BCI Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra strongly criticised the arrest of law student Sharmishta Panoli, calling it a “blatant assault on freedom of expression” and a dangerous trend that threatens democratic values and constitutional rights.
Rajya Sabha MP Abhishek Singhvi expressed concerns that the judiciary might declare the Waqf Bill “unconstitutional.” The bill seeks to address flaws in the previous law and improve the functioning of Waqf boards. It aims to streamline the registration process and enhance transparency. Additionally, it promotes the use of technology for better management of Waqf records.
After the tragic suicide of Bengaluru techie Atul Subhash, who alleged false dowry harassment claims, the Chairman of the Bar Council of India, Manan Kumar Mishra, has called for reforms to Section 498A of the IPC. He advocates for making it bailable and suggests that preliminary inquiries should precede filing FIRs to prevent misuse of the law.
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Today, On 4th October, the Supreme Court of India ordered an independent Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate claims of animal fat used in Tirupati laddus. The SIT will include officers from various agencies. This decision is deemed essential to uphold the faith of millions of devotees amid ongoing political controversy surrounding the issue.
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud today (30th Sept) criticized a lawyer for using informal language in court, stating he is “allergic” to expressions like “yeah.” The discussion revolved around the lawyer’s petition against former Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi. Consequently, the Chief Justice emphasized that a judge cannot be impugned in such cases and instructed to amend the petition.
Today, On 20th August, TMC MP Sukhendu Sekhar Roy agreed to delete a controversial social media post calling for the CBI to interrogate the Kolkata Police Commissioner. The Calcutta High Court was assured by the state that no action would be taken against Roy. This agreement marked the end of discussions and legal considerations surrounding the issue, highlighting the delicate balance between free speech and public discourse.
On Friday(26th July), Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal criticized India’s new criminal laws for increasing government control over citizens, undermining democracy. Sibal warned that the laws are oppressive, targeting the opposition and threatening personal freedoms, while neglecting important social issues. He questioned the compatibility of the new laws with constitutional values and criticized their misleading titles.
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Today, On 25th July, Bibhav Kumar appealed the Supreme Court to challenge the High Court’s decision denying him bail in the alleged assault case against Swati Maliwal. The case has political implications due to Kumar’s association with Arvind Kejriwal and the Aam Aadmi Party. The legal and political implications of the bail denial raise questions about the intersection of politics and justice in India.
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