorate for denying default bail by filing supplementary chargesheets, leading to indefinite detention. They emphasized that individuals should not be detained without trial, pointing out a specific case of 18 months of detention. The court also highlighted the importance of timely justice delivery.
The Supreme Court rejected Asaram Bapu’s plea on Friday, March 1 for the suspension of his prison sentence due to health reasons. Asaram, a self-proclaimed spiritual leader, is serving time for rape. The Court directed an expedited high court appeal review due to his health issues, emphasizing his deliberate delay tactics. Asaram was convicted in 2018 for raping a minor and received another life sentence in 2023.
Supreme Court Rebukes Telangana Police Over Misuse of Preventive Detention Law In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India has voiced its concerns over the Telangana police’s frequent use of preventive detention laws. The apex court emphasized that such laws should not be invoked “at the drop of a hat,” especially without considering the […]
