The Supreme Court of India granted bail to Anwar Dhebar in a Rs 2,000 crore liquor scam, emphasizing that there is no legal requirement for an accused to be in custody for a year before applying for bail. The ruling clarifies that each bail case must be evaluated on its own merits.
The Supreme Court of India criticized Madhya Pradesh minister Vijay Shah for his remarks against Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, deeming them shameful. A three-member Special Investigation Team will investigate the FIR against him. The Court emphasized the importance of respect for the armed forces and questioned the sincerity of Shah’s apology.
Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar criticized the judiciary’s direction over the President’s actions following a Supreme Court ruling mandating timely approval of state bills. He raised concerns about the misuse of Article 142 and highlighted issues around judicial immunity, particularly after a scandal involving a judge. Dhankhar stressed the need for accountability in the judiciary.
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The Supreme Court will announce its judgment on November 8 about Aligarh Muslim University’s minority status. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal argued that questioning this status may threaten India’s secular nature. He emphasized that AMU’s administration does not require a majority of Muslims or Christians to retain its minority classification, highlighting historical and legal context.
The Supreme Court reserved its judgment on the customs department’s review plea regarding a 2021 ruling that denied DRI officers the authority to recover duties on cleared goods. The case involved arguments on whether DRI officials qualify as customs officers, with the opposing side asserting that the original judgment contained errors.
The Bar Council of Delhi has resumed enrollment for aspiring lawyers following a recent Supreme Court ruling. Enrollment fees have been set at Rs 750 for the general category and Rs 125 for SC/ST applicants, in accordance with the Advocates Act. This decision aims to streamline the enrollment process and make the legal profession more accessible.
The Telangana High Court summoned the state’s Home Department to address a writ petition alleging police misconduct, despite previous court orders. The plea, filed by G. Swetha and G. Rakesh, accused local police officials of unlawfully detaining Rakesh, in violation of a conditional bail order. Additionally, the court upheld the death sentence of Dinesh Kumar Dharne for the rape and murder of a minor girl in 2017.