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10 Sep

Supreme Court Seeks Responses on Child Kidnapping Mechanism and Digital Protections for Minors

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Supreme Court of India on Thursday issued notices to the Union Government, state administrations, and Union Territories regarding a Public Interest Litigation seeking a uniform, nationwide framework to investigate child kidnapping and abduction cases. A three-judge bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, alongside Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana, took cognizance of the plea demanding strict, time-bound inquiries, specialized operational protocols, and designated courts to guarantee expeditious trials in offenses concerning missing and abducted children. The petition, filed by advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay through advocate-on-record Ashwani Kumar Dubey, highlighted pervasive systemic shortcomings…

03 Sep

Supreme Court of India to Host BRICS Chief Justices’ Forum in New Delhi

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Supreme Court of India is set to host the BRICS Chief Justices’ Forum from September 4 to 6, gathering chief justices, court presidents, and senior judicial authorities from BRICS member nations and partner states. The international summit aims to establish a shared framework for institutional dialogue and cooperation on pressing contemporary issues, including global dispute settlement, technological transformation, sustainable development, and modern judicial administration. Chief Justice of India Surya Kant will open the three-day forum by conducting bilateral discussions with visiting judicial leaders. The scheduled talks will include the heads of judicial delegations from ten…

25 May

Supreme Court Refuses Urgent Hearing on Plea Against ‘Cockroach Janta Party’

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Supreme Court of India refused to grant an urgent hearing on a petition seeking punitive action against the "Cockroach Janta Party" (CJP), a satirical digital outfit that has recently gained significant traction across social media platforms. A bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant declined the request for an out-of-turn listing, stating that the matter would be heard in the due course of time. Addressing the petitioner’s advocate, NK Goswami, Chief Justice Surya Kant remarked not to take the matter so sentimentally, affirming that the situation lacked any grave urgency. The petition, filed…

05 May

Supreme Court Slams Misuse of PILs as “Political Interest Litigation” During Sabarimala Hearing

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Supreme Court of India expressed sharp disapproval on Tuesday regarding the growing misuse of Public Interest Litigation, suggesting the legal instrument has increasingly devolved into a tool for personal and political gain. During the eleventh day of hearings concerning the Sabarimala temple review, a nine-judge Constitution Bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant observed that many such filings have shifted from serving the genuine public interest to becoming what they termed "Private," "Publicity," "Paisa," and "Political" interest litigations. The bench is currently examining petitions seeking a review of the 2018 verdict that overturned the restriction…