Tag: right to life

Supreme Court’s 15-Point Plan to Prevent Student Suicides in Coaching Hubs Like Kota
22Aug By The Legal ChamberNo Comments
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Supreme Court’s 15-Point Plan to Prevent Student Suicides in Coaching Hubs Like Kota

The Supreme Court, citing investigative bias and procedural lapses by local police, exercised its extraordinary power to transfer the probe to the CBI to ensure a fair and impartial investigation. The Court emphasized that such transfers are exceptional and warranted only in rare circumstances to uphold the rule of law. Facts Of The Case: A 17-year-old student, Ms. X, from West Bengal, was preparing for the NEET examination at the Aakash Byju’s Institute in Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, and staying at the affiliated Sadhana Ladies Hostel. On the night of July 14, 2023, her father, the appellant, was informed she had fallen from the hostel's third floor and was taken to Venkataramana Hospital. Despite initially being conscious, her condition deteriorated and she passed away on July 16. ...
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Supreme Court Exposes Cover-Up, Mandates CBI Investigation for Custodial Violence
16Aug By The Legal ChamberNo Comments
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Supreme Court Exposes Cover-Up, Mandates CBI Investigation for Custodial Violence

The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in not mandating the registration of anCfor custodial torture, as per Lalita Kumari v. State of U.P., which mandates immediate FIR registration for cognizable offences. The Court directed a CBI investigation to ensure impartiality, citing institutional bias and conflict of interest. It quashed the counter FIR under Section 309 IPC as mala fide and awarded ₹50 lakhs compensation for the egregious violation of Article 21. The judgment reaffirmed the constitutional duty to protect citizens from state excesses and uphold human dignity. Facts Of The Case: The appellant, Khursheed Ahmad Chohan, a police constable in Jammu & Kashmir, was summoned for an inquiry related to a narcotics case on February 17, 2023. He reported to the Joint Interro...
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Supreme Court Slams Assam Police Over Encounters, Calls for Independent Inquiry
13Jun By The Legal ChamberNo Comments
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Supreme Court Slams Assam Police Over Encounters, Calls for Independent Inquiry

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's judgment and directed the Assam Human Rights Commission (AHRC) to conduct an independent inquiry into alleged police encounters, emphasizing adherence to PUCL guidelines. The Court mandated public notice for victims, confidentiality of identities, and the provision of legal aid, reinforcing the AHRC's role in upholding human rights and ensuring accountability. Facts Of The Case: Arif Md. Yeasin Jwadder, the appellant, brought an appeal against the Gauhati High Court's judgment dated January 27, 2023, which dismissed PIL No. 86/2021. The PIL sought records of alleged fake encounters in Assam, registration of FIRs against police officials, and independent investigations in compliance with the guidelines laid down in People's Union for Civil Li...
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Supreme Court Orders Digital Portal & Patrol Teams to Curb Illegal Occupations on National Highways
5Jun By The Legal ChamberNo Comments
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Supreme Court Orders Digital Portal & Patrol Teams to Curb Illegal Occupations on National Highways

The Supreme Court issued directives under Article 32 to strengthen implementation of the Control of National Highways Act, 2002, emphasizing statutory obligations to prevent highway encroachments. It mandated grievance redressal mechanisms (portal/toll-free number), regular inspections, and surveillance teams while underscoring the Highway Administration's duty to enforce Section 26 (removal of unauthorized occupation). The judgment established procedural safeguards for encroachment removal and ordered Standard Operating Procedures for transparency, affirming judicial oversight through continuing mandamus to ensure compliance with road safety norms. Facts Of The Case: The writ petition was filed by Gyan Prakash under Article 32 of the Constitution, highlighting alarming road fatalities (...
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