Today, On 5th February, The Supreme Court will hear SCBA’s contempt plea on the shoe hurling incident after three weeks, with the Solicitor General set to examine draft guidelines. The CJI told the counsel, “Very well. You can take it at ease.”
The Supreme Court of India has adjourned to February 9 the hearing on a plea filed by Sonam Wangchuk’s wife challenging his detention under the National Security Act. The Centre has justified the detention citing security concerns and alleged role in last year’s Leh violence.
The Supreme Court will examine whether acquittal in a predicate criminal case automatically ends money-laundering proceedings by the Enforcement Directorate. The court questioned earlier rulings and warned that such a view could defeat the very purpose of the PMLA.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee may attend the Supreme Court hearing on Wednesday in cases challenging the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the state. The petitions allege arbitrariness and warn that the exercise could lead to mass voter disenfranchisement.
The Supreme Court questioned the Noida police for refusing to register a proper FIR in a hate crime complaint by a Muslim cleric and said mere enquiry was not enough. The Centre has been given one week to place its response on record.
Today, On 3rd February, The Central government and Ladakh administration told the Supreme Court that all procedural safeguards were followed while detaining climate activist Sonam Wangchuk under the National Security Act (NSA). The Centre emphasized that “Sonam Wangchuk has been given a fair treatment.”
Today, On 29th January, The Supreme Court resumed hearings on a petition challenging the detention of activist Sonam Wangchuk under the National Security Act. Wangchuk told the Court he has the right to criticize and protest without posing threat to state security.
The Supreme Court of India will hear over 40 petitions linked to the Chhattisgarh liquor scam on January 28, including multiple bail pleas. The hearing will also cover the Enforcement Directorate’s challenge to the bail granted to Chaitanya Baghel.
Today, On 15th January, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta warned that podcasts discussing court judgments could distort constitutional decisions, stressing that lawyers cannot discuss such matters on shows. His remarks came during SC hearings on ED petitions against Mamata Banerjee and senior police.
The Supreme Court raised concerns that transferring the liquor scam trial from Uttar Pradesh to Chhattisgarh could unfairly affect co-accused based in UP. The Court warned that such a move may create conflicting claims and cause “great hardship” to other accused persons.
