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CBI

Analysis

Supreme Court reserves judgement in Arvind Kejriwal’s plea for bail from CBI arrest

70 days after his arrest by the CBI, Kejriwal relied on three favourable bail orders in his ED case to argue for interim bail

Advay Vora

5th Sep 2024

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adolescent

Analysis

Top court overturns Calcutta HC judgement that advised adolescent girls to “control sexual urges”

In the suo motu case on adolescent privacy, the Court issued guidelines emphasising neutral judgments

Sushovan Patnaik

21st Aug 2024

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investigation agencies

Analysis

On never-ending criminal investigations, the Supreme Court is its own worst enemy

Agencies often file incomplete investigation reports to stop the clock and block default bail. The top court’s mixed signals haven’t helped

Abhinav Sekhri

2nd Apr 2024

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bilkis bano convicts

Analysis

Remission for convicts only if they respect the rule of law

The Supreme Court called out the convicts' abuse of process in the Bilkis Bano case

Advay Vora

16th Jan 2024

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bail

Analysis

Many a slip between jail and bail?

The Supreme Court must take into account both structural and practical issues that cause delays at every stage of the bail process

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Remission policy: A tug-of-war between the judiciary and the executive

The proceedings in the Bilkis Bano convict remission case have opened up some vital questions about subjectivity and standards

Advay Vora

3rd Oct 2023

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Analysis

Prof. Saibaba’s Release Suspended By SC

Justices Shah and Trivedi suspended the Bombay HC's Order, stating it did not deal with the merits of the case against Prof. Saibaba.

Ajoy Karpuram

15th Oct 2022

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Analysis

SC On PMLA: A Fine Balance?

DESK BRIEF: Will the Court continue to maintain a minimum interference policy in special criminal laws with PMLA?

Ayushi Saraogi

4th Feb 2022

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PMLA judgement

Analysis

Week 4 at the SC (2022): Time to Restrain ED’s Unmitigated Power?

DESK BRIEF: Does the ED’s investigative powers violate the rights of persons accused under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002?

Gauri Kashyap

27th Jan 2022

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Analysis

CJI Ramana Criticises ‘Indiscriminate’ Use of PMLA Powers

CJI Ramana and Bopanna J cautioned against rampantly using PMLA to arrest individuals.

Ajoy Karpuram

16th Dec 2021

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Analysis

Who is a Police Officer? #1

The Court deconstructed the legal framework under the NDPS Act to analyse the definition of "police officer".

Zeeshan Thomas

9th Nov 2020

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cases

Foundation for Media Professionals v Union of India

The Supreme Court is hearing a petition by the Foundation for Media Professionals requesting model guidelines regulating search and seizure of digital devices

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Next Hearing:

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Bench:S.K. Kaul J, Sudhanshu Dhulia J

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Sukhpal Singh Khaira v State of Punjab

The SC will decide if a new accused can be summoned after the trial has concluded and the Judgment has already been delivered.

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75 Years of the Supreme Court