The Supreme Court was informed that Chhattisgarh Police filed a closure report in the case over yoga guru Ramdev’s remarks on allopathy during Covid. The Centre said complaints appeared “sponsored,” while the matter is now adjourned to December.
CJI Gavai expressed frustration at lawyers seeking adjournments just before the Supreme Court’s summer break, questioning the necessity of rescheduling cases post-vacation. This led to light-hearted discussions among legal practitioners, with calls to revive a tradition of senior advocates not appearing during summer vacations, eliciting laughter in the courtroom.
The Supreme Court of India has instructed Uttar Pradesh Police to investigate allegations against Ashish Mishra, accused of attempting to influence witnesses in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case, which resulted in eight deaths. Mishra denies these claims, asserting they aim to undermine his bail. Further hearings are scheduled in four weeks.
Today, On 3rd May, The Supreme Court of India scheduled a final hearing on May 14 for multiple petitions challenging FIRs against the Vice-Chancellor of SHUATS in Uttar Pradesh and others, related to allegations of unlawful religious conversions. The court also directed the submission of written arguments, highlighting the complexity of the case and its constitutional significance.
The Supreme Court granted bail to Sam Higginbottom University’s vice chancellor, Rajendra Bihari Lal, in religious conversion cases. The court raised concerns about excessive police interest in the matter. Lal is charged with serious offenses and is required to cooperate with the ongoing investigation. The state government’s plea to recall the bail order was denied.