The Supreme Court, today (21st October) addressing challenges to the 42nd Amendment’s inclusion of “socialist” and “secular” in the Preamble, emphasized these terms’ relevance in the Indian context rather than solely from a Western view. Justices questioned the amendment’s legitimacy due to lack of parliamentary debate during the national emergency, scheduling further hearings for November.
![[Bhusan Steel PMLA Case] 'Not A Minor Offender, Need to Set Limits for Economic Crimes, Entitled For Bail, Even if He Shook Up the Economy': Supreme Court Grants Bail To Ex-Bhushan Steel MD Neeraj Singal](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/image-2024-09-06T124412.507.png?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
The Supreme Court today granted bail to former Bhushan Steel MD Neeraj Singal in a Rs 46,000 crore money laundering case. Justices Khanna and Kumar acknowledged the gravity of the allegations but cited his prolonged custody and stalled trial for bail. Singhvi and Sibal represented Singal. Singal was granted bail with conditions, including surrendering his passport.
The Supreme Court today dismissed the PIL alleging ECI’s EVM misuse, deeming the allegations vague and an abuse of legal process. The Bench advised filing election petitions with the High Court for election-related concerns, criticizing the lack of evidence in the petition. The plea for a high-powered committee to investigate ECI’s actions was also rejected.
The Supreme Court today has deferred the hearing on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s defamation case for 6 weeks to allow time for a settlement. Kejriwal expressed willingness to apologize but not under the complainant’s conditions. This request comes after a 2019 order summoning Kejriwal, stressing the need for responsibility in retweeting content.
The Supreme Court has partly stayed a Mumbai college’s ban on students wearing burqa, hijab, or niqab on campus. Justices questioned the rationale behind the decision, emphasizing students’ right to choose attire. This case has significant implications for dress codes and religious expression in educational institutions across India.
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The Supreme Court today dismissed interim bail pleas by two Bilkis Bano case convicts, rejecting their request for relief and questioning the maintainability of their plea. The court emphasized the nullification of the Gujarat government’s remission and highlighted the convicts’ fraud and misrepresentation. Review petitions by the government and convicts are pending.
yesterday (1St April)The SC issued a notice regarding the appeal challenging the right of Muslim women to unilateral divorce through Khula. The Kerala High Court rulings affirmed this right, leading to ongoing legal scrutiny and debate. The court directed a response from the wife involved, acknowledging the significance of the case in shaping the rights of Muslim women in divorce matters.
