The Supreme Court will hear the Assam government’s plea against transit anticipatory bail granted to Pawan Khera on April 15. The case stems from allegations against Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife, sparking a major legal and political battle.
The Supreme Court refused to interfere with the NIA investigation into the Beldanga violence in West Bengal. The Court said the Calcutta High Court had taken a “balanced view” while examining whether a prima facie case under UAPA exists.
The Supreme Court expressed serious concern over repeated and unexplained delays in criminal trials in Maharashtra while hearing a 2019 Muthoot Finance dacoity case. The Court noted that only one witness has been examined in nearly seven years and sought an explanation from the State.
The Supreme Court refused to entertain a PIL seeking a nationwide menstrual leave policy for women employees and students. The Court warned that making such leave mandatory by law could discourage employers from hiring women and reinforce gender stereotypes.
