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Supreme Court Grants Bail in Corruption Case: Delay in Sanction Cannot Justify Prolonged Detention

Background The appellant was arrested in December 2025 in connection with an FIR under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. The High Court of Allahabad rejected his…

Supreme Court Holds Section 19(1) JJ Act Order Mandatory – Conviction of Juvenile as Adult Without Specific Determination Set Aside

The Supreme Court has clarified that the Children’s Court must pass a reasoned order under Section 19(1) of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, after receiving…

Andhra Pradesh High Court Permits Accused to Travel Abroad for Family Event – Reiterates Right to Travel as Basic Human Right

The High Court of Andhra Pradesh allowed a Criminal Revision Petition filed by Devineni Avinash, setting aside the trial court’s rejection of his application for return of passport and permission…

Supreme Court Holds Section 5 Limitation Act Applies to Externment Appeals under Chhattisgarh Rajya Suraksha Adhiniyam – Condoned Delay & Restored Appeal

In a significant ruling on limitation law, the Supreme Court has clarified that appeals under Section 9 of the Chhattisgarh Rajya Suraksha Adhiniyam, 1990 are not barred from the benefit…

Supreme Court: Inordinate Delays in Death Penalty Execution Violate Article 21

On December 9, the Supreme Court held that prolonged delays in executing death sentences dehumanize convicts and, when caused by factors beyond their control, necessitate commutation to life imprisonment. The…

Supreme Court Issues Notice on Petition Challenging Disability Clause in PG Medical Education Regulations

7 Dec 20247 Dec 2024

The Supreme Court has issued notice on a petition challenging Regulation 4.8 of the Post-Graduate Medical Education Regulations, 2023, which deems individuals with hearing disabilities of 40% or more ineligible…

Supreme Court Dismisses Plea to Bar Politically Affiliated Lawyers from Holding Bar Body Positions

6 Dec 20246 Dec 2024

On December 6, the Supreme Court dismissed a petition seeking to prohibit individuals affiliated with political parties from becoming office-bearers of Bar Associations and Bar Councils. A bench comprising Justice…

Supreme Court Directs Non-Compliant States/UTs to Submit Affidavits for Compliance with Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act

In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has issued a directive to non-compliant states and Union Territories (UTs) to file affidavits by February 2025, outlining the steps taken…