The Supreme Court questioned the legal basis for claiming exemption from court fees while hearing a plea challenging a Gujarat High Court ruling. The High Court had upheld the rejection of waqf suits filed without payment of the prescribed court fees.
Today, 17th March, The Supreme Court ruled that cases related to the Manipur violence will be tried in Guwahati, dismissing requests for their transfer elsewhere. The bench emphasized that the trials would proceed in Assam’s capital to ensure fairness and security. This decision aligns with earlier directives aimed at expediting justice in the sensitive cases. The Court assured that necessary arrangements would be made to facilitate a smooth legal process.