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24 Feb

Supreme Court Rejects Bail for Repeat Juvenile Offender, Orders Swift Trial

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New Delhi (National Times): In a firm stance against juvenile delinquency, the Supreme Court on Monday denied bail to a minor implicated in four identical criminal cases, citing his habitual criminal behavior as a serious concern. The bench of Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice R Mahadevan remarked that the accused had become a repeat offender and could not exploit his age to escape legal consequences. "He is incorrigible! Just incorrigible," the Court observed, highlighting the gravity of the charges. The Court also criticized the misuse of juvenile laws, stating, "In the name of being a juvenile, he cannot continue looting…

Supreme Court Directs States to File Jail Reform Reports, Sets March 4 Deadline

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New Delhi, February 19, 2025: The Supreme Court has granted two more weeks to states and Union Territories (UTs) to submit compliance reports on the removal of discriminatory provisions in their jail manuals, ensuring equal treatment for all prisoners regardless of caste, gender, or disability. SC Pushes for Prison Reforms A bench led by Justice JB Pardiwala, while hearing a suo motu petition, emphasized the need to eradicate caste-based discrimination inside prisons. The petition stems from an October 2024 judgment, which directed the removal of discriminatory provisions from prison manuals across India.Senior advocate S. Muralidhar, acting as amicus curiae, informed…

Supreme Court Criticizes YouTuber Ranveer Allahabadia’s Remarks, Grants Temporary Relief in Obscenity Case

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New Delhi (National Times): In a case that has sparked heated debates on freedom of expression versus public decency, the Supreme Court on Tuesday (February 18) granted interim protection to YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia (Beer Biceps) in multiple FIRs filed over alleged obscene remarks in an episode of "India’s Got Latent." A bench led by Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh stayed Allahbadia’s arrest but imposed conditions, including cooperation with the investigation and a temporary ban on airing further shows. He was also required to submit his passport. The court further ruled that no new FIRs would be registered for…