The Supreme Court declined to hear a plea seeking removal of a High Court judge’s husband from the post of Standing Counsel in Uttar Pradesh. CJI Surya Kant stressed that such matters should be handled administratively and cautioned against naming or targeting individuals.
Two High Court lawyers tragically drowned after their car lost control and dipped into a pond in Lucknow. The victims were identified as Advocates Kuldeep Kumar Awasthi (40) and Shashank Singh (37). Despite efforts, they could not be rescued in time. The incident caused shock and grief among the legal community.
Today, On 2nd November, Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna will hear a PIL against the Election Commission’s decision to raise the maximum voter count per polling booth from 1,200 to 1,500. Petitioner Indu Prakash Singh argues this could lead to overcrowding and marginalization of disadvantaged groups, prolonging voting times and reducing turnout.
The Allahabad High Court affirmed that interfaith couples can marry under the Special Marriage Act without needing to convert. The court also declared marriages solely based on personal agreements as legally invalid. This decision protects a couple facing threats and reinforces India’s secular and inclusive legal system. The case is scheduled for further hearing on July 10.
The Supreme Court has directed States and Union Territories to retain their panel lawyers for at least six weeks after a change in government to prevent unnecessary adjournments in court proceedings. The directive aims to ensure the smooth functioning of courts and avoid inconvenience to litigants. This order followed a hearing of a bail plea by an individual accused of cheating in an examination conducted by the Uttarakhand government.
