While granting relief to Goswami, the SC said the judiciary should ensure criminal law does not become a weapon for the selective harassment of citizens. Read the full text here:
The observations by a bench headed by Justice Ashok Bhushan came after the Centre apprised it that the ongoing wave of the pandemic appears to be harsher than earlier.
A G Perarivalan was first granted parole from 9-23 November by the Madras High Court on medical grounds, which was extended by the top court on 23 November.
Supreme Court took a dim view of Bombay HC's decision to deny bail to Arnab Goswami, saying high courts should not forego their duty, leaving apex court to intervene at all times.
The court said it doesn't approve of authorities using 'muscle power' against any citizen, and noted that the BMC was unauthorised to take such action.
While granting relief to Goswami, the Supreme Court bench also said the judiciary should ensure criminal law does not become a weapon for the selective harassment of citizens.
The FIR was lodged in UP after a customer accused the carmaker of allegedly using a 'cheat' or 'defeat device', which is installed to manipulate pollution emission tests in vehicles.
Justice Suresh Kumar Kait asked the investigating officer to file a status report on Hussain's plea and listed the matter for further hearing on December 11.
Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.
The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
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