The Supreme Court ruled that candidates who hide past convictions in their nomination forms will be disqualified from elections, stressing the importance of transparency and honesty in maintaining the integrity of India’s democratic process.
CJI-designate Justice Surya Kant urged that every woman must feel unwavering confidence in the justice system. Speaking at a Lucknow event, he launched the ‘Nyay Marg’ AI chatbot to enhance digital access to free legal aid and women’s rights.
Supreme Court Justice Surya Kant highlighted that AI can assist judges, lawyers, and citizens, but cannot replace the human element in justice. “Let AI guide, but judges and lawyers must be the final arbiters,” he said.
The Supreme Court called the delay in execution of 8.8 lakh pending petitions “highly disappointing and nothing short of a travesty of justice.” It pulled up the High Courts, urging them to expedite the disposal of these cases.
Today, On 22nd September, The Supreme Court refused to intervene in the Delhi High Court’s decision dismissing Jacqueline Fernandez’s plea to quash the ECIR. The case involves alleged money laundering of Rs.200 crore linked to conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar. The Supreme Court declined to intervene in a Delhi High Court ruling that dismissed actor Jacqueline Fernandez’s […]
The Supreme Court ruled that even investigators must face scrutiny, ordering an FIR against ex-Delhi Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar in a 20-year-old case involving allegations of criminal intimidation, fabrication of documents, and misuse of investigative powers.
The Supreme Court stressed the urgent need for dedicated NIA courts to ensure speedy trials in heinous offences. The bench warned that hardened criminals misuse delays to force bail.
Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai emphasised that true success in professional life comes from determination, hard work, dedication, and commitment, not just exam scores, while addressing the golden jubilee of V.M. Salgaocar College of Law in Goa.
In the BJP worker murder case linked to the 2021 West Bengal post-poll violence, the Calcutta High Court granted anticipatory bail to TMC MLA Paresh Paul and two leaders, directing release on Rs 1 lakh bond with sureties.
Sameer Kulkarni, one of the acquitted in the Malegaon Blast case, said, “I had Rs 900 during my arrest, but only Rs 750 was shown on paper. At least return that,” expressing his wish to get the amount back.
