Former TN Minister Senthil Balaji urges Supreme Court to expunge critical observations from 2022 verdict, citing threat to fair trial. Claims strong language may bias ongoing proceedings.
The Supreme Court of India dismissed a judicial officer’s plea challenging his compulsory retirement by the Uttar Pradesh government. The court upheld the Allahabad High Court’s decision that supported a screening committee’s recommendation based on the officer’s service record, deeming him unfit for continued service.
The Supreme Court of India upheld the transfer of government doctors from Bengaluru under the 2025 rules, dismissing their plea for intervention. The court stated that their privileged status does not warrant resistance to relocation, emphasizing that other regions in Karnataka are equally developed and appealing.
The Supreme Court of India has increased permanent alimony for Rakhi Sadhukhan from Rs 20,000 to Rs 50,000 monthly and mandated a 5% increase every two years. The court also ordered the transfer of her ex-husband’s property, highlighting the importance of marital living standards and providing a significant precedent for future maintenance cases.
The Supreme Court of India refused to halt Andhra Pradesh’s ongoing teacher recruitment exams, which have begun and will run until July 6. The Court advised petitioners to approach the state High Court after its summer vacation. Concerns about exam conduct were raised, but the Court emphasized it would not intervene mid-process.
The Supreme Court of India annulled a Patna High Court order allowing narco-analysis tests on accused individuals without consent, asserting that such practices violate Articles 20(3) and 21 of the Constitution. The ruling emphasizes the importance of protecting individual rights in legal proceedings, particularly during bail hearings.
The Supreme Court of India acquitted a school manager accused of provoking a student’s suicide through scolding, stating no direct link existed between the scolding and the tragedy. The court emphasized that scolding is common and shouldn’t automatically determine legal responsibility for suicide, acknowledging the unpredictability of individual mental responses.
The Supreme Court of India stated there is no legal barrier to raising the retirement age of Madhya Pradesh district judges to 61 years. It directed the Madhya Pradesh High Court to make a decision within two months regarding this request, which has been pending since 2018 from the Judges Association.