The Supreme Court held that while Article 21 rights are vital, they cannot be the only basis for bail in cases involving national security. The Court said individual liberty is secondary when the country’s sovereignty and integrity are at risk.
The Rajasthan High Court said that two consenting adults have the right to live in a relationship even without attaining the legal marriageable age. The Court stressed that Article 21 protects such personal choices and ensures freedom and safety.
Karnataka High Court heard Senior Advocate Sidharth Luthra argue that the rape conviction of suspended JD(S) leader Prajwal Revanna lacked strong evidence and had been improperly influenced by an intense media trial, undermining fairness seriously.
A Pune Magistrate dismissed Satyaki Savarkar’s plea seeking to stop Rahul Gandhi from deleting an alleged defamatory video. The court said, “The complainant has filed the CD of the alleged defamatory video. That can be relied upon by the Court during trial.”
The Supreme Court has directed all High Courts and trial courts to ensure that anticipatory and regular bail applications are decided within two months from the date of filing, stressing timely justice and protection of constitutional ethos.
Today, On 11th September, Supreme Court says “Match Must Go On,” refusing urgent hearing on PIL seeking cancellation of India vs Pakistan Asia Cup game. Petitioners argued that holding the match after Pahalgam terror attack hurts national dignity and public sentiment.
A plea filed in the Supreme Court has sought a ban on the India vs Pakistan Asia Cup match, claiming the game “sends an anti-national message to our forces and civilians that we do not care for you.”
The Supreme Court expressed displeasure after the Allahabad High Court adjourned a bail plea 21 times, stressing that matters of personal liberty must be decided quickly. CJI B R Gavai asked the High Court Chief Justice to ensure the bail hearing is not delayed further.
Today, On 29th August, The Supreme Court will hear on September 3 the bail plea of Surendra Gadling, an accused in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case. His counsel mentioned the matter after a judge recused, seeking urgent listing before the Bench.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that an adult woman has the right to live with a married man if she chooses. The Bench said, “This Court cannot pontificate on matters relating to morality.”
