The Supreme Court of India has granted bail to Benoy Babu, an executive of liquor giant Pernod Ricard, in a money laundering case connected with the Delhi excise policy scam. This decision comes after Babu’s prolonged pre-trial detention of 13 months, with the trial yet to commence. Also read- Supreme Court Set To Deliver Landmark […]
Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud, in a profound address, emphasized the role of the Supreme Court as a “people’s court” over the past seven decades, urging citizens not to fear approaching the courts. Speaking at the inauguration of the Constitution Day celebrations at the Supreme Court, he highlighted the court’s role in […]
In a pivotal ruling on October 30, the Supreme Court denied bail to former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister and AAP leader, Manish Sisodia. He has been in custody since February 26, facing charges of money laundering and corruption related to alleged irregularities in the framing and execution of a now-revoked liquor policy in Delhi. The […]
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has firmly defended the integrity of electronic voting machines (EVMs), emphasizing their non-tamperable nature. In a detailed affidavit submitted to the Supreme Court, the ECI stated, “The electronic voting machines are non-tamperable, both due to technological measures, and also due to strict administrative and security procedures laid out by […]
Article 370 Debate in Supreme Court: Kapil Sibal Emphasizes Historical Context and Rejects Majoritarian Interpretation On the fifteenth day of the Article 370 hearings, the Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and comprising Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Sanjiv Khanna, BR Gavai, and Surya Kant, transitioned from the arguments of the Union […]
Supreme Court Deliberates on Article 370: Resurrection Argument Termed ‘Too Far Fetched’ In a significant hearing that spanned fifteen days, the Supreme Court of India delved deep into the intricacies of Article 370, which once granted special status to Jammu & Kashmir. The apex court’s bench, led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, alongside […]
Supreme Court Directs MP Mohammad Akbar Lone to Affirm J&K’s Integral Status to India Amid Controversial Allegations In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India, on Monday, directed National Conference leader and Member of Parliament, Mohammad Akbar Lone, to submit an affidavit. The directive requires Lone, who is the primary petitioner in a series […]
