The Supreme Court cancelled Sonam Raghuvanshi’s bail in the Meghalaya honeymoon murder case, holding she was not entitled to remain at liberty during trial, and directed the prime accused to surrender before the authorities within three weeks.
The Supreme Court sought Sonam Raghuvanshi’s response to Meghalaya’s plea seeking cancellation of her bail in the alleged honeymoon murder case. The State challenged bail orders passed by the trial court and High Court, with the matter now listed for hearing on July 9.
Before assuming office as Meghalaya Court Chief Justice, Justice Revati Mohite Dere said judges must uphold faith while interpreting law. Her transfer was cleared January 1, and she took oath as the court’s second woman Chief Justice.
Justice Aniruddha Bose said the rule of law must keep pace with technology to avoid a “digital apartheid.” He praised India’s digital growth but cautioned against misuse of AI and manipulated digital evidence in judiciary.
The Meghalaya High Court has retracted its earlier order that sought Supreme Court approval to continue hearing the case, following the apex court’s directive to transfer all pending stray dog matters directly under its jurisdiction.
Stray dogs in Meghalaya must first be captured, vaccinated, and medically treated before being released into public spaces, the High Court ruled, stressing public safety, humane treatment, and strict compliance with judicial directions on managing aggressive or biter dogs.
The Meghalaya High Court told the Supreme Court that stray dogs in the state are more violent than in other regions. The court said such dogs are a “grave danger” and requested to retain the PIL on this issue.
Former CJI D.Y. Chandrachud said judges heal society not only through rulings but also by listening patiently. Speaking at Meghalaya High Court’s Independence Day event, he stressed freedom, diversity, and youth empowerment.
Former CJI DY Chandrachud called Donald Trump’s 50% tariff on Indian oil imports from Russia a “new challenge to our sovereignty.” He urged youth to safeguard diversity and stressed judges must heal society with empathy.
The Centre has confirmed the appointment of Justice Biswadeep Bhattacharjee as Permanent Judge of the Meghalaya High Court, marking a significant step in judicial appointments in the Northeast.
