Today, On 4th December, The Bombay High Court granted bail to Delhi University professor Hany Babu, arrested in 2018 for his alleged role in the Bhima Koregaon violence case. The prosecution has sought a stay to appeal the decision in the Supreme Court.
New Delhi: Today, 27th March, The Supreme Court has adjourned the hearing on the bail plea of advocate Surendra Gadling and activist Jyoti Jagtap, both arrested in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case, by two weeks. A bench of Justices M M Sundresh and Rajesh Bindal also postponed the hearing on the National Investigation Agency’s (NIA) petition challenging the bail granted to activist Mahesh Raut.
Today, On 20th January, The Supreme Court stated that individuals like Tahir Hussain should be disqualified from contesting elections. This comment came during a hearing of Hussain’s plea. The Court emphasized the importance of ensuring that persons with certain backgrounds are prevented from entering the political arena. The statement raises concerns about eligibility and public accountability in politics.
Justice Bela M. Trivedi, born on June 10, 1960, has served as a judge since 1995, assuming her current role on August 31, 2021. With 79 authored judgments, she is noted for her impactful decisions, including significant cases on sexual assault definitions and affirmative action within reserved categories. She retires on May 9, 2025.
