The Supreme Court of India has urged the government to frame a dedicated law protecting persons with disabilities, similar to the SC/ST Act, emphasizing dignity, social inclusion, and stricter action against ridicule or discrimination online.
Today, On 13th July, The Supreme Court questioned the retroactive application of Section 479 of the BNSS, allowing bail for first-time undertrials. This provision, addressing prison overcrowding, provides a more lenient option for release after serving one-third of the maximum sentence. The Court instructed the Central government to clarify this and emphasized the urgency of addressing prison conditions nationwide.
The Delhi government will bring a new law to regulate coaching centres in the national capital after flooding horror claimed lives of three UPSC aspirants, said AAP minister Atishi. “Delhi government will constitute committee comprising officials, students to formulate regulations for coaching centres,” she said.
A Mumbai court on monday (8th july) granted bail to Shiv Sena leader Rajesh Shah, held in a hit-and-run involving his son, Mihir. The court questioned the police on applying the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita law, and later granted Rajesh Shah bail. Police formed teams to locate Mihir, who remains evading arrest for over 24 hours.
Uttar Pradesh has implemented an ordinance that eliminates anticipatory bail for serious crimes, including rape, to uphold a zero-tolerance approach towards grave offenses. The amendment, part of the “Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (Uttar Pradesh Amendment), Ordinance 2024,” aims to prevent accused individuals from avoiding arrest and influencing evidence in cases involving severe crimes, marking a significant shift in the state’s legal approach.
Today (11th March): The Supreme Court reviewed a plea to restrain the Center from appointing new election commissioners under a contested 2023 law. A committee including the Chief Justice of India, the Prime Minister, and the Leader of the Opposition is to select all election commissioners, challenging the President’s current authority. The plea follows the resignation of Election Commissioner Arun Goel.
Today: A petition filed in the Supreme Court seeks to restrain the Central government from appointing the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners. The plea challenges the government’s authority and refers to a previous judgment advocating for a different appointment system. The Supreme Court had ruled in March 2023 that a high-level committee should appoint these officials. With the impending appointment, this plea raises important concerns.