Former Supreme Court judge B N Srikrishna warned that human rights in India are facing a “deep crisis” due to the massive backlog of over five crore pending cases. Speaking at a national convention, he emphasized that delayed justice amounts to a denial of justice. He also expressed concerns over threats to judicial independence and freedom of expression. His remarks highlight growing challenges in India’s legal and judicial system.
Today, On 18th March, The Supreme Court expressed concern over the increasing rejection of bail pleas, cautioning against excessive restrictions on personal liberty. The bench emphasized that a democratic country should not function like a police state, stressing the importance of upholding constitutional rights. The court urged lower courts to adopt a balanced approach in granting bail, ensuring justice while preventing misuse of the law.
The Congress party Today(16th Jan) has petitioned the Supreme Court to defend the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991, amid challenges questioning its constitutional validity by BJP leader Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay. The Act aims to preserve the religious status of places of worship as of August 15, 1947, promoting India’s secular fabric.
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Today, On 1st October, the Supreme Court asked the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to respond to former West Bengal Education Minister Partha Chatterjee’s bail plea related to a school jobs-for-cash scam. The Calcutta High Court previously denied bail due to significant asset recoveries linked to the case, which involves corruption in school job recruitments.
The Supreme Court scolded the West Bengal government for challenging an undertrial’s bail after four previous rejections, warning against further provocations. The accused, Rajdeep Roy, had been in custody for over three years for alleged misappropriation of rice worth Rs. 3 crore. The Court ultimately dismissed the state’s appeal, emphasizing the importance of respecting personal liberty in judicial processes.
The Supreme Court expressed concern over the confusion and misapplication of laws regarding criminal breach of trust and cheating. It noted that police often file FIRs for both offenses based on mere claims of dishonesty, causing numerous injustices. The court stressed the need for proper training of police officers to understand the distinction between the two offenses.
Today (1st April) The Supreme Court issued a notice to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) over the bail plea of former Tamil Nadu minister V Senthil Balaji in a Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) case. Balaji was arrested for a cash-for-jobs scam during his tenure as Transport Minister. The court seeks a response from the agency regarding the bail application.