The Supreme Court has clarified rules surrounding arrests under Section 35(6) of the BNSS (Bail Notification and Surety System), emphasizing that such arrests must be based on new evidence not previously considered when issuing a Section 35(3) notice. Understanding the Ruling The Court affirmed that issuing a notice under Section 35(3) of the BNSS is … Read more
The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to hear a challenge to the practice of ‘VIP Darshan’ at the Shri Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain, stating the matter is not within the Court’s purview. The petitioner, Darpan Awasthi, subsequently withdrew the petition with the option to submit a representation to relevant authorities. Supreme Court Cites Separation of … Read more
The Supreme Court is now overseeing an investigation into alleged bank fraud involving the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group and its promoter, Anil Ambani. On Friday, the court directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) to submit status reports on their ongoing investigation, to be filed in a sealed cover. … Read more
The Supreme Court today refused to hear a plea from YouTuber and Journalist Shankar @Savukku Shankar requesting the unsealing of his Chennai office and the return of devices seized by Tamil Nadu Police. The devices were seized during an investigation into allegations of assault and extortion involving a film producer. Supreme Court Decision Justices Dipankar … Read more
Supreme Court Signals Potential Shift in Transgender Rights and Athletics: What’s Next? The Supreme Court’s recent arguments regarding transgender athletes’ participation in school sports signal a potentially significant setback for transgender rights, building on a pattern of rulings over the past year. The case, involving bans in Idaho and West Virginia, isn’t just about sports; … Read more
The Supreme Court has temporarily halted a Madhya Pradesh High Court order that reinstated a judicial officer who was previously terminated for alleged misconduct on a train in 2018. The officer, a Civil Judge (Class-II), was accused of disruptive behavior, including flashing a woman passenger and urinating in a train compartment. Background The case stems … Read more
The Supreme Court has temporarily halted the declaration of results for elections held by the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) following allegations of irregularities. The court’s decision came in response to a petition alleging fraud and manipulation of the electoral roll. Election Process Under Scrutiny Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta, and NV Anjaria issued … Read more
The Vanishing Center: A New Era of Political Journalism The passing of Lou Cannon, as eloquently noted by George Skelton, isn’t just the loss of a Reagan biographer; it’s a stark reminder of a fading ideal in political journalism: unwavering nonpartisanship. In an age of increasingly polarized media and “opinionated” commentary masquerading as news, Cannon’s … Read more
New Delhi – The Supreme Court of India has ruled that pending criminal proceedings alone cannot justify an indefinite denial of passport renewal, particularly when courts overseeing those proceedings have granted permission for renewal while maintaining control over potential foreign travel. The decision came in the case of businessman Mahesh Kumar Agarwal, whose passport renewal … Read more
The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to hear a petition from Gurudath Shetty, a resident of Bengaluru, seeking to quash a First Information Report (FIR) filed by Gujarat Police. The FIR relates to a social media post allegedly targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Supreme Court Decision A Bench consisting of Chief Justice of India Surya … Read more