The Supreme Court of India set aside the Andhra Pradesh High Court verdict that quashed multiple corruption FIRs, calling the approach a “travesty of justice”. The top court allowed the Andhra Pradesh Anti-Corruption Bureau to continue investigations and barred the High Court from entertaining further challenges to the FIRs.
The Madras High Court upheld its interim stay on Tamil Nadu legislation altering the Governor’s authority to appoint Vice-Chancellors, asserting potential unconstitutionality. It refuted claims of interfering with a Supreme Court decision, emphasizing judicial duty and the necessity of addressing unconstitutional laws without delay, reinforcing commitments to justice and constitutional integrity.
The Supreme Court of India upheld its earlier ruling, denying Noida Toll Bridge Company Limited’s (NTBCL) request to continue toll collection on the DND Flyway, deeming it unjustified due to NTBCL’s significant profits. The court emphasized that no private entity should profit from public infrastructure at citizens’ expense, protecting public interest.
The Supreme Court of India annulled the Delhi High Court’s review of a contempt ruling, deeming it legally impermissible. It upheld a single judge’s finding of “intentional and malafide” disobedience regarding a contempt case. The Supreme Court emphasized that such rulings must be respected and cannot be reviewed without proper legal grounds.