The Supreme Court has directed the Centre to submit a comprehensive report on illegal constructions and encroachments along the banks and floodplains of the Ganga. The Court also sought details of steps taken to remove encroachments and protect the river ecosystem.
The Supreme Court directed a man’s employer to deduct Rs 25,000 monthly from his salary after he repeatedly refused to pay maintenance to his estranged wife. The Court said the amount must be transferred directly to the wife’s bank account to ensure support for her and their minor daughter.
The Oudh Bar Association has written to CJI Surya Kant seeking expunction of strong Supreme Court remarks against an Allahabad High Court judge. The controversy arose after the top court set aside a bail order in a dowry death case, calling it “one of the most shocking and disappointing” orders.
The Supreme Court expressed concern over online platform Shaadi.com after learning that mediation attempts had repeatedly failed between the estranged couple. Justice JB Pardiwala remarked, “Shaadi.com? You met on Shaadi.com?” after hearing husband had not seen his wife.
The Supreme Court granted bail to Amit Mehra, holding that an undertrial cannot be kept in custody indefinitely, noting he spent over eight months in judicial custody without trial commencement. Justices J.B. Pardiwala and Alok Aradhe passed the order.
Today, On 18th December, Supreme Court urged continued cooperation between the Kerala Governor and the State Government while concluding the Vice-Chancellor appointment row, as Justice JB Pardiwala expressed hope that dialogue would prevail, perhaps over a cup of coffee, in public interest.
The Supreme Court has warned the Kerala Government and the Governor that it will directly appoint Vice-Chancellors if their ongoing dispute continues. The Court stressed that only the “most meritorious” candidates must be selected without further delay.
During a hearing in a rape-on-promise-to-marry case between a Superintendent and Deputy Superintendent of Police, the Supreme Court made a witty remark saying the couple “should have matched horoscopes before entering the relationship.” The Court has now referred the matter to mediation under Justice Gita Mittal.
The Supreme Court gave pre-arrest bail to Punjab officer Gursewak Singh in a 2021 corruption case, criticizing the Punjab and Haryana High Court’s handling of his plea as “cryptic and unusual.” The bench said the officer’s non-arrest for four years itself justified bail.
The Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to Patwari Gursewak Singh in a 2021 corruption case, criticizing the Punjab & Haryana High Court for passing a “cryptic and unusual” order. The Court said the four-year delay in arrest was itself a valid reason for bail.
