Supreme Court says politicians must reveal degrees, but Delhi HC shields PM Modi’s records. Prashant Bhushan slams this contradiction as blind justice and judicial double standards.
The Supreme Court will hear a plea on March 18 seeking to bar candidates facing serious criminal charges from contesting elections. The petition aims to strengthen electoral integrity by preventing individuals accused of grave offenses from entering public office. The case raises concerns about criminalization in politics and its impact on governance.
In 2024, the Delhi High Court witnessed numerous high-profile cases, particularly involving AAP leaders like Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia, linked to the excise policy corruption scandal. Legal battles included arrests, bail pleas, and administrative challenges, with setbacks for AAP and opposition leaders alike. The court also addressed broader issues such as healthcare, infrastructure, student politics, and public interest litigations, while setting the stage for significant hearings in 2025 on matters like personal liberty and political accountability.
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The Supreme Court today (28th Nov) extended the interim bail of Saumya Chaurasia, former deputy secretary to Chhattisgarh’s ex-CM, linked to a coal-levy scam. She had been in custody for over a year without charges. The trial has not started, and the next hearing is set for late January. The ED opposes her bail.
A Public Interest Litigation has been filed in the Madras High Court by lawyer V Parthiban, seeking regulation of YouTube content to align with Indian laws and socio-religious beliefs. The court adjourned the hearing to allow inclusion of the Union Government and YouTube as respondents, despite opposition from the Tamil Nadu Government. The petitioner argues that YouTube lacks effective oversight for objectionable content.
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The Delhi High Court has asked the jail officials to submit medical reports of businessman Arun Ramchandra Pillai, involved in a money laundering case linked to the alleged Delhi Excise scam. Pillai, seeking interim bail on medical grounds, cited health issues and the need for specialized treatment. The court has scheduled the next hearing for June 14.
Sanjeev Sanyal, a member of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council, proposed judges take leave to deliver judgments instead of shutting down the entire judicial system for weeks. He emphasized the need for reform due to the backlog of pending cases. Sanyal’s comments were criticized by the Bar Council of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, who defended the current judicial system. Economist Shamika Ravi’s study suggested that increasing the number of judgment days would significantly increase the number of judgments delivered.
Today (7th May): The Supreme Court, while addressing Arvind Kejriwal’s plea for interim bail, made key observations regarding the impact of his release on ongoing elections and his ability to perform official duties while in custody. The Court emphasized equal treatment under the law for all individuals, regardless of their political status, and questioned the delay in investigating the money laundering case.