Asaram Bapu, serving a life sentence in a 2013 rape case, Today (Mar 28) gets 3-month temporary bail from Gujarat High Court. The court allowed bail only for medical treatment after reviewing his health condition after a split verdict earlier in the day.
New Delhi, March 6: The Supreme Court has postponed the hearing on petitions challenging the government’s 2022 decision to allow the limited environmental release of genetically modified (GM) mustard. A bench comprising Justices Abhay S Oka, Sudhanshu Dhulia, and Ujjal Bhuyan deferred the hearing after Attorney General R Venkataramani requested more time to present arguments.
Today, 27th January, The Supreme Court delivered a split verdict on a graveyard dispute involving Christian burial rights, with one judge ruling that the denial of a burial site violated Articles 21 (right to life) and 14 (equality before the law). The case highlighted concerns over religious discrimination in burial practices. However, the bench declined to refer the matter to a larger bench for further deliberation. The ruling underscores the tension between individual religious rights and local government policies.
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Khushboo Saifi’s appeal to the Supreme Court focuses on the constitutional validity of the marital rape exception under Section 375 of the IPC. The Supreme Court will hear the case after the Centre submits its response. The Delhi High Court issued conflicting opinions on the exception, emphasizing the need for legal clarity on women’s rights in marriage.
The Madras High Court referred the Savukku Shankar case, previously given a split verdict, to a regular division bench, declaring the previous ruling an “anomaly.” The new bench will consider two key questions and review the habeas corpus petition. Justice Jayachandran criticized the delay and lack of judicial integrity in the case.
The NCLT Bengaluru bench Today(on April 3rd), issued a split decision on Byju’s investor plea, potentially leading to a third member’s involvement. The case concerns Byju’s EGM and rights issue, challenged by four investors alleging mismanagement and transparency issues. Byju’s is restrained from utilizing funds raised until the dispute is resolved, affecting salary disbursements.
After Split Verdict, The Bombay High Court reserved its order on the interim relief sought by petitioners, including comedian Kunal Kamra, regarding the establishment of Fact Check units (FCU) as per the amended IT Rules, 2023. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta argued that the provision serves public interest, while the petitioners contested this, emphasizing freedom of expression. Justice Chandurkar reserved judgment after hearing both sides.