Today (18th April): The Supreme Court stressed the sanctity of the electoral process and urged the Election Commission of India to clarify measures ensuring free and fair polls. Senior advocates and officials addressed concerns about VVPAT slips, privacy, and proposed solutions to enhance transparency and credibility. The ECI reassured robust measures to prevent tampering and ensure integrity.
The Supreme Court’s recent invalidation of the electoral bonds scheme highlights the balance between privacy and transparency in political funding. The decision emphasizes the crucial role of judicial review in safeguarding fundamental rights and underscores the significance of public access to information about political contributions. This ruling signifies the evolving nature of law and democracy.
The Supreme Court of India has laid down comprehensive guidelines for handling protection petitions filed by couples, prioritizing right to dignity and fundamental rights. The directives emphasize the need to safeguard the dignity of intimate partners, including LGBTQ+ individuals, without moral biases. This decision, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, sets a progressive precedent in protecting individual liberties.
On 7th March, The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that government employees’ private WhatsApp group activities are immune from disciplinary action. This emphasizes digital privacy and the distinction between personal and professional conduct. The decision highlights the need for legal expertise in privacy cases and sets a precedent for protecting individual rights in the digital age.
The Supreme Court of India has instructed Google India to clarify the privacy implications of requiring a Nigerian national to mark a PIN on Google Maps as a bail condition in a drug-related case. This comes after the Court expressed concerns about potential privacy infringement and directed the release of the accused on interim bail with modified conditions.
Rahul Gandhi faced legal action for disclosing the identity of a rape and murder victim, which sparked widespread outrage. The Delhi High Court prompted him to remove the controversial social media post and an FIR was registered against him. This case emphasizes the crucial need to protect the privacy of minor victims, particularly in the age of social media.