NEW DELHI: On Friday (3rd May): The Supreme Court set aside the Allahabad High Court’s decision to grant bail to a police officer accused of raping a 13-year-old girl. The accused, who held the position of Station House Officer (SHO), allegedly abused his authority to commit the heinous crime against the minor survivor. The apex court, after considering the plea filed by the survivor’s mother, deemed the high court’s decision unjustifiable and ordered the accused to surrender immediately.
Today(on 30th April), The Delhi High Court Bar Association (DHCBA) has petitioned the court for an expansion to address limited space and inadequate infrastructure. They have requested the establishment of more courtrooms, lawyers’ chambers, and essential facilities. The DHCBA emphasizes the urgency of this expansion to accommodate the growing demands of the legal community, aiming to alleviate current challenges and create a more efficient system.
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Today( on 26th April), The Chief Justice of India issued an urgent order on 26th April to address the plea of a 92-year-old war veteran battling prostate cancer. The veteran’s plea had been pending for two years and was addressed by Justice AM Sapre’s committee in the Noida Unitech case. The court set a May 5 deadline for refund disbursal.
Today(on 26th April)The Supreme Court has agreed to review the Delhi government’s challenge against a central law granting more power to the lieutenant governor over administrative services. The Delhi government emphasizes the urgent need for a decision as the matter has disrupted administration. The court is currently occupied with another case but recognizes the importance of the plea.
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A petition filed today in the Supreme Court of India for a Special Investigation Team (SIT) inquiry into the recently invalidated electoral bonds scheme. Allegations include pay-for-play dynamics, potential influence on government contracts, and compromised investigative bodies. The petition stresses the need for impartial investigation supervised by a retired Supreme Court judge.
Today(on 22nd April), The Supreme Court dismissed Greeshma’s plea to annul the final report in the Parassala murder case, upholding the Crime Branch DySP’s authority. Greeshma’s dissatisfaction with the High Court’s ruling led to the challenge. The case now shifts focus to the upcoming trial proceedings in the Sessions Court.