Today, 5th April, the Supreme Court (SC)directed the Tamil Nadu DGP to investigate police interference in a murder case. The police found to be coaching witnesses, leading to unfair trial procedures. The Court overturned the conviction, emphasizing the need to address this issue. The accused represented by a team of advocates, and the state was represented by senior advocate Dr. Joseph Aristotle S.
In a landmark judgment, on 12 January the Supreme Court of India has directed the Central Government to reassess the compensation awarded to victims of hit-and-run accidents, emphasizing the need to account for the diminishing value of money over time. This directive aims to address the inadequacies in the current compensation scheme under the Motor […]
The Supreme Court of India has taken a significant step by initiating suo motu cognizance of a judgment passed by the Calcutta High Court, which has stirred considerable debate over its observations on adolescent sexual behavior. The High Court’s ruling, which led to the acquittal of a young man previously convicted under the POCSO Act […]
In a pivotal ruling that reinforces the sanctity of personal liberty under the Indian Constitution, the Supreme Court has unequivocally stated that granting bail to an accused for a limited period, after acknowledging their entitlement to it pending trial, is illegal. This landmark judgment, addressing a critical aspect of the criminal justice system, emerged from […]
The Supreme Court of India has cleared the path for the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) elections by setting aside the stay previously imposed by the Punjab and Haryana High Court. This decision marks a significant turn in the ongoing legal tussle surrounding the governance of the wrestling body. Also read- Supreme Court Questions Centre’s […]
The Supreme Court of India has issued a notice to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy, seeking his response to a plea that challenges the bail granted to him in a disproportionate assets case. The bench, comprising Justices Abhay S Oka and Pankaj Mithal, also directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) […]
In a significant observation, the Supreme Court of India has highlighted the challenges faced by High Courts in dealing with the large volume of bail petitions, emphasizing that some delays in their disposal are inevitable due to the high pendency of cases. This statement came as the Court refused to direct the Bombay High Court […]
The Supreme Court of India has put a pause on the defamation proceedings against Tejashwi Yadav, Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar and RJD leader, concerning his remarks allegedly targeting Gujaratis. The top court’s bench, consisting of Justices Abhay S Oka and Pankaj Mithal, issued notice on Yadav’s petition seeking the transfer of the criminal defamation […]
The Supreme Court, in a recent hearing, expressed concerns over the incident where a primary school teacher in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, instructed students to slap their seven-year-old Muslim classmate. The video of this incident, which took place in August, went viral on social media, leading to nationwide outrage. Also read-Supreme Court Criticizes UP Government Over […]
The Supreme Court has directed the State of Gujarat to clarify the time taken to adjudicate applications from prisoners seeking remission. Additionally, the apex court has asked the state to provide details on the number of petitions currently pending in the High Court and Supreme Court, which are seeking premature release. This directive emerged from […]