The Supreme Court today ordered the interim release of YouTuber Savukku Shankar, criticizing the necessity of his preventive detention. It questioned the relevance of claims against him and emphasized the importance of visible justice. The Court urged expedited proceedings and delved into the possibility of an interim release, highlighting the case’s significance.
Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud stressed the judiciary’s duty to uphold constitutional values, cautioning against personal ideologies in judgments. He emphasized the importance of impartiality and humility, urging judges to prioritize constitutional morality. Chandrachud raised concerns about judges’ personal views influencing rulings on interfaith marriages and relationships, advocating for a constitutionally grounded approach.
The Supreme Court criticized the Delhi High Court for extending the stay on a local court’s order granting default bail to Parvinder Singh Khurana in a money-laundering case. A Vacation Bench reinstated the statutory bail, questioning how bail could be stayed for over a year. The case involves a cryptocurrency scam.