The Delhi High Court emphasised that briefing counsel and instructing law firms must ensure cited judgments are valid and not under appeal or review, stressing that misleading the court undermines fairness and judicial integrity.
Today, On 9th December, The Supreme Court dismissed review petitions challenging its earlier verdict on queer marriages. The court reiterated its stand, stating that legalizing same-sex marriages requires legislative action, not judicial intervention. Petitioners had sought a reconsideration of the ruling, citing concerns over equal rights. The decision upholds the court’s original stance on the matter.
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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.
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The Supreme Court will review 13 petitions challenging the 2023 verdict on same-sex marriage in India. A specially constituted five-judge bench, including Chief Justice Chandrachud, will consider the petitions. The review aims for a more inclusive interpretation of marriage laws to encompass same-sex couples. Justices Khanna and Nagarathna have replaced retired Justices Kaul and Bhat.
The Supreme Court of India reaffirmed the abrogation of Article 370, dismissing all review petitions. The ruling validates the central government’s action and solidifies Jammu and Kashmir’s integration into the Indian Union. The decision has far-reaching implications and signifies a crucial development in India’s constitutional and political landscape.