A petition by the Advocates’ Association led the Karnataka High Court to rule against private individuals uploading videos of court proceedings. This decision came after controversial remarks by Justice V. Srishananda went viral. The Supreme Court intervened, requesting a report on the matter. Justice Srishananda later apologized for his comments.
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The Supreme Court today ruled West Bengal’s suit against the Centre over CBI misuse maintainable, dismissing the Centre’s challenge. It ruled that the state had not concealed any material facts and had established the cause of action. The Court scheduled further hearings for August 13. This decision will not impact the suit’s progression.
The Supreme Court addressed the misuse of Section 498A, highlighting the replication of this provision in the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita without ample safeguards for husbands. The bench emphasized refraining from coercive use of law enforcement and urged reevaluation of the provision in light of upcoming implementation. (Word count: 52)
The Supreme Court of India acquitted a teacher accused of sexual harassment under the POCSO Act, citing discrepancies in witness testimony and the potential for manipulation. The court highlighted the gravity of such offenses but also stressed the need to protect teachers from false accusations, emphasizing the impact on their reputation.