Today, On 9th April, DMK leader and Tamil Nadu minister V. Senthil Balaji told the Supreme Court that becoming a minister did not break any bail rules in his money laundering case. He said it is his right to hold a political post under Article 21 of the Constitution. Balaji also questioned why his bail was being challenged. He said the move seemed politically motivated.
Mumbai: Supreme Court Judge Abhay Oka has strongly criticized the Maharashtra government for not providing basic infrastructure to the judiciary. He pointed out that the situation in neighboring Karnataka is very different. Justice Oka, who was earlier a judge in the Bombay High Court and later the Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court before being elevated to the Supreme Court, made these remarks at the Ashok Desai Memorial Lecture.
Today, On 20th September, the Supreme Court criticized the poor implementation of the Witness Protection Scheme, emphasizing witnesses’ essential role in justice. Despite the 2018 scheme’s approval, witnesses face threats and coercion, compromising their safety and the integrity of legal outcomes. The court highlighted the critical need for stronger protections and enforcement measures.