Today, On 10th September, The Supreme Court directed States and Union Territories to promptly inform convicts of remission decisions and their right to appeal. It urged the National Legal Services Authority to provide prompt legal assistance for challenging rejection orders. The Court emphasized efficient case disposal, granting bail, and relaxing bail conditions for undertrial prisoners.
The Supreme Court has summoned chief secretaries of 18 states and Union Territories for failing to implement the Second National Judicial Pay Commission’s recommendations. Despite multiple orders, the states have not achieved full compliance. The court is determined to enforce adherence, requiring personal appearances to prompt the submission of necessary affidavits.
Today, On 13th July, The Supreme Court questioned the retroactive application of Section 479 of the BNSS, allowing bail for first-time undertrials. This provision, addressing prison overcrowding, provides a more lenient option for release after serving one-third of the maximum sentence. The Court instructed the Central government to clarify this and emphasized the urgency of addressing prison conditions nationwide.
The Supreme Court directed all states to complete migrant laborer verification for ration cards within four weeks, warning of consequences for non-compliance. Only Bihar and Telangana completed 100% verification. The court also criticized delays in distributing rations and instructed the Centre to release food grains to compliant states. Previously, the court instructed ration card issuance within two months for registered laborers.
Today, On 11th July, The Chief Justice of India directed the Union Health Ministry to address the increasing number of student suicides. The Supreme Court has given the Centre four weeks to respond to a PIL on suicide prevention. The petition urges the implementation of measures to curb the rising trend of suicides among students, citing concerns over the failure to provide a healthy social environment.
The Supreme Court of India sternly rebuked State governments and Union Territories for their passive approach towards overcrowded prisons, emphasizing the need for immediate action. The Court highlighted the fundamental rights implications of prison overcrowding and urged for expeditious measures, emphasizing the significance of prison reforms and the government’s responsibility. Specific states were called out for their lackadaisical approach and demanded to comply with directives for urgent improvement. The case, “In Re: Inhuman Conditions in 1382 Prisons,” continues to address these critical concerns, with a scheduled review on July 11.
Today, On 28th May, The Delhi High Court rejected the plea of former PFI chairman E. Abubacker for release under the UAPA on medical grounds. He was arrested in 2022 as part of a crackdown on PFI. The Court upheld his detention, citing the alleged criminal conspiracy by PFI and its affiliates in terrorist activities across India.
The Supreme Court of India reaffirmed the abrogation of Article 370, dismissing all review petitions. The ruling validates the central government’s action and solidifies Jammu and Kashmir’s integration into the Indian Union. The decision has far-reaching implications and signifies a crucial development in India’s constitutional and political landscape.
States’ Response is Deadline Set In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India, on January 12, 2024, expressed its dissatisfaction with certain state governments for not submitting their affidavits and responses regarding the district-wise identification of minorities. This issue arose during the hearing of a series of public interest litigation (PIL) petitions that sought […]
Supreme Court’s Intense Deliberations on Article 370 Abrogation Enter Day 7 In a pivotal session marked by fervent arguments, the Supreme Court, presided over by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, continued its examination of the abrogation of Article 370. Senior Advocates Dushyant Dave, Shekhar Naphade, and Dinesh Dwivedi presented their cases, each shedding light […]