Tag: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court, in a significant ruling, declined to stay the acquittal of former Delhi University professor GN Saibaba and five others, who were accused of having links with Maoists and charged under the stringent anti-terror law UAPA (Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act). This decision by the apex court comes after the Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court acquitted all six accused, citing a lack of evidence linking them to any terrorist activities.

In a significant development concerning the electoral bonds case, the State Bank of India (SBI) is set to seek an extension till June 30 for the full disclosure of electoral bonds details. The Supreme Court will convene on Monday to deliberate on SBI's plea, even as the central bank faces accusations of contempt in the same matter.

The State Bank of India (SBI) has appealed to the Supreme Court for an extension until June 30 to provide information regarding electoral bonds to the Election Commission. This request comes in the wake of the Supreme Court's landmark decision last month to invalidate the electoral bonds scheme and instruct SBI to furnish the information to the Election Commission by March 6.

In a significant development, the Supreme Court has allowed eight petitions challenging various aspects of India’s anti-terror law, the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), to be withdrawn. This decision enables the petitioners to approach the respective high courts for further legal recourse.

In a significant move aimed at tackling the prevalent "adjournment culture," the Supreme Court of India has introduced stringent guidelines governing the circumstances under which lawyers may seek adjournments in cases. These measures, outlined in a circular issued on Wednesday, mark a concerted effort to streamline court proceedings and enhance professionalism within the legal system.

In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has agreed to list Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia's curative plea challenging the dismissal of his bail in the case related to alleged irregularities in the now-scrapped Delhi excise policy for the year 2021-22. The decision came on Monday, following senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi's request for the listing of Sisodia's fresh plea.

In a significant development, the Supreme Court dismissed the plea filed by 10 convicts of the Bilkis Bano gangrape case, refusing to extend the deadline for surrender imposed on January 8. The convicts had sought additional time, citing various reasons such as family responsibilities, care for aged parents, winter crop harvesting, and health conditions.

The hijab controversy in Karnataka has become a battleground for political accusations, with former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai accusing the current CM, Siddaramaiah, of exploiting the issue to divert attention from the government's failures.

The Delhi High Court refrained from providing immediate relief to Mahua Moitra, an expelled Trinamool Congress (TMC) Member of Parliament, who sought to annul the directive compelling her to vacate her government residence by January 7. The court cited the pending plea challenging her expulsion from Parliament in the Supreme Court, stating that addressing her current petition could potentially interfere with the apex court's proceedings.

Amidst the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Masjid dispute in Mathura, the Supreme Court declined to halt the Allahabad High Court's authorization for a scientific survey of the Shahi Idgah complex on the disputed land. The contentious matter, centered around claims by Hindu groups asserting the mosque was erected on Lord Krishna's birthplace, has sparked fervent demands for an extensive survey, acknowledged by a local court last year.

The Supreme Court has deferred the plea filed by Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra against her expulsion as a Lok Sabha member in connection with alleged misconduct in a cash-for-query case. The adjournment until January 3 follows Moitra's expulsion on December 8 over charges related to unethical conduct and her purported direct involvement in the cash-for-query affair. Moitra, representing the Krishnanagar Lok Sabha seat in West Bengal, faced allegations stemming from her "direct involvement" in what was deemed as "unethical" behavior.

The Supreme Court of India, in response to a petition filed by the family of Nikhil Gupta, the individual accused by the United States of plotting to kill Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, advised them to seek relief from a Czech court regarding alleged violations of Gupta's religious and human rights during his detention in Prague. The court declined immediate intervention, setting a next hearing date for January 4, and directed the petitioner to furnish a copy to the government.

The Supreme Court intervenes in the dispute between Tamil Nadu Governor and Chief Minister over pending bills, urging resolution for the impasse delaying legislative processes.

Supreme Court dismisses plea to bar Pakistani artists in India, affirming cultural inclusivity. Upholding the Bombay High Court's decision, the apex court advocates for patriotism aligned with harmony and unity, emphasizing the transcendence of arts beyond national boundaries.