The Patna High Court ruled that media can report criminal proceedings but should avoid labels like “mastermind” or “kingpin” that suggest guilt before trial. Justice Ansul said prejudicial reporting may harm an accused’s reputation and amount to defamatory or improper conduct during pending cases.
The Supreme Court of India has sought responses from the Bar Council of India and Bar Council of Telangana on a plea challenging a 2023 rule disqualifying advocates with multiple pending serious criminal cases from contesting Bar Council elections. The petitioner argues that disqualification based on mere pendency of cases violates the constitutional principle of presumption of innocence.
Odisha: Former Chief Justice of India (CJI) Dhananjaya Yeshwant Chandrachud, while speaking at the Odisha Television Limited’s (OTV) annual convention ‘Foresight 2025—Changing Times Changing Minds’ in Bhubaneswar, highlighted the urgent need for judicial reforms and an All India Judicial Services (AIJS) system.
Justice Dipankar Datta, born on August 10, 1960, assumed office in the Supreme Court on December 12, 2022, after serving as Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court. With 81 authored judgments, notable cases include media influence in investigations and challenges against restrictive IT Rules. He retires on February 8, 2030.
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Today, On 13th November, the Supreme Court condemned “bulldozer justice,” stating that legal actions should not imply guilt before a fair trial. It ruled demolishing properties of accused individuals is unlawful, emphasizing due process, accountability, and the protection of family homes from arbitrary state action, regardless of accusations or convictions.
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Yesterday, On 26th October, the Supreme Court ruled that murder charges do not automatically justify bail denial, emphasizing individual rights and the presumption of innocence. While granting bail to an accused, the Court criticized rigid bail practices and highlighted the need for nuanced case-specific evaluations in pre-trial detention, reinforcing fairness in the justice system.