Supreme Court Upholds Bail as Norm, Even in UAPA Cases

Supreme Court Upholds Bail as Norm, Even in UAPA Cases

Aug 13, 2024

The Supreme Court, in a recent judgment, has reaffirmed the innate principle that the ‘right to be let off on bail’ is much more cherished than the ‘right to remain in custody’ especially under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA). The Court recently

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Koli fishing community moves to the Bombay HC

Koli fishing community moves to the Bombay HC

Aug 13, 2024

The Koli fishing community has moved to the Bombay HC for compensation for the loss caused to them by the Mumbai Trans Harbour link, also known as the Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Atal Setu. Mari Aai Machimar Sahkari Sanstha Maryadit had filed the petition,

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Supreme Court Emphasizes Judicial Restraint After Controversial Remarks Expunged

Supreme Court Emphasizes Judicial Restraint After Controversial Remarks Expunged

Aug 8, 2024

Supreme Court has urged judges to exercise restraint and responsibility when making observations during court proceedings, especially when they are live streamed. The court’s observations came after expunging the “scandalous” and “unwarranted” remarks made by a single judge bench of the Punjab and

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The Maharashtra government was pulled up by the SC for not filing an affidavit

The Maharashtra government was pulled up by the SC for not filing an affidavit

Aug 7, 2024

The SC pulled up the Maharashtra government for not filing an affidavit regarding the details of the compensation to be given in a case, wherein the state had illegally occupied a person’s property and the person was rather allotted a notified land. The

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Supreme Court to Soon Decide on NCPCR’s Plea: WILL CHILD MARRIAGE LAW OVERRIDE MUSLIM PERSONAL LAW?

Supreme Court to Soon Decide on NCPCR’s Plea: WILL CHILD MARRIAGE LAW OVERRIDE MUSLIM PERSONAL LAW?

Aug 6, 2024

The Supreme Court has decided to fast-track a hearing on whether Muslim personal law permitting child marriages should take precedence over the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006. This decision has come at a time when different Courts of Appeal have made diverse

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SC Appoints Amicus Curiae to Address Delay in FSL Reports in NDPS Cases

SC Appoints Amicus Curiae to Address Delay in FSL Reports in NDPS Cases

Aug 5, 2024

The Supreme Court bench of Justices J.K. Maheshwari and Rajesh Bindal has appointed Senior Advocate Nikhil Goel as amicus curiae to examine why States fail to submit Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) reports along with the Challan within the stipulated time under the Narcotics

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SC has asked Punjab and Haryana to propose a neutral committee to negotiate with protesting farmers at the Shambhu border

SC has asked Punjab and Haryana to propose a neutral committee to negotiate with protesting farmers at the Shambhu border

Aug 2, 2024

The bench of justices Surya Kant and R Mahadevan emphasized the importance of building trust and confidence among farmers for the resolution of farmer’s grievances. Accordingly, SC on 2nd August postponed the hearing of the Shambhu blockade and gave Haryana and Punjab time

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Plea for the formation of SITs to inquire the Electoral Bonds dismissed by SC

Plea for the formation of SITs to inquire the Electoral Bonds dismissed by SC

Aug 2, 2024

The SC dismissed the petitions that sought to set up a special investigation team for the investigation of the alleged instances of the quid pro quo arrangements between the corporate and political parties through electoral donations. It was said by the court that

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Supreme Court Upholds Renaming of Aurangabad and Osmanabad; Dismisses Challenge Against Maharashtra Government’s Notifications

Supreme Court Upholds Renaming of Aurangabad and Osmanabad; Dismisses Challenge Against Maharashtra Government’s Notifications

Aug 2, 2024

The Supreme Court dismissed an SLP filed against the Bombay High Court order upholding the Maharashtra government’s notifications changing the names of Aurangabad and Osmanabad cities to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Dharashiv, respectively. The Bench of Justices Hrishikesh Roy and S.V.N Bhatti refused to

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Supreme Court Issues Notice on Bibhav Kumar’s Bail Plea in Swati Maliwal Assault Case

Supreme Court Issues Notice on Bibhav Kumar’s Bail Plea in Swati Maliwal Assault Case

Aug 2, 2024

The Supreme Court has issued a notice on a plea by Bibhav Kumar, a close aide of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, challenging the Delhi High Court’s denial of bail in the Swati Maliwal assault case. The order came from a bench comprising

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