The Supreme Court Today (Feb 28) criticized the Chhattisgarh Police for misusing UAPA to nullify its previous order protecting an accused from arrest. The Court granted him bail and warned of contempt action.
The Supreme Court today (20th Dec) upheld the Allahabad High Court’s 2016 ruling, barring the Noida Toll Bridge Company from collecting tolls on the DND flyway, citing sufficient recovery of costs. The delegation of toll collection was deemed unjust, with the Court criticizing financial practices and excessive toll collection since the road’s inception in 2001.
The Supreme Court annulled the marriage between Juhi and Pradip Poria, stating a non-Dalit woman cannot gain SC status through marriage, but their children can. The court mandated the father to obtain SC certificates for the children and provide financial support, while emphasizing the importance of maintaining their relationship with him.
The Supreme Court, On Friday (6th Dec) in rejecting a PIL aimed at preventing active political party members from contesting bar body elections, emphasized that diverse ideologies must conform to the Constitution. The court stated no law bars such candidacy and highlighted individual freedom and responsibilities in professional roles, allowing the petitioner to withdraw the plea.
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The Supreme Court on Wednesday (27th Nov) directed Ashish Mishra to submit an affidavit addressing allegations of witness intimidation in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case. Mishra, accused of killing farmers during a 2021 protest, denied the charges, with the Court noting photographic evidence. The trial, closely monitored by the Supreme Court, is ongoing.
The Supreme Court on Friday(8th Nov) has requested responses from the Karnataka Government and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar regarding a CBI petition contesting the state’s withdrawal of consent for a corruption investigation against Shivakumar. The case follows a High Court dismissal of earlier appeals from both the CBI and BJP leader Yatnal.
The Supreme Court criticized the Karnataka government’s repeated oversights in legal representation during a criminal case. Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan expressed frustration over inaccurate instructions and indicated they may summon the Chief Secretary if proper assistance is not provided. The case pertains to interim bail amidst charges of organized crime.
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The Supreme Court today (25th Oct) granted bail to businessman Amandeep Singh Dhall in a corruption case linked to an excise policy scam. The judges noted the CBI still needs to examine around 300 witnesses, and the trial has not started, highlighting Dhall’s year-long custody compared to other defendants granted bail.