The Supreme Court today is set to consider urgent pleas regarding whether a husband can be prosecuted for rape if he coerces his adult wife into sex. Senior advocate Indira Jaising emphasized the need for swift action. Legal debates over marital rape exceptions in Indian law have been ongoing, with implications for women’s rights.
The Supreme Court instructed today (17th Sept) the CBI to provide an update on the R G Kar Medical College and Hospital case, emphasizing the importance of public interest and transparency. They also refused to halt live proceedings despite concerns raised by the West Bengal government. The Court stressed the need to protect the victim’s identity and instructed Wikipedia to remove sensitive information. Additionally, the CBI was asked to submit a status report on the financial irregularities in medical departments. The case involves the rape and murder of a 31-year-old doctor, leading to multiple unresolved questions and investigations into potential corruption and evidence tampering.
The Centre has informed the Supreme Court of delays in implementing the SC Collegium’s recommendations for high court chief justice appointments due to “sensitive material” held by the government. Attorney General R. Venkatramani proposed submitting these inputs in a sealed cover for the judges’ review to maintain confidentiality. The matter will be heard again on September 20.
Today (13th Sept): Final-semester LL.B. students at Delhi University challenge Bar Council of India’s notification barring them from AIBE-XIX. They claim it contradicts previous court rulings and violates their fundamental rights. They seek annulment of the notification, permission to take the exam, and an interim stay. The Supreme Court has requested BCI to justify the exclusion.
The Supreme Court today reviewed a challenge to a National Green Tribunal order limiting the number of people in a ‘dhol-tasha’ group for Lord Ganesh idol immersion to 30. Chief Justice Chandrachud noted the urgency, promising to address the issue by 2 PM. This follows Prime Minister Modi’s visit to the Chief Justice’s residence for Ganesh Puja.
The Supreme Court will hear a US creditor’s appeal against an NCLAT judgment on September 17. The judgment halted insolvency proceedings against BYJU’s and approved its Rs 158.9 crore settlement with the BCCI. The court has agreed to hear another related plea on the same date, following multiple requests to expedite the hearing.
Today, On 9th September, The Supreme Court issued stay a High Court ruling directing the Uttar Pradesh government to prepare a new selection list for 69,000 assistant teachers. This offers temporary relief to current appointees amid ongoing legal disputes. The case highlights challenges in large-scale public sector recruitment drives, with the final outcome pending Supreme Court examination.
The Supreme Court today took up the RG Kar Rape-Murder case suo motu, with a bench led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud. The CBI presented its status report while Solicitor General Tushar Mehta and advocate Kapil Sibal represented the central agency and West Bengal government, respectively. The case involves widespread protests and calls for increased protection for medical professionals.
The Supreme Court, led by CJI Chandrachud, today reserved judgment on whether an ineligible person can nominate an arbitrator. Solicitor General Mehta emphasized strengthening arbitration as a dispute resolution mechanism. The Court discussed significant questions of law and the challenges in the arbitrator selection process, with a focus on party autonomy and potential injustice.
The Supreme Court today directed no coercive actions against ABP News journalist Jagvinder Patial, who interviewed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. The Punjab and Haryana High Court had ordered an FIR to investigate the circumstances of the interview. The journalist’s lawyer argued the interview was part of a sting operation to expose corruption, seeking protection for the journalist against potential arrest.