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SC directs states to frame policy for early release of aged, terminally ill prisoners

The Supreme Court has ordered all states to create a policy for prisoner release. This policy must be formulated within three months for elderly and terminally ill inmates. It will define clear eligibility criteria and procedures for compassionate release considerations. The court also asked the Centre to provide necessary technical…

The Economic Times

Stray dogs case: SC refuses to entertain mentioning of plea over Punjab CM's statement

The Supreme Court has declined to hear a plea concerning a statement by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. The plea alleged Mann claimed the court permitted killing stray dogs. Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta directed the counsel to approach the Punjab High Court. The court had previously allowed euthanasia…

The Economic Times

Supreme Court bats for rationalisation of airfares, asks Centre to provide relief to people

The Supreme Court has taken a stand on air travel pricing, urging the government to implement fairer airfare practices. Observing substantial variations in ticket prices for concurrent flights, the court has advocated for measures that shield travelers from unexpected fare surges.

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What is the AgustaWestland case involving British citizen Christian Michel?

Michel was extradited from UAE in 2018 in the chopper scam and remained in prison in India for six years without trial

The Independent UK

British citizen accused of bribery in helicopter scam granted bail after six years detained in India

Supreme Court cites delays in AgustaWestland chopper scam trial as key reason for granting bail to the 64-year-old

The Independent UK

Woman drug pedlar arrested in Doda, police seize 6 grams heroin

In a crackdown on drug trafficking, the police arrested a woman in connection with illegal substance smuggling and seized 6 grams of heroin from her possession in Doda district. Read further on Dynamite News:

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SC rejects YSR Congress plea challenging postal ballot norms relaxation by EC in AP

A vacation bench of justices Aravind Kumar and Sandeep Mehta said it did not see any merit in the petition. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Police must furnish grounds of arrest in writing & not just convey them orally, rules Supreme Court in Prabir Purkayastha case

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Probe agencies must give written grounds of arrest in UAPA cases, Supreme Court declares in NewsClick judgment

Supreme Court held that the right to life and personal liberty is the most sacrosanct of fundamental rights while declaring that investigating agencies should provide people arrested under the UAPA.

The Hindu

Supreme Court finds NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha’s arrest invalid, says he is entitled to be released from custody

NewsClick Case: Supreme Court orders release of NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha, citing invalid arrest and remand under UAPA charges.

The Hindu

Rain gods and cloud-seeding are not the answers to forest fires, Supreme Court tells Uttarakhand government

Supreme Court warns Uttarakhand government against relying on rain gods to combat forest fires, demands preventive measures.

The Hindu

In Supreme Court, Centre says it sends CBI to States for probes

Supreme Court questions Centre's control over CBI in West Bengal case, raising concerns over jurisdiction and authority.

The Hindu

Law and order is a State subject, SC says as West Bengal complains of CBI’s ‘unilateral’ investigations

Supreme Court categorically said law and order is a State subject after the West Bengal complained that the CBI claims “unilateral right” to investigate offences committed by Central employees within State jurisdiction.

The Hindu

SC declines plea by Sanjay Singh against defamation case

The High Court had on February 16 dismissed the pleas made by Mr. Singh and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to quash the summons issued against them in the defamation case.

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SC directs AIIMS medical team to examine NewsClick founder

NewsClick Founder Under Medical Scrutiny. SC orders AIIMS panel to examine jailed journalist Prabir Purkayastha’s health status, amid UAPA charges, sparking debate

The Hindu

‘Illegal custody’ of businessman: Will ask Gujarat HC to give proper training to magistrates, says SC

Supreme Court criticizes police remand of businessman, plans to ask Gujarat High Court for proper magistrate training.

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Supreme Court stays case against SP leader Swami Prasad Maurya regarding 'Ramcharitmanas'

The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the criminal proceedings against Samajwadi Party leader Swami Prasad Maurya concerning his alleged controversial remark over Ramcharitmanas. Read further on Dynamite News:

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SC slams police officials for violating custodial torture guidelines

Coming down heavily on four police officials who had tied four men to the poles and beat them up in full public view in the Kheda District of Gujarat. Read further on Dynamite News:

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In its first year, Chandrachud Collegium successfully recommends 14 SC judges and returns court to sanctioned strength

The Collegium has highlighted diversity and inclusion in its appointments to the Supreme Court.

The Hindu

Supreme Court attains full strength as case log nears 80,000

Delhi's Satish Chandra Sharma, Rajasthan's Augustine George Masih and Gauhati's Sandeep Mehta’s names were recommended by the Supreme Court Collegium on November 6.

The Hindu

Collegium recommends Chief Justices of 3 High Courts for appointment to SC

Conscious of the mounting pendency in the Supreme Court and the need to function at its full sanctioned judicial strength of 34 judges, the Collegium headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud on Monday recommended the Chief Justices of three High Courts for appointment to the apex court.

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Runners at a track meet in India wanted to avoid drug tests — so they ran away

Some athletes just didn't show up. One young woman ran her race — and then kept running after crossing the finish line, forcing a doping control officer to run after her, a coach said.

The Hindu

Manipur violence | Supreme Court shifts 27 CBI cases, including crimes against women, to Assam

Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud told petitioners that the Supreme Court was not asking the Assam government to nominate the pre-trial judges to look into cases arising out of the CBI’s investigation into the Manipur violence, but the Gauhati High Court Chief Justice Sandeep Mehta. Issuing a series of…

The Times of India

I'm the IOA president, asserts Adille Sumariwalla

MUMBAI: A few days after Indian Olympic Association acting president Anil Khanna and secretary-general Sandeep Mehta contradicted his claim of being the new IOA president, Adille Sumariwalla stuck to his guns that he indeed is the boss of the organization.

The Times of India

CWG: Annesha Ghosh replaces Sandeep Mehta as press attache

BIRMINGHAM: In a last minute development, Annesha Ghosh has replaced Sandeep Mehta as press attache of the Indian contingent for the Commonwealth Games, starting here on Thursday.

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