The Supreme Court of India firmly stated that calling any part of the nation “Pakistan” undermines its territorial integrity. This remark came during proceedings regarding controversial comments made by Karnataka High Court judge Justice V Srishananda. After reviewing the judge’s public apology, the five-judge bench, led by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, decided not to…
In a recent Supreme Court hearing, Chief Justice Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud firmly stated, “You can’t call any part of India ‘Pakistan’,” condemning comments made by Karnataka High Court judge Justice V Srishananda. The judge’s remark, referring to a Bengaluru locality, ignited public outrage and went viral. Although Justice Srishananda later expressed regret, the Supreme Court…
The Supreme Court set aside a Madras High Court judgment that ruled storing child pornography without intent to share was not an offence. The apex court emphasized that failing to delete or report such material indicates an intent to transmit. The ruling strengthens the enforcement of Section 15 of the POCSO Act, ensuring child welfare….
Relief for Final Year Law Students as AIBE Registration Opens In a significant decision, the Supreme Court has allowed all final-year law students to appear in the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) 2024, scheduled for November 24. The Court’s interim order came after a petition was filed against the Bar Council of India’s (BCI) exclusion…
Court orders investigation into suspected manipulation of case listings. The Supreme Court has raised serious concerns over possible manipulation in the case listing process. On Friday, the Court directed its Registry to explain why a bail plea, originally scheduled for October 14, was prematurely listed. The Division Bench, comprising Justices Abhay S Oka and Pankaj…
Major security breach as XRP cryptocurrency promotion goes live on the official court channel. In a surprising turn of events, the Supreme Court of India’s official YouTube channel was hacked, with videos promoting XRP cryptocurrency being streamed live. One such video, titled “Brad Garlinghouse: Ripple Responds To The SEC’s $2 Billion Fine! XRP PRICE PREDICTION”,…
Court Upholds Transparency Amidst Controversy Over Emotive Impact The Supreme Court of India has denied West Bengal’s request to halt the live streaming of court proceedings in the high-profile rape and murder case of a trainee doctor at R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital. Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, alongside Justices J.B. Pardiwala and Manoj Misra,…
Ruling Aims to Prevent Arbitrary Demolitions Without Legal Process The Supreme Court of India has temporarily halted bulldozer demolitions until October 1, barring actions on public roads, water bodies, or railway lines. This pause comes amid concerns over the increasing use of demolition as a punitive measure, often carried out without proper legal oversight. In…
Women Lawyers Facing Threats as Bengal Government Raises Concerns Over Safety The Supreme Court’s live streaming of the Kolkata rape-murder case of a trainee doctor has sparked debate. The West Bengal government, represented by Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal, raised concerns about threats to women lawyers, including acid attacks and rape, due to the public broadcast….
Brazil’s Supreme Court has unanimously upheld a ban on Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, after it failed to appoint a legal representative in the country. The court’s decision follows Justice Alexandre de Moraes’s initial ruling, emphasizing that companies must adhere to local laws. Musk has criticized the ban as censorship, while Brazil’s President Lula…
