The Supreme Court of India held that confiscation proceedings under the Bihar Special Courts Act do not automatically end when a public servant dies. Especially if assets stand in names of relatives who were also parties to proceedings.
Today, On 16th March, The Haryana government informed the Supreme Court of India that it would, as a one-time act of “magnanimity”, refuse sanction to prosecute Ali Khan Mahmudabad. The case concerns social-media comments on Operation Sindoor made.
Today, On 7th October, CJI Gavai flagged concerns over social media coverage of court proceedings during the Judges Association case. He warned, “Otherwise your clients will be offended,” highlighting the need to restrict reporting to protect the dignity of ongoing judicial matters.
The Madras High Court stated that online movie reviews cannot be banned, as doing so would curb the fundamental right to freedom of speech and expression guaranteed by the Constitution, emphasizing the importance of digital voices in a democratic society.
