The Supreme Court plans to establish guidelines for Advocates-on-Record (AORs) due to concerns over conduct and false statements in a criminal case involving a 30-year sentence. AORs are crucial for litigants, and the Court seeks input from the Supreme Court AOR Association to ensure proper guidelines are formulated.
Former Aligarh Muslim University vice-chancellor and army veteran Zameer Uddin Shah has raised concerns over “bulldozer justice” actions targeting the Muslim community. He argues that these punitive measures lack due legal process and resemble extrajudicial executions. The Supreme Court is set to consider petitions challenging such demolitions and establish nationwide guidelines on property demolitions.
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The Supreme Court granted Uttarakhand two months to finalize a rehabilitation plan for residents facing eviction from railway land in Haldwani. The court emphasized the need for appropriate rehabilitation measures due to the human aspect of the issue. The case involves thousands of encroachments, with residents seeking to prove their legitimate rights to the land.
The Supreme Court today emphasized the need to establish Gram Nyayalayas nationwide to improve access to justice. The bench led by Justice B.R. Gavai reviewed a petition urging the Centre and states to act under the court’s supervision. Only a small percentage of these courts have been established, prompting the Court to demand immediate action.
The Supreme Court will hear a plea by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) Tomorrow-May 17th, seeking real-time publication of polling data. The NGO aims to ensure transparency and accountability by making polling station-wise voter turnout data available to the public and address concerns related to electoral irregularities in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections.
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Today (14th May): Two NGOs have urged the Supreme Court for a court-monitored investigation into alleged “quid pro quo” instances in the electoral bonds scheme involving political parties, corporate entities, and investigative agencies. This comes after the scheme was deemed unconstitutional. They seek recovery of funds from companies involved in such arrangements and emphasize the need for thorough investigation.
Today (13th May): The Supreme Court is set to hear a plea from the Association for Democratic Reforms on May 17, urging real-time publication of polling data by the Election Commission. The plea seeks transparency and accountability in the electoral process, aiming to address concerns over delays and accuracy in releasing voter turnout data.
Today(on 9th May), The Supreme Court has adjourned the challenge to the passport law provision and one-year passport issuance for accused individuals with a court-issued ‘no objection certificate’ until after summer vacations. Lawyer Prashant Bhushan’s plea questions the constitutionality of these measures, arguing that they violate the right to equality. The outcome holds significance for individuals facing criminal charges seeking to travel.
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Prominent public figure Prashant Bhushan accused a judge of politically motivated “dog-whistling” in a controversial tweet. His critics attribute this to his history of judicial criticism and losing public interest litigations. The debate raises questions about judicial integrity and the need for respectful critique. Bhushan’s conduct may lead to potential contempt proceedings, provoking concerns about free speech.