In a significant development, a Delhi court has granted bail to BJP MP Brij Bhushan Singh, who is also the former President of the Wrestling Federation of India, in a sexual harassment case lodged by female wrestlers. Alongside Singh, co-accused Vinod Tomar was also granted bail by Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (ACMM) Harjeet Singh Jaspal […]
In a significant move, the Supreme Court of India has taken suo motu cognizance of a disturbing video that surfaced online, showcasing two women from the Kuki tribe in Manipur being paraded naked and molested. This incident has sparked widespread outrage and concern, prompting the Court to intervene. Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud […]
In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has decided to refer the challenge against the Delhi Services Ordinance to a Constitution Bench. The ordinance, which vests control over civil servants in Delhi with the Central government’s nominee, the Lieutenant Governor, has been a subject of contention between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) led […]
In a significant development, the Supreme Court has granted regular bail to human rights activist Teesta Setalvad in connection with her alleged role in fabricating evidence in the 2002 Gujarat riots case. The apex court overturned the Gujarat High Court’s order, which had denied her regular bail, terming the High Court’s observations as “perverse” and […]
In a recent incident that has sparked controversy, Justice Gautam Chowdhary of the Allahabad High Court has demanded an explanation from railway officials for the alleged negligence during his train journey. The judge’s office has sent a letter to the General Manager of the North Central Railway, Prayagraj, detailing the inconveniences faced by the judge […]
In a recent development, Asaram Bapu, a controversial spiritual leader, has approached the Gujarat High Court, seeking a suspension of his life sentence. The sentence was handed down by a state court for the repeated rape of a female disciple. Asaram Bapu, also known as Ashumal Harpalani, has already filed an appeal against his conviction […]
The Supreme Court of India has agreed to list a case that will determine whether marital rape should be classified as a criminal offence or continue to be an exception to the criminal offence of rape. The case was last heard in January, when the Central government informed the Court that it had requested input […]
In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has postponed the hearing of a series of pleas against the early release of life convicts in the Bilkis Bano case to August 7. The decision came after the court confirmed that all respondents had been duly served notice. The case will now be heard by […]
The Supreme Court of India has taken the initiative to transfer to itself the petitions currently pending in the High Courts of Kerala, Madras, and Bombay. These petitions challenge the enrolment fee charged by State Bar Councils. The order was passed by a bench comprising CJI DY Chandrachud, Justice PS Narasimha, and Justice Manoj Misra, […]
In a significant development, the Central Government has decided not to challenge the bail granted to Bollywood actress Rhea Chakraborty in the case registered against her under the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS Act). The decision was communicated to the Supreme Court on Tuesday. Additional Solicitor General SV Raju, representing the Central Government, […]