The Supreme Court will deliver its judgment on Friday in a suo motu case examining if probe agencies can summon advocates for offering legal opinions or representing clients under investigation. The verdict follows concerns over the ED “crossing all limits” by calling lawyers for questioning.
The Supreme Court of India acquitted a school manager accused of provoking a student’s suicide through scolding, stating no direct link existed between the scolding and the tragedy. The court emphasized that scolding is common and shouldn’t automatically determine legal responsibility for suicide, acknowledging the unpredictability of individual mental responses.
An acid attack survivor, Pragya Prasun, won a Supreme Court ruling affirming digital access as a fundamental right under Article 21 after being denied a bank account due to her inability to blink. This landmark decision emphasizes the need for inclusive digital services and addresses the challenges faced by disabled individuals in accessing essential services.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin honored Supreme Court lawyers for their role in a significant case regarding the Governor’s approval of state Bills. He praised their efforts, emphasizing the verdict as a victory for democracy and cooperative federalism. Stalin announced plans for a panel to study Centre-State relations following the judgment’s impact.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee urged protesting teachers to return to their schools, assuring them their jobs and salaries are secure despite recent Supreme Court rulings voiding over 26,000 appointments due to irregularities. She promised to file a review petition and warned against external provocations amidst ongoing protests for justice.
During a ceremony, CJI DY Chandrachud suggested that astrological factors could influence case outcomes, recalling a personal experience with a sugar factory dispute. He expressed gratitude to the judiciary and reflected on his journey, including overseeing the Ayodhya dispute, which concluded with a historic verdict allowing Ram Temple construction while allocating land for a mosque.
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