SUPREME COURT REITERATES ‘BAIL IS THE RULE’ PRINCIPLE
Why in the News? Strong remarks: The Supreme Court criticised denial of bail merely to give accused a “taste of imprisonment as a lesson,” emphasizing the need for ex post […]
Supreme Court Expands Victim Definition In Criminal Revisions
Why in the News? The Supreme Court ruled that legal heirs of a deceased victim can continue criminal revision proceedings, broadening the interpretation of “victim” under CrPC, strengthening victim participation, […]
Supreme Court Flags Questionable Judicial Orders Before Retirement
Why in the News? The Supreme Court cautioned judicial officers against passing dubious or contentious orders just before retirement, observing that such actions may attract disciplinary scrutiny if they appear […]
LS Speaker Initiates Removal Process of HC Judge
Why in the News ? Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla admitted a removal motion against Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court, constituting a three-member inquiry committee to probe […]
Himachal HC Declares Encroachment Law Unconstitutional
Why in the News ? The Himachal High Court struck down Section 163-A of the HP Land Revenue Act, 1954, calling it unconstitutional for enabling the regularisation of encroachments. The […]
Court Affirms Fundamental Rights of Undertrials
Why in the News? A Delhi court ruled that undertrials retain their fundamental rights, granting former AAP MLA Naresh Balyan weekly e-mulakat and phone call access despite his custody under […]
Supreme Court Reviews Timelines for Governor Assent
Why in the News? The Supreme Court has issued notices to the Union and all States over a Presidential reference on whether governors and the President must act within specified […]