Supreme Court judge Justice Surya Kant said that Indian courts don’t treat the law as just a strict rulebook. He shared that courts also protect constitutional values by giving the law modern and fair meanings. This allows the law to grow along with the changing society. According to him, this reflects the courts’ commitment to both justice and constitutional morality.
Justice Gerard Hogan of the Irish Supreme Court visited India’s Supreme Court, observing proceedings and discussing constitutional similarities with Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna. CJI Khanna praised Hogan’s legal contributions, particularly in mediation. Hogan’s visit, which includes a trip to the International Arbitration Centre, highlights international legal collaboration, especially in mediation and arbitration.
The Supreme Court of India mandated the Central Government to implement a 2022 scheme for cashless medical treatment of motor accident victims within the critical “golden hour.” Additionally, the court urged the General Insurance Council to establish an online portal by March 14, 2025, to expedite compensation claims for hit-and-run victims.
The Supreme Court On December 9 upheld the Bombay High Court’s decision to commute the death sentences of two convicts in the 2007 Pune BPO employee murder case to 35 years of life imprisonment, citing excessive delay in execution. The High Court criticized the state’s handling of mercy petitions, deeming the delay a violation of the convicts’ rights.
The Kerala High Court, led by Justice V.G. Arun, overturned a Child Welfare Committee ruling that granted custody of an infant to the father, emphasizing the mother’s right to breastfeed and nurture her child as essential elements of the right to life. The court criticized biases against the mother’s choices, ensuring the child’s best interests were prioritized.
The Supreme Court of India emphasized the need for fair bail conditions, stating that high surety amounts violate fundamental rights. The case involved Ashok Sandeep Singh facing multiple charges. Despite being granted bail by the High Court, Singh remained confined due to a prohibitively high surety amount. The Supreme Court intervened, reducing the amount significantly, providing relief to Singh.
