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On 11-11-2024, President of India administered the oath of office to Justice Sanjiv Khanna who was elevated to the Supreme Court as Judge on 18-1-2019 and is due to retire on 13-5-2025, which means he will have a tenure of 6 months as Chief Justice of India.
In September 2024, the Supreme Court and various High Courts engaged in significant discussions on criminal law, focusing on critical issues such as Kolkata Rape and Murder Case; Delhi excise liquor policy scam; Cash-for-job scam. Key rulings emphasized the balance between individual rights and public interest. Overall, these discussions reflect a dynamic legal landscape committed to upholding justice amid evolving challenges.
Take a quick glance at what the High Courts were discussing in this late Monsoon season
The Delhi excise liquor policy scam involved two parallel investigations by the CBI and the ED regarding irregularities in the formulation and implementation of the excise policy of the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) for the year 2021-2022.
The petitioner is seeking right of physical interview in terms of Delhi Prison Rules and must therefore, exercise it in accordance thereof. He cannot, on one hand, seek right to physical interview according to Rule 589 DPR and on the other hand, not abide by the conditions contained therein.
This roundup revisits the analyses of Supreme Court’s judgments/orders on Kolkata rape and murder case; Sub-classification of SC/STs; NEET UG 2024; Patanjali Misleading Ads case; Delhi excise policy scam; Mineral Rights; and more. It also covers top stories; Never reported Judgments; Cases Reported in SCC Weekly in August; Know thy Judges.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was denied interim bail in CBI matter. The CBI arrested him on 26-06-2024, while he was in judicial custody in ED’s matter.
Have a quick look at what the High Courts across the country adjudicated on through this week.
The petitioner sought two additional legal meetings with his Lawyers in a week through video conferencing on the ground that he is embroiled in more than 30 cases in various States of India and even though he has been granted interim bail in a case, but his relief has not become infructuous as he still continues to be in custody in other matters.
“Any undue indulgence and latitude to the ED will be deleterious to the constitutional values of rule of law and life and liberty of persons. An officer cannot be allowed to selectively pick and choose material implicating the person to be arrested. They have to equally apply their mind to other material which absolves and exculpates the arrestee.”
A quick recap of TMT cases passed by the Supreme Court and High Courts in the month of June 2024 along with some top stories on PM Modi Fake video, Rajat Sharma Defamation case and much more.
Arvind Kejriwal was granted bail by the Trial Court in the money laundering case on 20-06-2024. However, the Delhi High Court issued an interim stay on the grant of bail the following day after the ED moved a plea. Following this, he was arrested by the CBI on 26-06-2024 and remanded to CBI custody till 29-06-2024
The Court stayed the bail granted to Kejriwal by the Trial Court on 20-06-2024, on the ground that the averments of ED and relevant materials were not appropriately appreciated.
The order has been reserved for a detailed order in the matter, which will be pronounced in two to three days.
Several members of Aam Aadmi Party including members of various other opposition parties made an audio and video recording of Court proceedings which had been circulated on various social media platforms.
Going by seniority rule, Justice Sanjiv Khanna, is in line to become the 51st Chief Justice of India (CJI) in November 2024 for a term of seven months.
“On April 10, the Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL while imposing a cost of Rs.50,000/-, believing it was aimed at gaining publicity.”
Delhi’s Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal, was arrested on 21-03-2024 in connection with the Delhi Liquor Excise Policy.
A quick recap of Bail cases passed by the Supreme Court and High Courts in the month of April 2024 along with some top stories on Arvind Kejriwal seeking Interim Bail; Puthiyakavu Temple blast; and more.
“Petitioner’s claim to be custodian and representative of the people of India, is nothing but a fanciful claim which is devoid of any basis.”