Tag: India judiciary
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SC Stays Delhi High Court Bail Granted to Kuldeep Singh Sengar in Unnao Rape Case
Overview: SC Intervenes in a High‑Profile Rape Case The Supreme Court of India, in a vacation bench led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and comprising Justices JK Maheshwari and Augustine George Masih, issued a temporary stay on the Delhi High Court’s order granting bail to Kuldeep Singh Sengar. The stay was issued…
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Delhi High Court Cancels Anticipatory Bail in Rape Case, Orders Inquiry into Judicial Pressure
Overview: A High-Stakes Legal Mettle The Delhi High Court has canceled the anticipatory bail granted to an advocate accused of raping a fellow lawyer, marking a decisive move in a high-profile case that has drawn attention to alleged undue influence within the judicial system. Justice Amit Mahajan ordered a comprehensive administrative inquiry into two judicial…
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Karur Stampede: Supreme Court Orders CBI Probe — Live Updates and Key Observations
Breaking Development: SC Directs CBI Investigation into Karur Stampede The latest legal developments surrounding the Karur stampede have culminated in a Supreme Court directive to hand over the investigation to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The order, issued amidst ongoing concerns about accountability and due process, signals a shift toward a more centralized and…
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Ex-SC Judge’s Caution After Rakesh Kishore’s Shoe Attack: Modest Courtroom Conduct Is Key
Context: The Khajuraho Hearing and the Shock of the Shoe Incident The recent incident at the Supreme Court during a hearing on restoring a damaged Vishnu idol in Khajuraho sent shockwaves through India’s legal and political circles. A lawyer, Rakesh Kishore, allegedly removed his shoes and hurled them toward Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR…