The Unnao rape survivor expressed relief after the Supreme Court refused bail to former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the custodial death case of her father. She said she has struggled for eight years to prove the crime and urged the court to deliver justice for her father.
The Supreme Court dismissed an application objecting to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee personally appearing before it in the SIR electoral rolls case. The CJI-led Bench said such an appearance is “not unheard of” and reflects faith in the Constitution.
The Supreme Court heard Gitanjali Angmo’s petition challenging Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk’s detention under the National Security Act. Noting the urgency of the habeas corpus plea, the Court agreed to take up the matter day after tomorrow.
Today, On 9th February, Supreme Court has directed the Delhi High Court to hear Kuldeep Sengar’s appeal in the victim’s father’s death case “out of turn” and finish the proceedings within three months, stressing that the long-pending matter must be decided prom
The West Bengal government has informed the Election Commission that it is prepared to deploy 8,505 Group B officers for the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The move comes amid Supreme Court scrutiny over allegations of limited cooperation in the SIR process.
Expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar has approached the Supreme Court seeking bail in the custodial death case of the Unnao rape survivor’s father. The apex court will hear the plea on Monday as Sengar continues to serve a 10-year sentence in the case.
The Supreme Court dismissed a writ petition filed by Senior Advocate Mathews J. Nedumpara challenging the senior designation system as elitist and unconstitutional. The Chief Justice observed that the plea was not maintainable and curtailed arguments, remarking, “enough spoken for social media!”
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.
