The Supreme Court challenged the Calcutta High Court’s mandate for physical presence in a matrimonial case, due to medical concerns. Justices emphasized the rights of litigants with medical issues and the need to integrate technology in the judicial process. They criticized the demand for physical presence and allowed virtual attendance, advocating for a more flexible legal process.
Today(on 1st May), A petition filed in the Supreme Court requests an expert panel to investigate Covishield vaccine side effects and establish a compensation mechanism for vaccine-related disabilities. The application cites concerns about potential adverse effects, including low platelet counts and blood clots, and urges the government to prioritize citizens’ health and safety.
Today, (on April 29),The Supreme Court of India hears a petition challenging the application of Shariat law to non-believers, brought by a former Muslim seeking equal inheritance rights. The court recognizes legal uncertainties and grants the petitioner the liberty to amend her plea for the next hearing in July 2024. The case highlights the conflict between personal and secular laws.
On Wednesday (18th April): The Supreme Court scheduled a hearing for an independent candidate from Banka, Bihar. The candidate contests the cancellation of their Lok Sabha polls nomination, citing arbitrary decision-making by Election Returning Officers. The petition also seeks clarity on the term “defects of substantial character” in the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
On 28th March(Today), the Solicitor General of India, Tushar Mehta, delivered a lecture at Jindal Global Law School titled “The Journey of the Supreme Court of India on the Fundamental Rights.” He emphasized the struggle and evolution of fundamental rights, from the Government of India Act of 1935 to present-day challenges, and highlighted the pivotal role of Justice Bhagwati in shaping India’s legal system.