Experts warn the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill could be misused against Opposition leaders due to strict bail conditions. They caution the law undermines democratic safeguards and is legally flawed.
Vikas Yadav, serving life for the 2002 murder of Nitish Katara, seeks a three-week furlough from the Delhi High Court. His plea cites 22 years of custody, a clean record, and deprivation of social ties. Previous furlough requests were denied due to reported misconduct during imprisonment, challenging his rehabilitation claims.
The Kerala High Court on Thursday(12th Dec) rebuked both ruling and opposition parties for obstructing public roads during meetings, labeling a specific CPI(M) conference as a “breach of trust.” The court directed police to identify participants and mandated action against them. Concerns were raised about further protests violating court orders, reinforcing the need for unbiased law enforcement.
Today, On 19th October, Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud highlighted the Supreme Court’s role as a people’s court, emphasizing judicial independence and the need to balance with legislative and executive branches. He cautioned against evaluating the court based on outcomes, advocating for access to justice and advancing technology to enhance transparency in judicial processes.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the need for a secular civil code, denouncing the current communal civil code in India. Highlighting the Supreme Court’s support for a Uniform Civil Code (UCC), he called for its implementation to eliminate religious discrimination. The UCC aims to establish uniform laws across all religions in areas such as marriage, divorce, inheritance, succession, and adoption. Despite support from the ruling party, the timeline for implementation remains uncertain, sparking strong opinions and debates.
The Government introduced the Bhartiya Vayuyan Vidheyak Bill 2024 to replace the outdated Aircraft Act of 1934, aligning with the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative to boost business efficiency in the civil aviation sector. The bill aims to streamline processes, enhance regulatory clarity, and empower the government to manage airspace effectively, but has sparked controversy over its Hindi naming.
The Supreme Court is set to hear petitions today challenging the Uttar Pradesh government’s order for shopkeepers along the Kanwar Yatra route to display their names. Trinamool MP Mahua Moitra argues that the directive violates constitutional rights. The move has sparked criticism and is expected to be discussed in Parliament.