In an unusual move today, a Delhi court directed four accused persons to stand with their hands raised in the air for the entire day after finding them guilty of contempt of court. Judicial Magistrate Saurabh Goyal held them responsible for wasting court time in a 2018 complaint case. This decision underscores the judiciary's increasing impatience with delays and disruptions in court proceedings.
One of the most critical powers of the press was reaffirmed when the Supreme Court defended the media's right to critique public institutions, explicitly including the judiciary itself. The Court clarified that its contempt jurisdiction is not designed to silence uncomfortable truths or shield constitutional institutions from public accountability.
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Defending digital media power, the Supreme Court has firmly rejected the notion that the vast scale of technology justifies blanket censorship. Executive orders directing arbitrary content removal from digital platforms are now facing intense judicial review. The Court mandated that digital takedowns must involve reasoned orders and strict procedural safeguards.
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The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a plea by former cricket administrator Lalit Modi, who had sought a direction to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to pay a ₹10.65 crore penalty imposed on him by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for alleged violations of the Fema.
A bench comprising Justices PS Narasimha and R Mahadevan upheld the Bombay High Court’s earlier decision,...
The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a plea by former cricket administrator Lalit Modi, who had sought a direction to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to pay a ₹10.65 crore penalty imposed on him by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for alleged violations of the Fema. A bench comprising Justices PS Narasimha and R Mahadevan upheld the Bombay High Court’s earlier
Supreme Court Eases Restrictions on Ashoka Professor, Criticizes Haryana SIT
The Supreme Court granted relief to Ashoka University professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad by easing bail conditions imposed in connection with the "Operation Sindoor" probe. The court also strongly criticized the Haryana Special Investigation Team (SIT) for exceeding its authority during the investigation. The verdict...
New Delhi, India – The Supreme Court of India today delivered a landmark ruling prioritizing a child's welfare above all else, reversing its own previous custody order after noting the "calamitous effect" it had on the 12-year-old boy's mental health. Justices Vikram Nath and Prasanna B Varale emphasized that custody decisions must be "moulded" to serve the child's best interests,...
New Delhi - A Landmark Judgment to Protect Your Right to Approach Police Without Fear
In a significant ruling that strengthens citizen rights and promotes public trust in law enforcement, the Supreme Court of India has clearly stated that any person visiting a police station to lodge a complaint or request registration of an FIR must not be treated as a suspect or criminal.
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