“Sanctioned by the US, Ousted by the ICC: Karim Khan’s Fall From Power”
Karim Khan was the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) third chief prosecutor. He was elected in 2021. Now he has been removed from his job. Members of the court voted 82 in favor of removing him. This came after allegations that he sexually misbehaved. The court’s oversight body looked into the matter. In June, they said […]
“A 1926 Wakf, a Pakistani Heir, and a 2023 Record Wipeout — Bombay HC’s Verdict”
The Bombay High Court has ruled that the Custodian of Enemy Property cannot, on its own, declare a property to be “enemy property” or order changes to revenue records. Before doing this, the Custodian must conduct the inquiry required by law and give the affected persons a chance to be heard. Court’s Main Ruling: A […]
‘Whatever’s on WhatsApp Is Being Treated as Knowledge’: SC’s Sharp Remark While Cancelling Sonam’s Bail”
The Supreme Court on Thursday cancelled the bail granted to Sonam Raghuvanshi, the main accused in the alleged conspiracy to murder her husband, Raja Raghuvanshi, during their honeymoon in Meghalaya. A Bench of Justices MM Sundresh and PB Varale allowed the Meghalaya government’s appeal against the High Court’s order that had upheld her bail. Bail […]
“Peaceful Protest Is a Constitutional Right”: Bombay Bar Association Slams Police Action
The Bombay Bar Association (BBA), one of the country’s oldest bar associations, has strongly criticised the Mumbai Police for its action against students and others who had gathered to peacefully protest over issues relating to the future of education. Lawyers associated with the BBA have also questioned whether the prohibitory orders imposed across Mumbai are […]
“Don’t Waste Our Time, Don’t Waste Your Time”: CJI Refuses Urgent Hearing on Plea Over Student Protest Police Action
The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to urgently hear a petition relating to the alleged police action against student protesters in Delhi. Chief Justice of India Surya Kant made it clear at the beginning that the Court was not willing to grant an urgent hearing. What the Protest Was About: The petition was filed in […]
Can a Pending Criminal Case Stop You From Becoming a Lawyer? SC Questions BCI
The Supreme Court made sharp oral remarks against the Bar Council of India (BCI) while hearing a case on whether law graduates facing pending criminal cases can be denied enrolment as advocates. The Court questioned whether the Advocates Act allows such a restriction. Court Questions BCI: A Bench of Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta and […]
‘Some States Give Everything, Some Nothing’: Supreme Court Orders Uniform Benefits for Retired Judges
The Supreme Court has directed the Central Government to set up a committee to frame uniform guidelines for post-retirement facilities for retired Chief Justices and High Court judges across the country, observing that such benefits currently differ widely from one State to another. Committee in Two Weeks: A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya […]
Can an Accused Escape Trial by Remaining Absconding Until a Witness Dies? Supreme Court Answers
In a significant judgment the Supreme Court has held that an accused person cannot benefit by deliberately avoiding the criminal justice system. A Bench of Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice Vipul M. Pancholi ruled that if a witness dies after giving evidence during the trial of the co-accused, that testimony can be used in the […]
Advocate Assault Case: ‘Attempt to Murder Should Have Been in FIR,’ SC Pulls Up Delhi Police
The Supreme Court on Thursday strongly criticised the Delhi Police over its handling of the alleged assault on Advocate Pankaj Sharma, a lawyer practising before the Court. A Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V. Mohan said that, based on the nature of Sharma’s injuries, the FIR […]
Child Allegedly Taken from Mother’s Custody: Bombay HC Upholds BNSS Search Warrant
The High Court of Bombay has upheld the validity of a search warrant issued under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) to recover a child who was allegedly forcibly taken away from the mother’s custody and confined at another place. High Court Restores Magistrate’s Order: Justice Madhav J. Jamdar restored the order passed by the […]