“People Must Get a Proper Remedy”: Supreme Court Slams Weak Action Against Pharma Malpractices

The Supreme Court said the pharma marketing code must be strong enough to let cheated consumers file easy complaints and get proper remedies. The Bench questioned why the government’s UCPMP 2024 still lacks a solid, enforceable complaint mechanism.

Supreme Court Slams Cultural Bias: Kerala Students ‘Coerced’ To Speak Hindi, Ridiculed For Wearing Lungi In Delhi

The Supreme Court expressed strong concern after two Kerala students in Delhi were forced to speak Hindi and mocked for wearing a lungi, reminding that “we are one country.” The court said discrimination based on culture or language is “unacceptable.”

Supreme Court Grants Anticipatory Bail to Cartoonist Hemant Malviya in PM Modi, RSS Caricature Case

The Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to cartoonist Hemant Malviya after he apologised for posting an ‘objectionable’ caricature of PM Modi and the RSS. The Court warned that his bail could be cancelled if he fails to cooperate with the probe.

Supreme Court: Death Penalty Sentencing Can Be Reopened By Invoking Power Under Article 32 To Prevent Injustice

The Supreme Court set aside a man’s death sentence in a minor’s rape-murder case, ruling that Article 32 empowers reopening of sentencing if Manoj guidelines were ignored. The Court stressed that the death penalty process must be “open, thorough and fair.”

Supreme Court Reserves Judgment on Plea for Delimitation in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana

The Supreme Court of India has reserved judgment on a petition urging the Central Government to conduct a delimitation exercise for Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, arguing it is unconstitutional to exclude these states while including Jammu and Kashmir. The petitioner’s lawyer emphasized the need for equal treatment across states, challenging the government’s stance.

Supreme Court Sets New Guidelines for Summoning Government Officials

Balancing Judicial Authority and Constitutional Norms In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of India has issued a set of guidelines to High Courts regarding the summoning of government officials, a move that addresses concerns over the arbitrary and frequent summoning of these officials. This development marks a significant step in the Indian judiciary’s approach […]