Another Bombay High Court judge has stepped back from hearing HDFC Bank CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan’s plea to cancel an FIR in a Rs 2.05 crore bribery case. This is the fourth judge to recuse, delaying the case further.
Sanjay Roy was convicted by the Sealdah court for the rape and murder of a female doctor, with Judge Anirban Das presiding over the brief session. Despite claiming innocence and insisting a Rudraksha necklace proved it, evidence from the CBI pointed to his guilt. Sentencing is set for January 22, 2025.
Chief Justice DY Chandrachud’s farewell ceremony highlighted his transformative legacy, emphasizing his judicial reforms and embrace of technology. His tenure, marked by progressive rulings on civil liberties like same-sex marriage and privacy, left a significant impact on Indian jurisprudence. Legal peers lauded his approach, while some noted missed opportunities on critical issues.
The Supreme Court dismissed a Special Leave Petition with a cost of Rs. 25,000/- wherein the Petitioner, All India EPF Staff Federation suppressed the filling of an application before the Delhi High Court and the order passed therein. The Court remarked that it is not able to trust the lawyers and that it is frequently coming across cases where facts are suppressed.
Justice Dipankar Datta Today (April 26th) emphasized democracy’s essence as building harmony and trust through open dialogue, transparency, and active participation. He supported the existing electoral system, advocating for a balanced perspective and evidence-based approaches to improvements. The Supreme Court’s verdict included directions for the Election Commission regarding EVM verification and sealing symbol loading units.
The Hindu party today has filed a petition to halt access to the terrace of ‘Vyas Ji Ka Tehkhana’ in the Gyanvapi mosque complex in Varanasi due to safety concerns. This comes after a recent ruling granting permission for Hindu rituals in the complex’s southern cellar, leading to ongoing legal and religious tensions.