The Supreme Court Today (July 24) raised strong concern over 288 pending gangsters trials in Delhi, with years of delay in starting evidence. It called for special fast-track courts and strict timelines to stop criminals from misusing the legal process.
A PIL filed in the Supreme Court Today (Dec 26) sought to scrap the TDS system calling it “arbitrary and irrational” and violative of various fundamental rights, including equality. The PIL challenged the tax deducted at source or TDS framework under the Income Tax Act, which mandates the deduction of tax at the time of payment by the payer and its deposit with the income tax department. The deducted amount is adjusted against the payee’s tax liability.
Justice Madan B Lokur in his recent article presents a critical examination of the Indian criminal justice system, emphasizing the notion that “the process is the punishment.” This phrase, originating from a 1979 book about American lower courts, was reiterated by the Chief Justice of India (CJI) in July 2022.