The Supreme Court of India granted bail to former PFI leader Abdul Sathar, involved in a conspiracy related to the 2022 murder of an RSS worker. The court emphasized that ideology shouldn’t result in imprisonment and criticized the use of custody to prevent future crimes, allowing Sathar to remain free during trial.
The Supreme Court of India criticized Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Rajasthan for failing to fill vacancies in pollution control boards, with 55% of positions in Delhi still unfilled. The court warned of legal action against the Chief Secretaries for non-compliance with earlier orders, deeming the situation “shocking” and detrimental to public health.
The Supreme Court of India affirmed that individuals accused under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act have the right to access documents not used by the Enforcement Directorate in their prosecution, ensuring a fair trial as per Article 21 of the Constitution. This includes rights to request evidence, promoting transparency in legal proceedings.
The Supreme Court of India expressed strong dissatisfaction with ASG Archana Pathak Dave for raising a technical objection during a hearing on a convict’s remission, after significant hearing time had elapsed. Justice Oka criticized the delay’s impact on other litigants and emphasized efficient use of court time. The case was adjourned until May 7.
The Supreme Court of India overturned the Delhi High Court’s orders for removing allegedly defamatory edits on Asian News International’s Wikipedia page. The Court noted the lack of clarity in the takedown orders and permitted ANI to seek specific interim relief. It emphasized that injunctions must be precise and enforceable.
The Supreme Court of India ruled that courts must provide a prima facie finding of contempt before ordering the removal of news reports related to legal proceedings. This decision arose from a defamation case between Asian News International and Wikimedia Foundation, emphasizing the importance of freedom in reporting court activities without undue suppression.
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday (28th March) criticized the Gujarat Police for filing a First Information Report (FIR) against Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi over a poem he had posted on social media. The Court ruled in his favor, stating that freedom of speech and expression is more important than the restrictions that can be imposed on it under the law.
The Supreme Court is set to hear a petition seeking an FIR against Justice Yashwant Varma amid cash controversy allegations. Advocate Mathews Nedumpara argues for a criminal case instead of a transfer, challenging prior rulings that protect judges from such inquiries. Justice Varma denies allegations, claiming a conspiracy against him.
NEW DELHI: Today, 19th March, The Supreme Court of India is re-evaluating its 2017 ruling in Indira Jaising v. Supreme Court, which had established guidelines for designating lawyers as Senior Advocates. A special bench comprising Justices AS Oka, Ujjal Bhuyan, and SVN Bhatti is hearing the matter, with Solicitor General (SG) Tushar Mehta appearing for the Supreme Court’s administrative side.