The Supreme Court granted bail to a UAPA accused kept in jail for over two years without a chargesheet. The Court called the prolonged detention “appalling” and held the custody illegal under default bail rules.
The Supreme Court remarked that stone pelting in Jammu and Kashmir is “not a very ordinary action” while hearing Shabir Shah’s bail plea. The court asked him to approach the J&K government for his detention order as NIA seeks more time to respond.
The Supreme Court refused to excuse Bihar’s Chief Secretary from appearing in the stray dogs case, despite upcoming state elections. The bench said, “There is Election Commission which would take care. Don’t worry. Let the chief secretary come.”
Today, On 6th October, The Supreme Court dismissed a plea challenging Telangana’s 42% reservation for Backward Classes in local body elections, directing the petitioner to approach the High Court. The case will be heard on October 8 to determine the quota’s fate.
The Supreme Court has clarified that an advocate who only attests or identifies a deponent in an affidavit is not responsible for its truthfulness. The Court slammed the Bar Council for malicious proceedings and imposed Rs 50,000 costs each on the complainant and BCMG.
The Supreme Court questioned the Centre over the 17-year delay in executing Balwant Singh Rajoana, convicted for assassinating Punjab CM Beant Singh in 1995. The Court asked, “Who is to blame for that?” while hearing his plea to commute the death sentence.
The Supreme Court noted complaints of mishandling of encounter victims’ bodies in Chhattisgarh but said “contempt petition will not help”, advising families to pursue remedies through NHRC or other legal channels.
The Supreme Court will hear a suo motu case on faulty CCTV systems in police stations after reports of 11 custodial deaths in Rajasthan. The court stressed accountability and ordered urgent follow-up action.
Today, On 12th September in the Farmer Protest Remark, Supreme Court Denies Relief to Kangana Ranaut in Defamation Case Over Farmers’ Protest Tweet, Matter Considered Withdrawn After Hearing Arguments: “It Wasn’t Just a Re-Tweet, You Added Your Own Spice.”
The Supreme Court criticised Allahabad HC for passing template orders treating the Witness Protection Scheme, 2018 as a bail substitute. The bench said such orders undermine established bail laws and weaken judicial authority.
