Supreme Court Clarifies Difference Between Section 34 and Section 149 IPC
The Supreme Court ruled that Section 34 IPC requires active participation with common intention, while Section 149 IPC holds members liable for acts committed by an unlawful assembly.
The Supreme Court criticizes the ‘perverted’ comments of YouTuber Ranveer Allahabadia, stops the arrest for the charges of obscenity
The court issued these comments while the Arrest of Allahabadia remained in relation to multiple FIR (first information information) presented against him for allegedly making objectable statements in his online content.
“The Supreme Court orders the Western Bengal Government to pay ₹ 10 Lakh to employees retired by a delayed pension”
Supreme Court recently imposed a cost of ₹ 10 Lakh in the state of Western Bengal for presenting a delayed and founded petition against the legitimate withdrawal fees of an employee, who had remained without paying for 18 years.
Supreme Court Directs Delhi Police to Expedite Appeals Against Acquittals in 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots Cases
The riots, described as one of the darkest chapters in the community history of India, resulted in significant violence and loss, leaving deep scars within the SIJ community. Many families have waited justice and expressed their frustration for the lack of perceived responsibility
Supreme Court Charts Path for Rohingya Children’s Education Rights in Delhi
Supreme Court directs Rohingya refugee children to approach schools in Delhi first directly; if they are found eligible but are rejected, they can approach Delhi High Court for relief.
Supreme Court Defers Urgent Hearing on Election Commissioners’ Appointment Law Challenge
Supreme Court rejects expedited hearing on challenge to appointment act of Election Commissioners amid anxiety over new CEC selection. Recent appointments had violated constitutional bench order on mode of independent choice, petitioners contend.
Supreme Court Considers CBI Probe into Unauthorized Construction in Chandni Chowk
The Court also questioned the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) over its apparent failure to take adequate action against such developments.
Supreme Court Seeks Regulation of Obscene Content on YouTube and Social Media
The Court inquired about the Union Government’s stance on the matter and emphasized its willingness to take action if necessary.
Supreme Court Acquits Accused, Says Test Identification Parade Loses Value Without Witness Testimony
The Supreme Court ruled that a Test Identification Parade (TIP) loses evidentiary value if the witnesses who identified the accused are not examined during the trial.
Supreme Court Condemns Misogynistic Language in Judgments, Upholds Dignity Rights of Women in Void Marriages
Supreme Court criticizes use of terms such as "illegitimate wife" in Bombay High Court ruling, upholds the dignity of women, bans misogynist terms in court orders on void marriages.
