A three-judge Bench of the Supreme Court of India has passed an interim Order directing a blanket freezing of all suits related to the Places of Worship Act, 1991 till further orders.
A Bench comprising Justices J.B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan has ruled that high courts and trial courts should avoid granting bail in cases involving rape, murder and dacoity once the trial has commenced.
Delhi High Court's Chief Justice Manmohan has been appointed a judge of the Supreme Court of India under the cloud of controversial senior advocate designations.
In a litmus test for the Places of Worship Act, the Supreme Court has asked the management committee of the Shahi Jama Masjid to approach the Allahabad High Court first.
In staying an Order of a trial court refusing to extend the custody of a few terror accused, the Delhi High Court has provided only the latest reminder of the serious and significant issues with bail jurisprudence in India.
A Bench comprising Justices B.R. Gavai and K.V. Viswanathan, holding that demolition of houses and properties of accused and convicts without a court Order is against the ‘rule of law’, has issued guidelines and said erring officials will be held personally liable.
