The Supreme Court has held that any complaint seeking a court-ordered investigation against a public servant under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita must be filed in writing and supported by an affidavit to prevent misuse and ensure accountability.
New Delhi: 2nd May: The Supreme Court of India has agreed to hear a petition that challenges the constitutional validity of the amended Uttar Pradesh law on unlawful religious conversion, introduced in 2024. A bench headed by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and comprising Justices Sanjay Kumar and K V Viswanathan considered the arguments made by senior advocate S Muralidhar.
The Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC) has accused the Enforcement Directorate (ED) of overstepping its authority during raids, claiming procedural violations of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act and infringement on employee privacy. TASMAC argues the ED’s actions were illegal and lacked transparency regarding the reasons for their search and data seizure.
Uttarakhand: Today, 27th Feb, The Uttarakhand High Court discussed the increasing acceptance of live-in relationships while also noting that they might not be fully accepted in Indian society. The Court observed that the new Uniform Civil Code (UCC) law seeks to adjust to these changes while safeguarding the rights of women and children born from such relationships.
Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna stated that high courts are capable of handling UAPA challenges initially. He emphasized that the Supreme Court should not be the first forum for such cases. The bench advised petitioners to approach the respective high courts before seeking intervention from the apex court. This decision reinforces the legal process and judicial hierarchy in handling UAPA cases.
NEW DELHI: Today,(28th Jan): The Union government has decided not to act on the Supreme Court’s suggestion to create a separate law on bail. The government believes that the recent changes in criminal laws, especially the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, which came into effect in July 2024, already address the concerns about pre-trial detention and related issues.
Justice BV Nagarathna, born on 30-10-1962, assumed office in the Supreme Court of India on 31-08-2021. With 68 authored judgments, notable cases include Bilkis Yakub Rasool v Union of India and Vivek Narayan Sharma v Union of India. She is celebrated for pioneering women’s representation in the judiciary.
