Former Chief Justice of India K.G. Balakrishnan said, “As members of the jurists fraternity, we understand that justice is not an abstract concept confined to courtrooms but a living principle reflected in equality, fairness, and respect for every human being.”
Justice Oka addressed the prevalent issue of hate speech in India, which often targets religious minorities and oppressed communities, aiming to provoke societal division. He emphasized the need for public awareness and education to reduce such speech, while safeguarding free speech rights. Oka advocated for the right to dissent and protest as essential democratic principles.
The Calcutta High Court quashed the case against a man accused of mocking Mamata Banerjee in a YouTube video. Justice Ajay Kumar Gupta stated that there was no strong evidence or valid grounds to continue the trial. He noted that filing a charge sheet without solid proof is not enough to justify legal proceedings. The verdict reinforces the importance of substantial evidence in criminal cases.
NEW DELHI: On February 10, the Supreme Court raised concerns regarding an FIR filed against Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi by the Gujarat Police. The FIR was registered after Pratapgarhi allegedly posted an edited video of a provocative song. The Supreme Court bench, led by Justices Abhay S. Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan, questioned the reasoning behind the Gujarat High Court’s dismissal of Pratapgarhi’s plea to quash the FIR.
The Uttarakhand government introduced new rules for marriage registration under the Uniform Civil Code. These rules aim to provide clarity in legal provisions concerning marital conditions and individual rights. The move ensures a standardized process for marriage registration across the state. This step is part of efforts to strengthen the legal framework for marriages under the Uniform Civil Code.
The Delhi High Court upheld an FIR against history professor Ratan Lal for allegedly hurting religious sentiments through a controversial social media post. Justice Chandra Dhari Singh stated that laws penalizing such actions maintain social harmony and emphasized that free speech must be exercised responsibly, especially by intellectuals.
On 8th March: During the ‘Hamara Samvidhan Hamara Samman’ campaign, Chief Justice DY Chandrachud emphasized the need for mutual respect and fraternity to maintain equality and unity in the nation. He highlighted the importance of upholding values of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity within the Constitution and urged for an inclusive and just society.