The Supreme Court of India criticized a Magistrate’s issuance of bailable warrants against Alisha Berry in a domestic violence case filed by her mother-in-law under the D.V. Act. The Court deemed the warrants unnecessary and agreed to transfer the case from Delhi to Ludhiana, highlighting the quasi-criminal nature of D.V. proceedings.
The Supreme Court has dismissed Mahant Surendra Nath Avdhoot’s appeal regarding false testimony connected to the Kalkaji Temple administration case. Chief Justice Sanjeev Khanna condemned false testimony as a serious crime, contradicting earlier bench views. Additionally, the Delhi High Court is addressing management and safety issues at the temple following a tragic incident.
Today, On 6th January, The Supreme Court has scheduled the hearing of Sajjan Kumar’s appeal in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case for July. The court clarified that if the final hearing faces delays, it will consider suspending his sentence. Kumar, a former Congress leader, was convicted in 2018 for his role in the riots. The case remains one of the most significant legal battles linked to the tragic events of 1984.
Dr. Mohankumar, accused of money laundering related to securing a medical seat for a public servant’s daughter, had his discharge application rejected by the Karnataka High Court. The court emphasized that evidence collected warranted proceeding with the trial, finding unexplained cash deposits raised significant suspicions. The case will continue.
The Supreme Court ruled that gifts under Mohammedan law do not need to be registered to be valid. It stated that an unregistered gift deed is valid as long as the basic conditions of a gift are fulfilled. This decision upholds the unique rules of Mohammedan law regarding gifts. The court emphasized the value of traditional practices over formal paperwork.
The Delhi High Court has scheduled a hearing on December 19 for MP Raghav Chadha’s appeal against the cancellation of his official bungalow allotment. The court allowed amendments to his petition and questioned the urgency of the trial court’s vacated stay order on his eviction, which he aims to reinstate.
The Supreme Court Yesterday (Dec 13) expressed its strong disapproval at a trial court’s failure to frame charges and commence trial in a case of attempt to murder dating back to 2016. A Bench of Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra granted bail to a man in custody since April 2017 in a case registered by Maharashtra Police in December 2016.
Senior Advocate Karuna Nundy will now represent the parents of the rape victim from R.G. Kar Medical College in Kolkata, succeeding Vrinda Grover. The case, highlighting serious safety and justice issues, is under significant public scrutiny. Nundy aims to ensure accountability and fair trial as the investigation progresses under the CBI.
Senior advocate Vrinda Grover has stepped down from representing the family of the R.G. Kar Medical College rape-murder victim due to unforeseen circumstances. Her legal team provided pro bono support since September 2024 in various courts. The case, involving the tragic death of a trainee doctor, is now under CBI investigation.
The Supreme Court of India on Friday (6th Dec) has requested the CBI to respond within four weeks to British national Christian Michel’s bail plea related to the AgustaWestland chopper scam. Michel, extradited in December 2018, has been in custody since after previous bail applications were denied. The case involves significant corruption allegations linked to VVIP helicopter contracts.
