The Supreme Court blasted the Madhya Pradesh government and CBI for failing to arrest two police inspectors accused in a tribal youth’s custodial death. The Bench warned of contempt if arrests are not made by October 7.
The Supreme Court has ruled that goods moved from Domestic Tariff Areas (DTA) to Special Economic Zones (SEZ) are domestic supplies, not exports. The verdict relieves companies like Adani Power from export duty disputes under the Customs Act, 1962.
The Supreme Court has asked former Telangana intelligence officer T Prabhakar Rao to cooperate in the ongoing illegal phone tapping trial. The case involves surveillance of politicians, journalists, and even High Court judges during the BRS Government’s tenure.
CJI BR Gavai reshuffled the Supreme Court roster after two controversial orders by Justices Pardiwala and Mahadevan, including one directing “all stray dogs be removed and sent to shelter homes.” Justice Mahadevan has now been shifted to a new bench.
The Supreme Court observed that no husband or wife can claim to be independent in a continuing marriage, stressing that matrimony means mutual dependence. The bench asked the estranged couple to reconcile for the sake of their young children.
The Supreme Court warned States and UTs of ex-parte action and fines for delaying replies in a PIL on rising crimes against women. Justice Nagarathna stressed preventive steps like moral education over harsher punishments.
The Supreme Court rejected NCPCR’s challenge to Punjab and Haryana High Court rulings that upheld Muslim personal law, allowing girls to marry at 15. Justice Nagarathna stressed societal realities, saying criminalising young love could traumatise minors.
13 judges of the Allahabad High Court have urged Chief Justice Arun Bhansali to reject the Supreme Court’s order against Justice Prashant Kumar. They demand a Full Court meeting, calling the SC’s directions overreaching and unjust.
The Supreme Court warned that unchecked ecological damage in Himachal Pradesh could wipe the State off the map. It initiated a suo motu PIL and demanded urgent action from the State and Centre.
The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of rising rabies deaths from stray dog bites. The Court called the situation “extremely troubling” after a Times of India report.
