The Supreme Court cancelled anticipatory bail granted to three police officers accused of extorting a railway passenger, observing that unlawful conduct by law enforcers undermines public confidence in the justice system and warrants thorough investigation into allegations of abuse of official authority.
The Supreme Court criticised the Centre for failing to hold regular meetings on issues faced by North East Indians and called its approach careless. The Court also raised concern over ongoing racial discrimination and lack of sensitivity, keeping the matter pending for strict compliance.
The Supreme Court held that cancellation of a land acquisition award for fraud by some landowners does not invalidate awards of untainted owners, as Justices Sanjay Kumar and K Vinod Chandran restored compensation denied due to others’ alleged misconduct.
Today, On 18th November, The Supreme Court restored the mechanism for retrospective environment clearance, with CJI Gavai noting that his judgment had been criticised. Justice Bhuyan dissented firmly, arguing that review was unjustified and warning that established environmental jurisprudence should not be reversed.
The Supreme Court refused to entertain RJD leader Sweta Suman’s plea challenging the rejection of her nomination from Mohania reserved seat, citing ongoing election process. The Court advised her to “file an election petition” instead.
Today, On 3rd November, The Supreme Court agreed to hear a plea filed by AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi seeking more time for the registration of Waqf properties on the Centre’s UMEED portal. CJI B R Gavai assured, “We will give a date.”
Today, On 13th October , The Supreme Court has issued notices to the Centre and Tamil Nadu on a plea by a Kerala NGO seeking the decommissioning of the Mullaperiyar Dam, described as “one of the oldest in existence,” and the construction of a new dam.
The Supreme Court of India, in a bench led by CJI BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran, temporarily suspends the life imprisonment of Father Edwin Pigarez, convicted of raping a minor, noting he has already served nearly half of his sentence. Bail is granted pending appeals.
Today, On 17th September, The Supreme Court slammed states over rising air pollution and directed CAQM, CPCB, and state boards to prepare an action plan within three weeks, stressing urgent steps as winter approaches when pollution levels rise sharply in NCR.
The Supreme Court will hear a PIL on September 1 challenging the Centre’s E20 Petrol Policy mandating 20% ethanol blending in fuel. A bench led by CJI BR Gavai will examine concerns over vehicle safety and consumer impact.
