The Supreme Court declined an urgent hearing on petitions challenging anti-conversion laws enacted by states like Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh, with CJI BR Gavai remarking, “It is not possible, I have to write judgments,” scheduling the matter for December.
The Supreme Court ruled that candidates who hide past convictions in their nomination forms will be disqualified from elections, stressing the importance of transparency and honesty in maintaining the integrity of India’s democratic process.
Today, On 8th October, In the MP custodial death case, the Supreme Court slammed the CBI, asking, “Why didn’t you arrest them earlier, why wait for a court order?” The Court criticized the delay in apprehending absconding police officers involved in the incident.
The Supreme Court has ordered the transfer of Congress MLA Rajendra Bharti’s cheating trial from Madhya Pradesh to Delhi following allegations of witness intimidation. The bench stressed that “justice must not only be done, but must also be seen to be done.”
A PIL has been filed in the Supreme Court over the deaths of 14 children in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra linked to contaminated cough syrup. The plea seeks a CBI probe, nationwide recall, and judicial inquiry into drug safety failures.
The Supreme Court blasted the Madhya Pradesh government and CBI for failing to arrest two police inspectors accused in a tribal youth’s custodial death. The Bench warned of contempt if arrests are not made by October 7.
Today, On 16th September, The Supreme Court dismissed a plea seeking restoration of a 7-foot beheaded Lord Vishnu idol at Khajuraho’s Javari temple, remarking, “Purely publicity interest litigation, go and pray Lord Vishnu,” stressing ASI’s permission is mandatory.
A woman Judicial Magistrate in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh, received a shocking extortion letter demanding Rs.500 crore with the warning, “If you want to stay alive, pay the money,” police confirmed, adding that dire consequences were threatened.
Supreme Court issues notice on plea alleging illegal mining by Khurai MLA Bhupendra Singh’s nephew caused a child’s 70% disability. Petitioners seek FIR, NHRC compliance, and ₹1 crore compensation.
The Supreme Court has pulled up the Madhya Pradesh government for keeping a rape convict in jail beyond his reduced seven-year term. The state has been asked to explain the lapse within two weeks.
