Today, On 21st July, The Supreme Court deferred the criminal contempt plea against WB CM Mamata Banerjee, warning, “Don’t try to politicize your political battle before the Court.” The bench made it clear the courtroom is not a political platform.
The Supreme Court reviewed a petition from former Punjab DSP Gursher Singh Sandhu concerning the controversial jail interview of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. Sandhu argued he was unfairly targeted despite not being implicated in the FIR. The Court dismissed his petition, allowing him to seek relief at the High Court, where investigations revealed security failures leading to multiple suspensions.
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board plans to file a contempt plea in the Supreme Court against the government’s launch of the Waqf Umeed Portal, deeming it illegal as the Waqf Amendment Act, 2025 is under judicial review. They argue it disrespects court authority and disrupts religious property management.
The Supreme Court examined the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, comparing Waqf to Hinduism’s Moksha and addressing its religious significance. Kapil Sibal argued that Waqf is a divine dedication, unlike mere charity, countering the Centre’s claims. The case highlights the essence of charity across religions and its implications for religious endowments.
The Supreme Court of India has heard the bail plea of Suman Shaik, a Bangladeshi national accused of human trafficking through the India-Bangladesh border. Justices Surya Kant and N.K. Singh presided over the case, focusing on the illegal movement of foreign nationals. The court’s decision on bail is pending.