The Supreme Court flagged the “staggeringly high” pendency of cheque bounce cases in metro courts and issued fresh guidelines for quicker resolution. The new rules allow voluntary compromises, graded penalties, and probation benefits to ease the strain on the judicial system.
The Delhi High Court on 28th May laid out guidelines for handling transfer applications based on allegations of judicial bias, emphasizing judges’ right to respond to such allegations. In a case involving comments made by a judge, the court set aside the transfer order, stressing the importance of upholding judicial accountability and protecting the integrity of judges.
The Supreme Court of India has laid down comprehensive guidelines for handling protection petitions filed by couples, prioritizing right to dignity and fundamental rights. The directives emphasize the need to safeguard the dignity of intimate partners, including LGBTQ+ individuals, without moral biases. This decision, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, sets a progressive precedent in protecting individual liberties.