The Supreme Court heard 13 linked cases in the Chhattisgarh liquor scam, telling ED custody must continue for one accused and dividing matters into four categories. Justice Sundresh said, “We’ll take up the batch first, then individual matters.”
Today, On 16th January, The Supreme Court rejected a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking the release of Pakistani prisoners held in Indian jails. The petition argued that these prisoners should be freed, but the court declined to entertain the request. The court stated that such matters should be handled by the government. This decision reinforces the principle that national security and diplomatic issues are beyond judicial intervention in this case.
Justice M.M. Sundresh, born on July 21, 1962, is a Supreme Court judge since August 31, 2021, with a retirement scheduled for January 5, 2025. He had a notable legal career, practicing at the High Court of Madras and serving as a Government Advocate. He efficiently disposed of over 103,000 cases during his tenure.
Today, On 6th August, The Supreme Court dismissed Sameer Kulkarni’s petition challenging the trial proceedings for the 2008 Malegaon Bomb Blast Case, stating no interference was warranted. Kulkarni sought to question the legal grounds of the sanction under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The trial lacked a valid sanction and the case was ultimately dismissed.
Former locomotive pilot, PU Venkatesan, was convicted of criminal contempt for making scandalous allegations against judges. The Madras High Court sentenced him to six months in prison for displaying no remorse and verbally abusing the judges. His behavior was found to be contemptuous towards the entire justice system. This followed a Facebook post and subsequent letters making reckless allegations.
The Supreme Court of India urged the Centre to develop a comprehensive sentencing policy for criminal offenses to standardize outcomes and reduce disparities. The Court emphasized the importance of this policy, highlighting current inconsistencies in sentencing and the need to uphold fundamental rights. The move aims to enhance judicial fairness and ensure fair trials.
The Supreme Court began proceedings on a plea for a CBI and ED investigation into alleged fraudulent activities of Dr. Vivek Bindra and his company, Bada Business Private Limited. The petition highlights investment deception and coercion into becoming commission agents. Legal actions and a public dispute with Sandeep Maheshwari have further embroiled the situation.
The Supreme Court has declined the Tamil Nadu government’s plea to permit the appointment of archakas (priests) to Agamic temples, maintaining the status quo as previously ordered. This decision comes in the wake of a Madras High Court judgment from August 2022, which exempted Agamic temples from the Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious Institutions Employees (Conditions […]
Supreme Court’s New Constitution Bench to Address Three Significant Constitutional Cases The Supreme Court has recently constituted a new Constitution Bench, poised to commence hearings on three significant cases from September 20, 2023. The bench, consisting of CJI DY Chandrachud, Justices AS Bopanna, MM Sundresh, JB Pardiwala, and Manoj Mishra, will address matters that hold […]