The Supreme Court strongly reprimanded a petitioner while hearing a plea linked to the alleged illegal demolition of Manoj Tibrewal’s house and shop in Uttar Pradesh. Calling the applicant a “busybody”, the Bench dismissed the application with costs, refusing to hear any further submissions.
Today, on 20th January, The Supreme Court was informed that the Bar Council of India has framed rules permitting final semester law students to appear for the All India Bar Examination. Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta AIBE will be held twice yearly.
The Supreme Court termed homeless persons with mental illnesses as “extremely destitute” and “most vulnerable,” granting the Centre a final chance to frame SOPs for rehabilitation. Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta adjourned the PIL to February 9 hearing.
Today, On 13th January, The Supreme Court remarked in the Stray Dogs case: “No one is allowing us to pass the order; it has become a public platform rather than a court.” The bench also asked the feeders, “You take them home, so why let them roam, bite, or chase? Dog bites have lifelong effects.”
Today, On 9th January, The Supreme Court observed that many videos on YouTube show stray dogs attacking children and elderly. The Bench told Senior Advocate Rajshekhar Rao, “We don’t want a competition here” regarding such incidents.
Today, On 8th January, In the Stray Dogs case, the Supreme Court clarified that it has not ordered the removal of all dogs from streets. The Court emphasized that stray dogs should be managed responsibly according to existing rules and regulations.
The Supreme Court resumed its suo motu case on stray dogs, with Justice Vikram Nath asserting, “I am the master of my own court,” refusing to follow the SOP on fixed argument timings. While Sr. Adv. Gopal Sankarnarayanan said, “time should be indicated for the arguments,” Justice Vikram Nath replied, “I am not following that so far”
The Supreme Court dismissed a plea claiming that seventy-five percent of Indians live in a high-risk earthquake zone, finding the concerns exaggerated. The Bench humorously asked whether everyone should be relocated to the moon or somewhere else now.
The Supreme Court questioned the NIA for repeatedly delaying Shabir Ahmed Shah’s bail hearing in the terror-funding case. The Court fixed the next date as January 7 and made it clear that no further adjournments will be allowed.
Today, On 8th December, A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the election of Congress leader and Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramiah from the Varuna constituency. The plea alleges serious irregularities and seeks judicial scrutiny of his 2023 victory, raising key questions of electoral legality.
