[Malegaon Blast] “Neither She Is Present Nor Original Medical Certificate Produced”: NIA Court Issues Bailable Warrant Against BJP MP Pragya Thakur

The Special NIA Court on Monday issued a bailable warrant against BJP MP Pragya Singh Thakur for her repeated absence in Malegaon Blast Case of 2008 and rejected exemption application.“It was specifically directed that the accused no.1 to remain present on 11.03.2024 along with medical certificate, considering her last application. Despite of aforesaid directions neither she is present nor...

'Atrocious' : Supreme Court Frowns Upon Madras HC Judgment That Watching Child Porn In Private Isn't Offence

The Supreme Court on Monday (March 11), orally expressed disapproval of a recent Madras High Court judgment, which declared that downloading and viewing child pornography is not an offence."This is atrocious", Chief Justice of India orally remarked about the High Court's reasoning.The bench led by CJI DY Chandrachud comprising Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra heard the plea filed by...

IT Rules Amendment | Prima Facie No Case Made Out For Not Notifying Govt's Fact Check Unit: Bombay High Court Third Judge AS Chandurkar Opines

In a setback for the petitioners in the 2023 IT Rules Amendment Case, the third judge—Justice AS Chandurkar—opined that prima facie, no case was made out to direct the Union government to continue its statement and not notify the Fact Check Unit.Justice Chandurkar ruled that the balance of convenience favours the Union, considering the government's submission about not using the FCU to...

Supreme Court Posts TMC Leader Mahua Moitra's Challenge Against Lok Sabha Expulsion To May

The Supreme Court has posted the plea filed by Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Mahua Moitra challenging her expulsion from the Lok Sabha over allegations of unethical conduct to week commencing May 6, 2024.The Bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta passed the order today, considering that a counter-affidavit had been filed by respondent No.1 in terms of the previous order....

Supreme Court Grants Interim Protection To Aaj Tak's Sudhir Chaudhary In Jharkhand Police FIR Over Alleged Anti-Tribal Remarks

The Supreme Court on Monday (March 11) granted interim protection to Sudhir Chaudhary, Consulting Editor of Aaj Tak TV channel, in relation to an FIR registered by the Jharkhand Police over the alleged remarks made by him against the tribal community following the arrest of former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren.While issuing notice on the petition filed by Chaudhary returnable within...

'No Live Issue Existing' : Supreme Court Dismisses PIL To Declare Right To Vote As Fundamental Right

The Supreme Court on Monday (March 11) refused to entertain a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking the declaration of voting rights as part of fundamental rights. Chief Justice of India (CJI) highlighted the necessity for a live controversy to be present before the court, emphasizing the need for a "live lis" (legal dispute) to warrant jurisdiction under Article 32. Despite the...

Supreme Court Suspends Former TN Minister Ponmudi's Conviction & Sentence In DA Case

The Supreme Court today suspended the conviction and the 3-year sentence awarded to former Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister K Ponmudi in a disproportionate assets case."We direct that the appellant shall be enlarged on bail by the Special Court on appropriate terms and conditions," said the Bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan.The Bench directed that Ponmudi shall appear before...

Supreme Court Dismisses WB Govt's Challenge To HC Ordering CBI Probe Into Sandeshkhali Violence, Expunges HC's Remarks Against Police

In a significant decision, the Supreme Court on Monday (March 11) dismissed West Bengal government's plea against the Calcutta High Court's decision to transfer the probe into the attack against ED officials at Sandeshkhali to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).However, the apex court did agree to expunge the critical observations made by the high court regarding the conduct of the...

Supreme Court Extends Stay On Defamation Proceedings Against Arvind Kejriwal For Retweeting Dhruv Rathee's Video On BJP IT Cell

In a challenge to the defamation case lodged against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for retweeting a video by Youtuber Dhruv Rathee making certain allegations against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) IT Cell, the Supreme Court today extended the interim stay of trial proceedings against Kejriwal.The Bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta, on hearing a submission by the...

Supreme Court Refuses To Stay Acquittal Of GN Saibaba & 5 Others, Says HC Judgment Prima Facie Well Reasoned

The Supreme Court on Monday (March 11) refused to stay the judgment of the Bombay High Court, which acquitted Professor GN Saibaba and five others in a case under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act 1967 over alleged Maoist links.A bench of Justices BR Gavai and Sandeep Mehta, while hearing the special leave petition filed by the State of Maharashtra, made a prima facie observation that...

'Number 1 Bank In Country, We Expect You To Handle It': Supreme Court Slams SBI Over Non-Disclosure Of Electoral Bonds Details

In a stern rebuke to the State Bank of India (SBI), the Supreme Court on Monday (March 11) criticised the bank for its non-disclosure of electoral bonds details and put it on notice that contempt proceedings will be initiated if it fails to comply with the latest directions mandating disclosure by tomorrow, i.e., March 12.During the courtroom exchange, Chief Justice DY Chandrachud...

HC Erred In Setting Aside CM's Remarks Against IAS Officer's PAR : Supreme Court Allows Haryana Govt Appeal Against Ashok Khemka

The Supreme Court today allowed Haryana government's challenge to a Punjab and Haryana High Court order, which set aside Chief Minister ML Khattar's (Accepting Authority's) remarks and overall grade regarding senior IAS Officer Ashok Khemka's Performance Appraisal Report (PAR)."We are of the opinion that the learned Division Bench of the High Court erred in law", said the Bench of Justices...