The Supreme Court today granted bail to Member of Legislative Assembly Abbas Ansari in a money laundering case while asking him to move the Allahabad High Court for anticipatory bail in the Gangster Act case. A Bench comprising Justice MM Sundresh and Justice Pankaj Mithal granted bail to him in a money laundering case registered…
The National Green Tribunal’s (NGT) Principal Bench has dismissed an application filed by Naresh Kadyan and another applicant citing various environmental and animal welfare laws and sought action against the Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying, and Fisheries, among others. However, the NGT found the application, listing the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, the Prevention…
Delhi Rouse Avenue Court on Friday granted bail to senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Satyender Jain in the money laundering case filed against him by the Enforcement Directorate. The AAP leader has been behind the bars since May 2022 when he was arrested by the investigation agency. Special Judge Vishal Gogne of the Rouse…
The Supreme Court on Friday, while issuing various guidelines for the prevention of child marriages, refrained from passing judgment on whether the Prevention of Child Marriage Act, 2006 overrode personal laws that granted sanction to such marriages. The Bench of Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice Manoj Misra noted that…
The Supreme Court closed the proceedings in a Habeas Corpus petition filed by a father alleging that two of his daughters had been brainwashed to reside at spiritual guru Jaggi Vasudev’s (Sadhguru) Isha Yoga Centre in Coimbatore. A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud with Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice Manoj Misra…
The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a petition that sought the establishment of an autonomous body to regulate the content available on over-the-top (OTT) and other platforms in India. The Bench of Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justice JB Pardiwala, and Justice Manoj Misra dismissed the PIL on the grounds that this…
By Annunthra Rangan India’s national security concerns in its immediate neighbourhood focus primarily on the People’s Republic of China and Pakistan. China’s growing global influence, driven by its large economy and substantial military, has raised concerns in India. In addition to its significant military presence, China uses subtle methods to shape foreign policies and narratives…
By Sujit Bhar Sometimes, the sheer incompetence of many of India’s police forces shows up in their arrogance. The lack of understanding of the law, accompanied by their desire to threaten and subdue an unsuspecting person, creates horrific stories. When arrogance accompanies these cravings, verbal and physical abuse at police stations happens. The police, answerable…
By Vikram Kilpady What is served and what is not in one of the Supreme Court compound’s six canteens during the opening days of the ongoing Navratri festival kicked up a row over dietary choices among advocates. The apex court is the last domain for those seeking justice, and a canteen in its premises became…
The Supreme Court today recalled its 2022 judgment that struck down certain provisions of the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Amendment Act, 1988 and invalidated all prosecution carried out under the Act before its amendment in 2016. The Bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud, Justice PS Narasimha and Justice Manoj Misra allowed the review…