CJI DY Chandrachud Flags Unjustified Confiscation Of Personal Devices, Calls For Balance Between Privacy Rights & Search/Seizure Powers

“In the realm of criminal justice, the delicate balance between search and seizure powers and individual privacy rights stands at the cornerstone of a fair and just society. At the heart of this balance lies the need to uphold due process while ensuring the effective functioning of law enforcement agencies.” Read More>>

Supreme Court Refers Kerala's Suit Against Union Over Borrowing Limits To Constitution Bench, Refuses Interim Relief

It was observed that the State received substantial relief for the financial year from the Union following Court intervention. Applying the triple test, the Bench opined that the prima facie case and balance of convenience were in favor of the Union Government. Read More>>

Delhi Court Slams ED For Faulty PMLA Probe, Says ED Must Introspect Steps To Ensure Expeditious & Fair Investigations

Special Judge (PMLA) Mohd. Farrukh of Rouse Avenue Courts said it may be ensured that there are sufficient checks and balances in place for ED's Investigating Officers to act with expected urgency, diligence and alacrity in respect of every investigation. Read More>>

If State's Financial Mismanagement Caused Hardship, It's Not A Ground For Interim Relief Against Union : Supreme Court In Kerala's Suit

“If the State has essentially created financial hardship because of its own financial mismanagement, such hardship cannot be held to be an irreparable injury that would necessitate an interim relief against Union.”, the Bench Comprising Justices Surya Kant and KV Viswanathan said. Read More>>

Supreme Court Stays Criminal Proceedings Against India Today Editors Over 2016 Sting Operation On Karnataka Politician

The bench comprising CJI DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra issued notice in the matter, directing to serve the standing counsel of the State of Karnataka in respect of the same. The petitioners were represented by Senior Advocate Dr. S Muralidhar. Read More>>