The Supreme Court criticised Allahabad HC for passing template orders treating the Witness Protection Scheme, 2018 as a bail substitute. The bench said such orders undermine established bail laws and weaken judicial authority.
Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna has announced that he will no longer take up cases that require reserving verdicts or writing detailed judgments. With his retirement approaching on May 13, he emphasized the need to manage time efficiently. This statement came during a hearing involving the Kerala government and the state’s governor over pending bills.
Today, 29th July, Supreme Court announced it may soon deliver a verdict on the Delhi government’s plea challenging the Lieutenant Governor’s authority to nominate aldermen to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD). The plea contests the decision to nominate members without the council of ministers’ aid and advice. The standing committee of the MCD, including 18 members, is currently non-functional.
The Supreme Court today granted relief to Power TV, criticizing the High Court’s decision as political vendetta and emphasizing the protection of freedom of speech and expression. The case involves the sex abuse allegations against former JDS MP Prajwal Revanna. The Supreme Court issued notices to the Union government and others, scheduling further hearings.
Today, On 3rd May, The Supreme Court of India scheduled a final hearing on May 14 for multiple petitions challenging FIRs against the Vice-Chancellor of SHUATS in Uttar Pradesh and others, related to allegations of unlawful religious conversions. The court also directed the submission of written arguments, highlighting the complexity of the case and its constitutional significance.
Today,15th April, The Supreme Court granted a two-week extension for the Lok Sabha Secretariat and others to respond to the petition filed by West Bengal bureaucrats challenging their summons by the privileges committee. The court also suspended the notices issued by the committee. This comes after BJP MP Sukanta Majumdar’s attempt to visit violence-hit Sandeshkhali, questioning his free speech rights.