Suchitra Mohanty

National Capital Territory of Delhi

Assistant Editor at The New Indian Express

Working as Asst Editor (Legal) @NewIndianXpress, Delhi, cover Indian Judiciary & Law. Ex- @UNI, @PTI, @AsianAge, @Reuters, @ANI & @BBC

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Articles

SC asks Delhi HC to speed up bail plea in bank fraud case

1 week ago | newindianexpress.com | Suchitra Mohanty

By Suchitra Kalyan Mohanty NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Delhi High Court to decide within two weeks the bail plea of Dewan Housing Finance Ltd's former promoter Kapil Wadhawan in the multi-crore bank fraud case investigated by the CBI. A two-judge bench of Justice Ujjal Bhuyan and Justice Manmohan said Wadhawan was in custody since July 2022 and his bail plea was coming up for hearing on July 18 in the high court.
ED withdraws summons to senior lawyer

1 week ago | newindianexpress.com | Suchitra Mohanty

By Suchitra Kalyan Mohanty SCAORA said Venugopal is "a widely respected member of the legal fraternity," whose professional record and sincerity led to his designation as a senior advocate earlier this year. "These actions, by the ED, we believe, amount to an impermissible transgression of the sacrosanct lawyer-client privilege," the letter continues, warning that such coercive measures could have a chilling effect on the legal community.
No nation can be truly democratic without addressing inequalities: CJI

1 week ago | newindianexpress.com | Suchitra Mohanty

By Suchitra Kalyan Mohanty Thanking the Chamber of International Lawyers for inviting him to deliver a speech on the topic, CJI Gavai said the journey of the Indian Constitution over the last 75 years in delivering socio-economic justice is a story of great ambition and important successes. "As Chief Justice of India, I take pride in stating that the framers of the Indian Constitution were deeply conscious of the imperative of socio-economic justice while drafting its provisions.
Just because someone's sentiment is hurt, movie, stand-up comedy can't be stopped, says SC on Thug life ban

1 week ago | newindianexpress.com | Suchitra Mohanty

NEW DELHI: Taking strong exception to criminal elements obstructing the screening of Kamal Haasan-starrer Thug Life, the Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Karnataka government to act against those who create hindrances even as it underscored that a movie, stand-up comedy or a poem's recital can't be stopped simply because someone's sentiments are hurt.
SC panel recommends Justice Varma's impeachment

1 week ago | newindianexpress.com | Suchitra Mohanty

NEW DELHI: A three-member Supreme Court-appointed panel has recommended the removal of Justice Yashwant Varma after piles of burnt and unburnt cash were found at his residence, sources said. The panel examined more than 55 witnesses and in its 64-page report on morning indicted Justice Varma for misconduct. "This committee holds the cash was found in the storeroom located within the premises of 30 Tughlaq Crescent officially occupied by Justice Varma," the report read.
SC questions TN over suspension of ADGP after HC's directive to arrest him

1 week ago | newindianexpress.com | Suchitra Mohanty

By Suchitra Kalyan Mohanty Jayaram further argued that the Madras HC had overlooked the fact that he is a serving police officer in the grade of an ADGP and an IPS officer with 28 years of experience. After hearing the lawyers' arguments, the SC told the TN government to seek instructions in the matter and fixed the case for further hearing on June 19 (Thursday).
Supreme Court directs cops to ensure safety of minor seeking marriage annulment

1 week ago | newindianexpress.com | Suchitra Mohanty

By Suchitra Kalyan Mohanty NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday in its interim order directed the Bihar director general of police (DGP) and the Delhi police commissioner to provide adequate security to a minor girl who was allegedly forced into a marriage with a contractor, and is now seeking its annulment after escaping from her in-laws' house.
Karnataka assures SC of security if Kamal Haasan's 'Thug Life' movie is released in state

1 week ago | newindianexpress.com | Suchitra Mohanty

NEW DELHI: The Karnataka government on Wednesday told the Supreme Court it would ensure law and order and provide security to all stakeholders if actor Kamal Haasan's film Thug Life is released in the state. The assurance came in a detailed affidavit submitted in response to the court's directive a day earlier.
SC praises Bombay High Court on demolition of illegal buildings in Thane

1 week ago | newindianexpress.com | Suchitra Mohanty

NEW DELHI: Lauding the Bombay High Court's "courageous" stand, the Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to interfere with the High Court order directing the demolition of 17 structures built illegally on green zones in Maharashtra's Thane. On June 12, the Bombay High Court said any unauthorised construction would be required to be demolished. Challenging the order, Danish Zaheer Siddiqui has moved to the top court.
SC stops Centre, IAF from releasing woman officer denied permanent commission

1 week ago | newindianexpress.com | Suchitra Mohanty

By Suchitra Kalyan Mohanty NEW DELHI: Coming to the aid of an Indian Air Force woman officer denied permanent commission, the Supreme Court on Monday directed the Centre and the IAF not to release her from service until further hearing on August 6. A two-judge vacation bench of the apex court, comprising Justice Ujjal Bhuyan and Justice Manmohan, referred to its earlier order dated May 22, in which similar directions were issued to the Centre and the IAF.