Tag: India law
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VIP Darshan at Mahakal Temple: Supreme Court Declines Plea
Overview: The Supreme Court’s stance on VIP darshan at Mahakal The Supreme Court of India recently refused to entertain a petition challenging the practice of VIP darshan at the Shri Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain. The court indicated it does not intend to act as a gatekeeper over religious ritual practices or access policies, especially when…
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Punjab and Haryana High Court Rejects Man’s Claim of Being Misled Into Selling 50 Kilograms of Beef
Overview: High Court Declines to Accept ‘Misled’ Claim in Beef Case The Punjab and Haryana High Court has rejected a 62-year-old man’s anticipatory bail plea after finding that his assertion of being misled by meat suppliers was not credible. The court described the claim as a “clever ploy” aimed at evading prosecution in a case…
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NIA Court Proclaims Action Against 3 Kashmir Residents for Disaffection Aimed at Union of India
Overview of the Proclamation The Hon’ble Court of the Special Judge designated under the NIA Act, Srinagar, has issued a proclamation under Section 82 of the Code of Criminal Procedure in a case involving three Kashmir residents accused of creating disaffection against the Union of India. The proclamation marks a significant step in the authorities’…
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Supreme Court Takes Suo Motu Case on Aravalli Hills Definition: A Turning Point for Wildlife, Mining, and Environmental Protection
Background: Why the Aravalli Hills Definition Matters The Indian Supreme Court has issued a suo motu cognisance request to review the recent alteration in the definition of the Aravalli Hills, a landmark ecological region whose mineral resources and biodiversity are tightly interwoven with regional livelihoods. The shift in the definition has sparked intense debate among…
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Anticipatory Bail Jurisdiction: Can High Courts Bypass Sessions Courts? Supreme Court Refers 3-Judge Bench
Background: The Anticipatory Bail Question Recently, the Indian Supreme Court considered a pivotal question about the jurisdictional path for anticipatory bail pleas. Traditionally, anticipatory bail applications are filed in the Sessions Court after a cognizable case is registered against an accused. The Sessions Court then conducts a hearing, and only if needed, the matter can…