NEW DELHI: On Tuesday, January 21, the Supreme Court dismissed petitions filed by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) seeking to cancel the bail granted to Chhagan Bhujbal, former Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and current NCP MLA, and his nephew Sameer Bhujbal. The case is linked to allegations of money laundering in the Maharashtra Sadan scam.
The Supreme Court directed immediate action to fill vacancies in the Central Information Commission and State Information Commissions, vital for the Right to Information Act’s implementation. A status report regarding these vacancies was requested from various states, with a next hearing set for December 17, 2024, emphasizing the importance of prompt appointments.
Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, born on August 2, 1964, in Guwahati, Assam, became a Supreme Court Judge on July 14, 2023. With a long career in law, specializing in revenue and taxation, he served in various judicial positions, including Chief Justice of Telangana High Court. Notable judgments include invalidating the Telangana Eunuchs Act, 1919.
The Supreme Court on Monday(18th Nov) dismissed a petition for an inquiry into Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose’s death, stating it falls outside judicial authority. Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan advised the petitioner to pursue the matter through appropriate political channels. The court criticized previous allegations made against historical figures as reckless.
The Supreme Court today granted bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, citing “prolonged incarceration constitutes an unjust deprivation of liberty.” His arrest by the CBI in the liquor excise policy case led to restrictions, despite being granted bail in a separate case. The court criticized keeping him in custody without a trial as a “travesty of justice.”
Supreme Court Justice BR Gavai praised the Kesavananda Bharati judgment for advancing social and economic justice during the SN Bhuyan centenary lecture. He highlighted the evolution of fundamental rights and the strides made in ensuring social and economic justice, particularly for women and marginalized communities. The event honored SN Bhuyan, father of current Supreme Court judge Justice Ujjal Bhuyan.
The Supreme Court urged the Central government to engage with protesting farmers and proposed the formation of an independent committee to address the trust deficit. It directed both Punjab and Haryana to plan the removal of barricades at the Shambhu border and emphasized the importance of avoiding conflict between the states.
The Supreme Court emphasized the need for reforms in the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) and proposed to establish a committee for this purpose. It sought input from SCBA members and highlighted the importance of evolving rules to address contemporary challenges, aiming to strengthen the association’s role and uphold the integrity of the judiciary.
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On Tuesday,(9th July), The Supreme Court of India, under Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan, raised concerns over municipal bodies charging user fees for sanitary waste collection alongside solid waste. They stressed the importance of segregating waste types, suggesting that fees should apply only to solid waste, not sanitary waste.
