Today, On 3rd July, The Karnataka High Court instructed the Centre to determine if Power TV can resume broadcasting, after a single judge’s interim order halted its broadcasts due to an expired licence. The court set a six-week deadline for the decision and mandated the Union government to allow Power TV to present its case. The Division Bench declined to lift the stay on broadcasts until the controversy is resolved.
The Supreme Court is set to address 400+ writ petitions on May 1st, challenging penal provisions under five laws. The laws under scrutiny include GST, Customs Act, Companies Act, Black Money Act, and FCRA. Additionally, a bench will address the validity of provisions under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. Various pleas question the constitutionality and procedures of these laws.
The Supreme Court’s recent ruling emphasized that an elder sister must obtain a court order for guardianship, rejecting a habeas corpus petition. Justices clarified that an elder sister does not have automatic guardianship rights over her younger sibling and must seek it through proper legal channels. The case underscores the importance of adhering to formal legal procedures in family matters.
