The Supreme Court directed the Centre to form a committee to ensure uniform post-retirement facilities for retired High Court judges across all States within two weeks. CJI Surya Kant observed that while some States provide adequate support, others fail to offer even basic facilities, creating significant disparities.
The Supreme Court fined comedian Samay Raina and four others Rs.3 lakh each for violating its orders in a case over insensitive remarks about persons with disabilities. The Court said Raina had “taken the court for a ride” and acted brazenly.
The Supreme Court declined to interfere with the Jharkhand High Court’s order suspending RJD leader Lalu Prasad Yadav’s sentence in the Deoghar fodder scam case. It directed the High Court to decide his pending criminal appeal within six months.
The Supreme Court agreed to hear an application alleging Tamil Nadu ministers accused in the Karur stampede case are influencing witnesses during the CBI investigation. The Bench listed the matter for July 8 after being informed of fresh developments requiring judicial intervention in the ongoing probe.
The Supreme Court stayed the CAG-led audit of Delhi’s three private power discoms and ordered status quo, holding that the legality of DERC’s decision to appoint the constitutional auditor raises an arguable issue requiring judicial review.
The Supreme Court asked a petitioner to appear on June 29 and place on record his request for an FIR and independent investigation into alleged donation embezzlement at the Ram temple in Ayodhya. The plea seeks a CBI-led SIT probe into alleged irregularities.
The Supreme Court directed a petitioner challenging exclusion of individuals from West Bengal’s ration distribution system to approach the Calcutta High Court. The Bench observed that the issue involved a separate cause of action concerning welfare benefits and was better suited for High Court consideration.
The Supreme Court declined to entertain a petition by Himachal Pradesh judicial officer Arvind Malhotra seeking consideration of his name for High Court judge appointment. Malhotra alleged that junior officers were recommended by the Collegium while his candidature was not considered for elevation.
The Supreme Court ordered an expedited hearing of appeals concerning voter exclusions in West Bengal after the Special Intensive Revision process. During the hearing, the Court orally observed that a 75-year-old advocate omitted from the final voter list may be entitled to inclusion.
The Supreme Court allowed counting of votes in the Bar Council of Delhi elections to continue while hearing a plea alleging irregularities in the poll process. However, the Bench directed that no election results be declared without prior permission from the Court.
