New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday said criminal proceedings bring stress and social stigma, urging courts, especially trial courts, to show “clarity and courage” within the framework of the charge itself and discharge the accused when material on record fails to establish a prima facie case.Justices Sanjay Karol and NK Singh said the judicial … Read more
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday allowed medical termination of a 17-year-old girl’s 30-week pregnancy, stating that courts cannot force a woman, especially a minor, if she does not want to continue with the pregnancy.A bench of Justices BV Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan said the key issue was the right of a minor to … Read more
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Center if there was any possibility of reconsidering or revisiting the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuck, saying “his health condition is not good”.The apex court also asked the Center to inform it about the government’s position during the next hearing and directed the authorities to … Read more