The Supreme Court of India granted bail to 70-year-old visually impaired Bherulal, criticizing the Madhya Pradesh High Court for a “casual approach.” Bherulal was convicted of various offenses and sentenced to four years in prison. The Supreme Court emphasized the need for proper legal principles and criticized the High Court for lacking reasoning in denying the suspension of the sentence.
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Today, On 3rd July, The Delhi Police challenged the bail granted by the Delhi High Court to four convicts in the 2008 murder of TV journalist Soumya Vishwanathan. The Supreme Court is set to hear the appeal on July 8th, reigniting public interest in the high-profile case. The convicts had been imprisoned for nearly 14 years before being granted bail by the High Court.
The Supreme Court will review a petition challenging the appointment of Anila Varghese, former Kerala Minister Anoop Jacob’s wife, to the Kerala Bhasha Institute. The plea alleges constitutional violations and procedural irregularities, seeking to overturn the Kerala High Court’s dismissal. Manimekhala’s petition emphasizes the need for transparency and adherence to legal norms. The hearing is set for after the Supreme Court’s summer recess, beginning July 7.
The Supreme Court upheld the Delhi High Court’s decision that a probation period should be considered as work experience for NTPC recruitment. The candidate, not an apprentice, received a regular salary and performed duties akin to permanent employees. The advertisement did not specify exclusion of probationary periods, justifying the Division Bench’s interpretation.
The Supreme Court emphasized the need for a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to streamline the organization of paper books for Special Leave Petition (SLP) cases. This aims to reduce errors, speed up case reviews, and improve overall judicial effectiveness. Once implemented, this SOP will standardize the documentation process, benefiting all stakeholders and enhancing the judiciary’s efficiency.
Today(on 19th April), The Supreme Court of India has reserved its judgment on the legality of downloading and viewing child pornography under the current legal framework, challenging a prior decision by the Madras High Court. The case involves complex legal interpretations surrounding the possession and intent of child pornography, sparking a broader societal discussion on youth pornography addiction and exploitation.
Today (15th April): The Supreme Court has extended the stay on the High Court’s order appointing a commission to inspect the Shahi Idgah Mosque until August 2024. The court clarified that proceedings before the Civil Judge in Mathura have not been stayed. The case involves legal issues regarding the claim that the mosque was originally a Hindu temple.
Supreme Court Upholds Registrar’s Decision on Special Leave Petition Against Administrative HC Order In a recent development, the Supreme Court has made a significant observation regarding the scope of special leave petitions (SLPs). The apex court noted that an SLP challenging an order passed by the High Court on the administrative side is not permissible. […]
