In 2024, India’s Supreme Court dealt with numerous landmark rulings, focusing on personal liberty, places of worship disputes, and electoral reforms. Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna emphasized efficiency, reforming case backlogs. Notable cases included prohibitions on religious site surveys, striking down electoral bonds, and addressing environmental pollution. The court’s decisions significantly influenced legal frameworks and societal issues.
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Today(17th Sept), Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal has informed the Supreme Court of threats of rape and physical harm against junior lawyers in his chamber, linked to their representation in the RG Kar Medical College rape-murder case. The threats are a response to their involvement in the sensitive case.
Today(5th September),BJP MP Jyotirmoy Singh Mahato has urged CJI DY Chandrachud to expedite the trial for the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College, citing widespread public frustration over delays. Mahato expressed gratitude for the Supreme Court’s intervention but emphasized the need for faster proceedings.