BJP MP Nishikant Dubey mocked a petitioner after the Supreme Court rejected a contempt plea against him, quoting a line from a Hindi song. The Supreme Court emphasized its integrity and stated it would not entertain the contempt petition. The BJP has distanced itself from Dubey’s controversial remarks, which drew widespread criticism.
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The Delhi High Court, On Tuesday(24th Dec) led by Acting CJ Vibhu Bhakru, addressed a challenge to CLAT 2025 regarding errors in the English comprehension section. Justice Jyoti Singh had previously identified mistakes affecting candidates’ results and mandated revisions. The NLU Consortium has since contested this judgment, claiming it overstepped judicial boundaries.
Justice Sanjiv Khanna presided over a Supreme Court case where a petitioner threatened suicide if his plea was rejected due to an IIT rejection. The judge advised the petitioner against such statements, suggested seeking legal aid and counseling, and ultimately rejected the ambiguous petition with excessive respondents, including the Prime Minister and judges.
The Supreme Court of India found a police inspector and a magistrate guilty of unlawfully arresting and remanding an accused, in violation of a standing court order. The court held them accountable for contempt, emphasizing the duty to uphold the rule of law and protect citizens’ rights, amounting to a serious breach of trust.
The Supreme Court of India is probing an unusual case where a petitioner denied filing a special leave petition (criminal) and claimed ignorance of the advocates who purportedly represented him. The case, which underscores potential judicial vulnerabilities, has exposed a convoluted web of misrepresentation and deceit.
The Himachal Pradesh High Court criticized a civil court judge for issuing a coercive order without prior notice, emphasizing the violation of legal principles and fundamental rights. The judge apologized, citing workload and infrastructure issues but was warned that expeditiousness must not overlook legal requirements. The High Court highlighted the importance of judicial discipline and adherence to legal procedures.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a criminal case after a settlement, requiring the accused to assist the traffic police for 30 days. This innovative approach aims to promote community service as a post-settlement resolution in legal matters. The court emphasized collaborative efforts between legal and law enforcement entities, highlighting the power to dismiss proceedings with settlements.
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Today (22nd April): The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking Arvind Kejriwal’s release, imposing a Rs 75,000 fine on the petitioner. The court ruled Kejriwal’s detention lawful, emphasizing the need for responsible PIL filing. It rejected Kejriwal’s plea against arrest, discouraging baseless PILs and promoting evidence-based petitions for genuine public interest.
On Thursday( 18th April),The Madras High Court warned of dismissing the missing person case against Isha Foundation if the petitioner, C. Thirumalai, fails to attend. Thirumalai sought intervention from the High Court after his brother’s disappearance from the foundation. Tamil Nadu Police requested more time to submit a comprehensive status report.
The Supreme Court Today (April 1st) declined to halt the Varanasi court’s decision permitting Hindu groups to conduct worship in the southern cellar of the Gyanvapi Mosque. CJI Chandrachud led bench, directed both parties to maintain the status quo, allowing both communities to engage in religious prayers. Apex court also sought response of the Kashi Vishwanath Temple trustees on the plea of the mosque management committee.