Today, On 31st October, The Supreme Court ruled that investigating agencies must not summon advocates representing the accused, stressing that “such summons could infringe fundamental rights of the accused” and violate statutory provisions protecting lawyer-client confidentiality under Section 132 and the new BNSS framework.
The Supreme Court of India ruled in favor of Wikipedia, dismissing defamation claims by ANI and emphasizing the importance of freedom of expression and judicial transparency. The decision supports digital free speech, allowing public scrutiny of ongoing cases while clarifying judicial limits on media content regulation, fostering a robust democratic environment.
The Supreme Court of India criticized the Allahabad High Court for unlawfully altering the punishment of three convicted individuals, declaring the decision “totally untenable” and devoid of legal foundation. Citing Section 362 of the CrPC, the Supreme Court reinforced that finalized judgments cannot be modified except for minor corrections, ensuring judicial integrity.