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Why in the news? The Supreme Court discharged a bank manager accused of abetment to suicide, emphasizing the need for proper evidence and caution in framing charges under Section 306 IPC. Key Supreme Court Observations The Supreme Court emphasized sensitizing investigative agencies and courts on abetment of suicide cases under Section 306 IPC. A Bench …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court has proposed establishing new Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) benches in Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh to address the rising backlog of defence-related cases, ensuring timely justice for military personnel in these underserved regions. Expansion of Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT): The Supreme Court has proposed establishing new AFT …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court reaffirmed trial courts’ authority to summon individuals as accused under Section 319 of CrPC, even after police closure reports, highlighting courts’ independence in assessing evidence during criminal trials. Supreme Court Ruling Highlights: The Supreme Court ruled that a clean chit or closure report filed by the police does …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court’s recent report on overcrowding in India’s prisons suggests electronic monitoring as a solution. However, concerns about privacy, social stigma, and human rights violations are being debated, with both advantages and challenges highlighted. The Case for Electronic Monitoring: Overcrowded Prisons: As of December 2022, India’s prisons were over 131% …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court case on the Places of Worship Act, pending for four years, highlights debates over religious harmony and property claims, while local court interventions in related cases intensify scrutiny and controversies across India. Overview of the Places of Worship Act Case: The Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991, …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court emphasised the constitutional requirement to inform detainees of arrest reasons, upholding Article 22(1) rights. This decision came while quashing an arrest in Maharashtra, highlighting the importance of transparency and procedural fairness in detentions. Supreme Court: Right to Know Arrest Grounds is Inviolable The Supreme Court emphasised that detainees …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court ruled that courts must avoid imposing impractical conditions when suspending fines, emphasising that unreasonable requirements could obstruct an individual’s right to appeal and violate constitutional protections of personal liberty. Impractical Conditions for Suspension: The Supreme Court emphasised that courts must avoid imposing impractical conditions when suspending sentences involving …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Justice Sanjiv Khanna will become India’s 51st Chief Justice on November 11, succeeding CJI DY Chandrachud. Known for landmark rulings, his term extends until May 13, 2025. Justice Sanjiv Khanna Appointed as Chief Justice of India: Justice Sanjiv Khanna has been appointed as the next Chief Justice of India, with his …
Read MoreWhy in the news? A Supreme Court bench, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, raised concerns over Karnataka High Court Justice V Srishananda’s inappropriate comments, including calling a Bengaluru locality “mini Pakistan.” Justice Srishananda apologised, and the SC refrained from further action, showing how even minor SC interventions send a strong message to judges. About …
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