The Supreme Court emphasized that liberty in India’s Constitution is not a privilege granted by the State but its foremost responsibility. This came while hearing a passport renewal plea of a coal block convict facing UAPA charges.
Today, On 15th October, In the INX Media case, the Delhi High Court has relaxed foreign travel restrictions on Congress MP Karti Chidambaram. He had earlier been granted bail but was required to seek the trial court’s permission before travelling abroad.
The Allahabad High Court granted relief to BBC journalist Mohammad Seraj Ali, who was denied a passport NOC for reporting on a mosque demolition. His article was published while he was working with the news portal, The Wire.
NEW DELHI: Today, 1st April, The Supreme Court of India has refused to return the passports of popular YouTubers Ranveer Allahbadia and Ashish Chanchlani. Both are being investigated over remarks made on the stand-up comedy show ‘India’s Got Latent’, particularly regarding sex and parents, which sparked controversy.
NEW DELHI: Today, 7th March, The Supreme Court of India has granted interim bail to Uttar Pradesh MLA Abbas Ansari in a case filed under the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986. The Court, while allowing the bail, imposed strict conditions on his movements and public statements.
Today(on 23rd April), the Bombay High Court ruled that public sector banks do not have the authority to issue Look Out Circulars (LOCs) against citizens and foreigners based on the Central government’s office memoranda. The decision stemmed from petitions challenging LOCs for debtors wanting to travel abroad. The court quashed all LOCs issued at the banks’ request.
