Today, On 27th October, The supreme court expressed anger over rising stray dog incidents, saying India is being portrayed in a bad light internationally and ordered all Chief Secretaries to appear before it on November 3.
Supreme Court Justice Vikram Nath hailed former Attorney General K Parasaran for his unparalleled dedication and integrity in law. Parasaran’s 75-year legal journey reflects a life devoted to duty, justice, and service to society.
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Remark, Supreme Court Denies Relief to Kangana Ranaut in Defamation Case Over Farmers’ Protest Tweet, Matter Considered Withdrawn After Hearing Arguments: “It Wasn’t Just a Re-Tweet, You Added Your Own Spice.”
Justice Vikram Nath has urged the Delhi High Court to start live-streaming its proceedings, calling it the premier institution of the country. He reminded that judges had no objections and asked to be invited when live-streaming begins.
The Supreme Court heard a PIL seeking statutory backing to curb pharma freebies to doctors under UCPMP. The Bench questioned enforcement while SG Tushar Mehta assured, “It’s a tiger with teeth.”
