Today, On 15th November, Supreme Court clarified it is not legislating or monitoring every small incident, stressing that hate speech complaints must be handled by existing authorities. The Bench noted that high courts and police stations already possess powers to act promptly.
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The Supreme Court of India today (13th Nov) ruled that demolishing properties of accused individuals is unlawful. In issuing guidelines, the Court emphasized the rule of law, separation of powers, and accountability. No demolition should occur without a proper notice and opportunity for appeal. Officials failing to follow these directives may face personal financial consequences.
A PIL was filed in the Delhi High Court today challenging the exclusion of non-consensual sodomy or other ‘unnatural’ sexual relations under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The Court agreed to hear the matter. Critics are concerned about the lack of legal recourse for non-consensual acts, especially for men and transgender individuals. Several legal developments have influenced the perspective on sexual acts, including the Rights of Transgender Persons Act of 2019 and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act of 2012. The omission of Section 377 from the BNS leaves men and transgender individuals without legal recourse for non-consensual sexual acts and fails to address sexual acts involving animals.
Today (20th March): The Congress party has taken the Income Tax reassessment matter to the Delhi High Court, urging for an urgent hearing. The party’s legal representatives stated that the authorities have reopened assessments for four years. This comes after the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal rejected a plea to stay a notice demanding over Rs 100 crore in outstanding taxes.