Senior advocate Prashant Bhushan has strongly criticised the Supreme Court’s decision denying bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, calling it unfair and unjust. He said keeping them jailed for five years without trial based on protected witness statements makes a mockery of the right to life and liberty.
The Supreme Court criticized the Allahabad High Court for adjourning a bail plea 27 times, emphasizing the importance of personal liberty. It granted bail to Lakshya Tawar, highlighting that delays in bail hearings undermine justice. The ruling reinforces the need for timely court proceedings, especially when individual freedoms are at stake.
Today(26th Sept), The Supreme Court of India has reserved its judgment on CPI(M) leader A Raja’s plea challenging the Kerala High Court’s decision to nullify his election from the Devikulam Assembly seat over eligibility issues. The case centers on allegations by Congress leader D Kumar, who claims Raja was ineligible to contest for the SC-reserved seat due to questions surrounding his caste credentials.
