Today, On 19th January, The Supreme Court rejected a plea challenging a Rs five lakh penalty imposed on a Lucknow lawyer. He claimed the court had announced only a Rs 25,000 fine, but was later penalized for filing a “frivolous” PIL case.
Today(18th March),The Gujarat High Court, led by Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal and Justice Aniruddha P Mayee, clarified its non-investigative role in PILs related to the assault on foreign students at a government hostel. The court emphasized its commitment to judicial responsibilities and distinct role from law enforcement, declining to directly intervene despite advocate Koshti’s concerns.
