CJI B.R. Gavai retires after delivering 464 judgements and serving on 772 benches during a standout 6.5-year tenure. His authorship rate never fell below 50%, marking him as one of the Supreme Court’s most consistent judges.
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Yesterday, On 16th July, The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, issued a notice to the Defence Ministry in response to Nagaland’s plea to prosecute 30 Army personnel involved in the Mon killings. This comes after the Central government denied prosecution sanction under the Armed Forces Special Powers Act. The incident, which sparked public outcry, occurred during a flawed military operation in December 2021.
The Supreme Court of India granted bail to 70-year-old visually impaired Bherulal, criticizing the Madhya Pradesh High Court for a “casual approach.” Bherulal was convicted of various offenses and sentenced to four years in prison. The Supreme Court emphasized the need for proper legal principles and criticized the High Court for lacking reasoning in denying the suspension of the sentence.
More than 400 Short Service Commissioned Officers (SSCOs) are seeking post-retirement benefits, alleging discrimination and citing violations of their constitutional rights. They argue that they are denied benefits under various pension schemes and are left without financial support post-retirement. The case, acknowledged by the Supreme Court, could have significant implications for similar cases in various sectors.