The Supreme Court has issued notice on a writ petition under Article 32 challenging arbitrary freezing of bank accounts by state Cyber Cells without prior notice, judicial scrutiny, or strict safeguards, and seeks uniform nationwide guidelines regulating such actions.
The Supreme Court emphasized that liberty in India’s Constitution is not a privilege granted by the State but its foremost responsibility. This came while hearing a passport renewal plea of a coal block convict facing UAPA charges.
Supreme Court mandates a 2-month cooling-off period before any arrest under Section 498A IPC. Approves Allahabad HC’s safeguards to curb misuse in matrimonial disputes.
The Kerala High Court, led by Justice PV Kunhikrishnan, ruled that nurses should not be routinely arrested for medical negligence without essential evidence. The Court emphasized the need for societal and governmental support to protect nurses, who are critical in healthcare, ensuring they receive the same legal safeguards as doctors.
