The Allahabad High Court has ruled that raising the ‘sar tan se juda’ slogan challenges the authority of Indian law and the country’s sovereignty. The Court said such slogans promote violence, incite rebellion and are punishable under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Delhi court ordered judicial custody of 17 India Gate protesters after police revealed they gave wrong addresses and attacked officers during an anti-pollution protest. The court said the accused made a “mockery of law” by hiding their identity and obstructing police duty.
Today, On 21st November, The Punjab and Haryana High Court told the State to quickly decide MP Amritpal Singh’s request to attend the coming Winter Session of Parliament. Singh, detained under the NSA since 2023, was still elected there while in custody.
The Karnataka government deferred permission for the RSS route march in Chittapur citing a “tense” situation. The High Court has now ordered a peace meeting before deciding on the event.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court denied anticipatory bail to a man accused of removing the national flag from a mosque’s top and replacing it with a saffron flag, calling the act a serious threat to communal harmony and peace.
Bombay High Court seeks CBFC’s explanation for denying certification to Ajey: The Untold Story of a Yogi. Judges ask, “If no objection was taken to the book, how could a film inspired by it disturb public order?”
Today, On 25th July, Bombay High Court rejected CPI(M)’s request to hold a rally against the Gaza genocide, urging focus on national issues. “Look at your own country, be patriots… This is not patriotism,” the Court remarked sharply.
Supreme Court hears plea on ‘Udaipur Files’ film release, weighing free speech against accused’s fair trial rights. Justices question CBFC cuts, Centre’s role, and prejudice to ongoing trial.
Today, On 27th June, The Supreme Court set aside the preventive detention of a law student from Madhya Pradesh, calling it “wholly untenable.” The bench ordered his immediate release, stating that the grounds for detention did not meet legal requirements.
The Supreme Court of India commended Tamil Nadu for utilizing preventive detention laws to combat cybercrime, emphasizing that traditional laws are inadequate. The acknowledgment arose during a case involving Abhijeet Singh, accused of defrauding Rs 84.5 lakh. The court will continue hearing the case on June 25, 2025.
