In a landmark decision reinforcing the importance of constitutional rights and judicial fairness, the Supreme Court has granted bail to two alleged members of the banned terrorist organisation Indian Mujahideen who had remained behind bars for nearly 12 years while awaiting the completion of their trial. The court observed that prolonged incarceration without the conclusion...
The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to grant an urgent hearing on a petition seeking immediate judicial intervention against the alleged police action on student protesters participating in the Citizens’ Justice Platform (CJP) demonstration at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. The bench advised the petitioners to follow the regular judicial process instead of seeking an...
The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to entertain a petition seeking legal action against social media influencer Nazia Elahi Khan, observing that the petitioner had alternative legal remedies available under the law. The apex court declined to intervene directly in the matter and advised the petitioner to approach the appropriate legal forum before seeking the...
The Kerala government has clarified that it does not intend to enter into any confrontation with the High Court but believes that greater operational freedom is necessary for the administration to function effectively. Devaswom Minister stated that the government respects the judiciary and its constitutional role while emphasising the need for adequate space for executive...
In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court has stayed the operation of a Madras High Court order that imposed restrictions related to cow slaughter in Tamil Nadu. The interim order offers substantial relief to the Tamil Nadu government and paves the way for a detailed examination of the legal and constitutional issues raised in...
In a major administrative initiative aimed at reducing judicial delays, Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant has constituted four special benches of the Supreme Court to exclusively hear and dispose of the court’s oldest pending cases. The move reflects a renewed commitment by the country’s highest judicial institution to address the long-standing backlog and...
In a significant judgment reinforcing the importance of freedom of expression in the digital era, the Supreme Court directed the restoration of the X (formerly Twitter) account of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), holding that the suspension of the account lacked adequate legal justification. The ruling is being viewed as an important precedent for online...
In a landmark judgment strengthening the independence of the legal profession, the Supreme Court has ruled that banking associations cannot effectively blacklist advocates by placing their names on internal “caution lists” circulated among member banks. The verdict is expected to have significant implications for the relationship between financial institutions and legal professionals, reaffirming that disciplinary...
The Gujarat High Court is scheduled to pronounce its much-awaited judgment in the 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts case on Tuesday, bringing one of India’s longest-running and most significant terrorism-related legal proceedings closer to its conclusion. The verdict is expected to mark a major milestone in a case that has remained at the center of India’s...
The Bombay High Court has raised significant questions over the legality of an externment order issued against an individual accused of shouting slogans against Union Home Minister Amit Shah. During the hearing, the court expressed concern over whether such allegations alone could legally justify the drastic administrative measure of externment, emphasizing the need for authorities...