Yesterday, On 5th November, The Supreme Court quashed a Gujarat High Court decision that accepted an ‘amicable settlement’ in a rape case without ensuring the illiterate victim understood it. The Court emphasized the need for proper verification and directed the High Court to remand the case, ensuring the victim’s comprehension of legal agreements is confirmed.
Yesterday, On 26th October, the Supreme Court stayed the Allahabad High Court’s Rs.1 lakh fine on advocate Mehmood Pracha, accused of “forum shopping” and inappropriate attire while self-representing. This stay offers temporary relief as the Supreme Court reviews the High Court’s decision, questioning the penalty’s validity and the remarks against Pracha.
NCLAT Chennai today has approved Byju’s settlement with BCCI, halting insolvency proceedings against the edtech firm. Repayment source was confirmed, safeguarding financial creditors’ interests. The tribunal criticized unnecessary complexity and stressed the importance of settlement. With this decision, insolvency proceedings against Think and Learn will cease, and the firm will not form a Company of Creditors.
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The Supreme Court of India overturned a Maharashtra trial court’s decision to allow a third party to file a condonation of delay application for a land acquisition suit restoration. The Court expressed concerns about potential misuse, emphasizing that only parties involved in the suit can seek condonation of delay. The decision aimed to uphold the integrity of the judicial process.
On 7th May: Justice Surya Kant of the Supreme Court praised India’s early recognition of victims’ rights, citing the Code of Criminal Procedure and judicial precedents. He highlighted India’s progressive stance, cautioning against a one-size-fits-all approach to human rights and emphasizing their intrinsic role in Indian culture. The Supreme Court has played a crucial role in expanding fundamental rights in India.
On Wednesday (24th April): Advocate Jai Anant Dehadrai agreed not to make public accusations about BJD MP Pinaki Mishra’s alleged conspiracy against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in light of an ongoing CBI inquiry, following a Delhi High Court warning. The court emphasized the seriousness of such allegations and recorded Dehadrai’s undertaking to refrain from further statements on the matter.
On Friday (12th April): Former Congress councillor and lawyer Ishrat Jahan, accused in the Delhi Riots case, has been allowed by a Delhi court to practice law outside the National Capital Territory of Delhi. This decision comes after her bail condition was modified, as there have been no breaches since her bail was granted. This move expands her professional opportunities beyond the NCR jurisdiction.
New Delhi; On Tuesday (12th March): The Supreme Court has temporarily suspended Karnataka State school board examinations for grades 5, 8, 9, and 11 due to concerns about their legality under the Right to Education Act. The decision arose from an appeal by the Registered Unaided Private Schools Management Association. The court urged the Karnataka government to cease the exams immediately.