Suchitra Mohanty

1 week ago | newindianexpress.com | Suchitra Mohanty

By Suchitra Kalyan Mohanty Questioning the rationale of the step taken by the Delhi police in filing a rape case against the man, a social media influencer, the top court made a serious remark as to, when the woman had gone voluntarily with him, how the FIR can be registered by the Delhi police? The top court was hearing the accused man's plea against an order of the Delhi High Court which dismissed his plea to grant him bail, after noting the seriousness of the allegations against the accused.

1 week ago | newindianexpress.com | Suchitra Mohanty

After going through the status report, the top court observed that the probe was at an initial stage, clubbing with the fact that that mobile phone (of Shah) was seized. The witness statements were also recorded in the case. "Let the investigation continue, and a status report be filed then. Interim order to continue," the bench stated in its order and posted the matter for further hearing to July.

1 week ago | newindianexpress.com | Suchitra Mohanty

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday held Delhi Development Authority (DDA) officials guilty of contempt for felling trees in the Ridge area and ordered extensive afforestation. The top court, however, noted that there was no malafide intent (of the DDA).

1 week ago | newindianexpress.com | Suchitra Mohanty

By Suchitra Kalyan Mohanty NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India BR Gavai, has recommended transfer of 21 high court judges. The collegium recommended transfer of five judges to the Delhi High Court from other HCs. Justice V Kameswar Rao is being repatriated to the Delhi High Court. "The Supreme Court collegium in its meeting held on May 26, 2025 has recommended transfers/repatriation of the following judges of high courts," said a statement.

1 week ago | newindianexpress.com | Suchitra Mohanty

By Suchitra Kalyan Mohanty NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday pulled up the Uttar Pradesh government for "hijacking" the litigation between two private parties over management of the Shri Banke Bihari temple in Vrindavan. A bench comprising Justices B V Nagarathna and Satish Chandra Sharma said that if the state government starts entering into a private dispute between parties, it will result in breakdown of rule of law. "Was a state a party to the proceedings?