The Supreme Court has held that any complaint seeking a court-ordered investigation against a public servant under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita must be filed in writing and supported by an affidavit to prevent misuse and ensure accountability.
Supreme Court ruled courts should not insist on upfront monetary deposits or guarantees as conditions for granting or considering bail, warning such practices may distort justice. The bench made observations while hearing an SLP challenging denial of interim bail in a subsidy diversion case.
Supreme Court Justice Manmohan has stressed that India’s new labour laws must be implemented with fairness, equity and clarity to address modern workforce realities, while balancing ease of doing business with worker welfare and social security.
Supreme Court Judge Justice Manmohan said that artificial intelligence could resolve nearly sixty percent of India’s litigation backlog if routine, low-stakes offences are automated, explaining that many such matters are simple, repetitive, and easily handled by AI systems
Justice Manmohan of the Supreme Court said, “Courts must support arbitration, not act as a barrier,” while urging Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal at the IDRC Conclave 2025 to reconsider the Finance Ministry’s directive restricting arbitration in disputes above Rs 10 crore.
Supreme Court Justice Manmohan warns that IT and GST officers often treat wealth creators like thieves, highlighting the need to reform India’s tax and regulatory system for a digital economy.
Justice Manmohan highlights the urgent need for sensitisation on the rights of persons with disabilities, stressing empathy in society and affirming that these rights are legal obligations, not acts of charity.
New Delhi, June 11: The Supreme Court of India has dismissed the appeals of two men who were sentenced to life in jail for kidnapping and raping a 13-year-old girl in 2019. The court said that the case was very serious and did not allow any relief to the convicts.
Today, On 11th June, The Supreme Court questioned the Jharkhand High Court’s refusal to grant full childcare leave to a woman judge, observing, “194 days to raise a child, not just a file,” and sought replies within four weeks.
Supreme Court Judge Manmohan highlighted the necessity for India’s legal system to evolve in response to challenges posed by AI, data privacy, and cybersecurity. During the International Legal Conference 2025, he emphasized that strong cybersecurity is essential for a thriving digital economy and called for urgent legal adaptations to ensure responsible governance and protection of individual rights.
