The Guardian For One And All Or The Judiciary Is The Sentinel Qui Vive

While hearing the Arnab Goswami's Case in court, Hon'ble Justice D.Y. Chandrachud remarked: "If we don't interfere in this case today, we will walk on path of destruction. If left to me I won't watch the channel and you may differ in ideology but Constitutional courts will have to protect such freedoms..." "Forget Arnab Goswami for a moment, we are a Constitutional court.... If we as a Constitutional Court do not lay down law and protect liberty, then who will?" The Indian...

Remembering Mr. Law – A Tribute to MC Setalvad

In a discussion over the greatest lawyers India has produced, the name of Motilal C. Setalvad cannot be left out. The stature and brilliance of this man, is evident from the title 'Mr. Law' as he was popularly called. Today, marks the 135th birth anniversary of Shri Setalvad and this post tries to pay a tribute to him by highlighting the significant events of his life and legal career. At the outset, I wish to apologise if this post is underinclusive and leaves out some vital aspects about...

"No Household Has Been Left Untouched": Delhi High Court Expresses Concern Over Rise In Covid-19 Cases; Seeks ATR

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday expressed concern over a sharp spike in Covid-19 cases in the capital city and remarked that the Delhi Government has remained "oblivious" to the ground reality and has thrown all caution to the winds. A Bench of Justice Hima Kohli and Justice Subramonium Prasad rapped the Government for continuously relaxing norms for movement of people even when...

'Kunal Kamra's Tweets Scandalise Supreme Court': Lawyer Seeks Initiation Of Contempt Of Court Against Comedian

A lawyer has written to Mr. KK Venugopal, Attorney General of India seeking consent for initiation of contempt proceedings against stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra.Kamra had made a series of tweets regarding the Supreme Court and initiation of contempt against him has been sought for 4 of his tweets posted in the wake of the Supreme Court granting interim bail to Arnab Goswami.Advocate...

Kerala Journalist Siddique Kappan's Arrest Mentioned In Supreme Court During Arnab Goswami Case Hearing

The arrest and custody of Kerala journalist Siddiqque Kappan, who is under custody since October 5 since his arrest by the Uttar Pradesh police while he was on his way to report the Hathras rape case, was mentioned in the Supreme Court on Wednesday during the hearing of the Arnab Goswami's case.Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal, who was representing the State of Maharashtra, mentioned Kappan's...

Breaking: Supreme Court Orders Release Of Arnab Goswami From Jail; Says 'Personal Liberty Must Be Upheld'

The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted interim bail to Republic TV anchor Arnab Goswami,who was arrested on November 4 and has been under judicial custody since then in a criminal case relating to abetment to suicide of interior designer Anvay Naik in 2018.The top court also allowed the interim release of the co-accused Neetish Sarda and Firoze Mohammed Sheikh in the case.After a marathon...

"Will Chief Minister Be Arrested If A Person Names Him In Suicide Note For Not Paying Salary?" Salve Argues For Arnab Goswami

Senior Advocate Harish Salve vociferously told the court today that the case against Arnab Goswami did not stand the test of basic ingredients required to establish an offence of Abetment to Suicide under Section 306 IPC."Last month a man in Maharashtra committed suicide saying the Chief Minister failed to pay salary? What you do? Arrest the Chief Minister?" Salve said.Mr. Salve is...

Arnab Goswami Case : 'If This Court Does Not Interfere Today, We Are Travelling On Path Of Destruction', Says Justice Chandrachud

A vacation bench comprising Justices D Y Chandrachud and Indira Banerjee of the Supreme Court is currently hearing the petition filed by Republic TV anchor Arnab Goswami challenging the November 9 order of the Bombay High Court which denied him interim bail in the Anvay Naik abetment to suicide case.During the hearing, Justice Chandrachud, wondering if the offence of abetment to suicide can...

[Breaking] "If State Govts Targets Individual They Must Realise That SC is Here To Protect Them": Supreme Court Grants Interim Bail To Arnab Goswami

A division bench of Justices D Y Chandrachud & Indira Banerjee will hear at 10.30 AM the petitions filed by #ArnabGoswami & co-accused Neetish Sarda & Parveen Rajesh Singh against the Bombay High Court's denial of interim...

Priya Ramani Concocted A Fictitious Story Against Akbar And Published It Without Due Care and Caution: Geeta Luthra Argues

Before the court of Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Vishal Pahuja, Senior Advocate Geeta Luthra commenced her rejoinder arguments today on behalf of MJ Akbar in his criminal defamation case against journalist Priya Ramani. While addressing the court, Ms Luthra submitted that Priya Ramani concocted a fictitious story against MJ Akbar, and then published it on Twitter without...

[Breaking] Supreme Court Bench Headed By Justice Chandrachud To Hear Arnab Goswami's Plea Against Bombay HC Order Tomorrow [Read Petition]

The Supreme Court will hear tomorrow the special leave petition filed by Republic TV anchor Arnab Goswami challenging the November 9 order of the Bombay High Court refusing him interim bail in the 2018 abetment to suicide case.A vacation bench of Justices D Y Chandrachud and Indira Banerjee will consider the petition of Goswami, who has been under custody since November 4 in the case. The...

'His Tirades Going Unabated' : Madras High Court Directs Blocking Of Ex-HC Judge Karnan's Videos With Obscene Allegations Against Judges & Their Families [Read Order]

The Madras High Court on Tuesday slammed C S Karnan, former High Court judge, for uploading videos with obscene, derogatory and defamatory statements against former and sitting judges of the Supreme Court and High Court and also for passing rape threats and sexually coloured remarks against wives of judges, women lawyers and female court staff.A division bench comprising Justices...