The Supreme Court on Wednesday (4th Dec) has denied the Maharashtra government’s request to delay Surendra Gadling’s bail plea in the 2016 Surajgarh arson case, emphasizing its unusual nature and the necessity for prompt hearings. Gadling, implicated in serious charges including UAPA violations, remains in judicial custody while facing multiple allegations linked to his activism.
In a recent directive, the Supreme Court has instructed the Bar Associations in Manipur to ensure that no lawyer, irrespective of their community, is prevented from appearing before the courts. This directive was issued by a bench consisting of CJI DY Chandrachud, Justice JB Pardiwala, and Justice Manoj Misra. The bench emphasized that this direction […]
Supreme Court Expresses Concern Over Lawyers’ Reluctance in Manipur Due to Threats The Supreme Court, on Tuesday, delved into serious concerns raised by petitioners from Manipur, who claimed that lawyers in the state are hesitant to represent them due to threats and intimidation. Senior Advocate Anand Grover, representing the petitioners, informed the apex court about […]