Author: Srishty Bajaj

The Supreme Court of India has set up a National Task Force (NTF) regarding the matters of safety as, in general, applying to medical professionals in the entire country. This was on 20 August 2024, the day after the gruesome rape and murder of the trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College Hospital in Kolkata. National Task Force FormationThe NTF was formed by a bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, along with Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra. The main objective behind the NTF is to create panoramic recommendations that will strengthen the safety and working environment of healthcare…

Recently, the Supreme Court of India has dealt with a landmark public interest litigation relating to feeding and childcare facilities in public places. The judgment delivered on November 19, 2024 throws open what needs to be done by the Union Government in the form of a clear action plan so that these necessary services are made available in public buildings. BackgroundThe writ petition was filed by the Maatr Sparsh NGO, which works for the cause of mothers and their children. According to the petition, there is no space in public areas for feeding and attending to infants, thus posing an…

IntroductionJayanarayan Mishra, a Bharatiya Janata Party MLA from Odisha who is accused ofslapping a female police officer during the February 2023 protest, has seen theSupreme Court dismiss his anticipatory bail plea. A bench of Justices Hrishikesh Royand SVN Bhatti observed, “Those in leadership positions have to set an example forpublic behaviour”. Background of the CaseThe events occurred on 15 February 2023, when BJP workers conducted sit-inagitation outside Sambalpur Collectorate. It is the contention of the petitioner thatwhen the police were trying to regulate the crowd, Mishra responded with filthywords and improper body contacts by slapping the lady officer on the…

Introduction Recently, the Supreme Court of India dismissed a plea that wanted mandatorydisclosure by the medical professionals regarding the risks and adverse effectsassociated with the prescribed medications. The petitioner has argued that anadditional slip in the regional language, along with the prescriptions, should includeall possible risks and side effects of pharmaceutical products. This case is importantto discuss what constitutes the rights of a patient and the responsibilities ofhealthcare providers. BackgroundAdvocate Prashant Bhushan presented the plea, pointing out that the majority ofpatient harms are caused by adverse drug reactions. He said “informed consent”requires patients to know their treatment’s contraindications. Contrarily, thoughmedicine…

The Supreme Court of India has delivered a significant judgment condemning the practice of “bulldozer justice,” emphasizing that such actions are incompatible with the principles of the rule of law. The ruling, authored by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, highlights the necessity for due process in demolishing properties, particularly when state authorities act against individuals accused of crimes. This decision marks a critical stance against arbitrary state actions that threaten citizens’ rights to their homes and properties. Background of the Case The judgment stems from a case concerning the illegal demolition of a house in Maharajganj district, Uttar Pradesh, in 2019.…

The Supreme Court today dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) by evangelist Dr. K.A. Paul that sought a CBI probe into the controversial ingredients of the famous Tirupati laddu and requested that Tirupati city be declared a separate state or Union Territory. A bench, headed by Justices B.R. Gavai and K.V. Viswanathan, heard the case, as the petitioner Paul was representing himself in court. Background The controversy over the Tirupati laddu started with a report from the laboratory that was released by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu. It had found samples of ghee used while making laddus within…

Arunkumar Devnath Singh v. State of MaharashtraSLP (Crl) No. 15128/202405 November 2024 CaseMay 19, 2024: Kalyani Nagar, Pune, Accident of Tragic Proportions – a Porsche car drivenby a minor, reportedly Child in Conflict with Law (CCL) – runs over two young people dead.Anticipatory Bail Appeal of Arunkumar Devnath Singh, father of one of the co-accusedarrested in the case. Supreme Court CaseThe appeal by the petitioner was rejected by the Supreme Court, whose bench consisted ofJustices Sudhanshu Dhulia and Ahsanuddin Amanullah. The order was passed upholding thatof the Bombay High Court on October 23, which had rejected his plea on October…

On November 3, 2024, at least 12 people were injured when grenades detonated in apacked Sunday market in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. The blasts exploded right near theheavily fortified Tourist Reception Centre. Incident DetailsAccording to sources, the grenade was hurled toward a CRPF bunker; however, it did notland there and exploded near a crowded market area. Among the injured are eight malesand one female; all of them are stable and have been shifted to SMHS for treatment. Immediate ResponseJust within hours of the explosion, police and paramilitary troops flocked to the place inorder to evacuate the casualties and start manhunts…

The Delhi High Court, recently in its ruling directed the news media house, News18, in sharing the content via Youtube of a discussion during which a BJP spokesperson, Sanju Verma made derogatory statements regarding Congress’ Dr Shama Mohamed. In addition, the social media platform X has also been ordered to remove a series of tweets which allegedly caused defamation to Mohamed. Brief Facts of the Case As the debate unfolded on August 20, the argue went on to state that, Verma referred to Mohamed as a “Bewakoof Aurat” (foolish woman) and claimed that “Shama Mohamed is as shameless as they…

Recently, the Supreme Court of India had clarified legal definition of assault by declaring that raising voices and threats to others were not punishable under Section 353 IPC. This judgment followed an appeal filed by an employee of the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, who was accused of assaulting some employees during the inspection of documents related to dismissal. Case BackgroundIt came up for hearing before Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia and Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah. An FIR was also lodged against the employee. He was charged under section 353 of the Indian Penal Code, which pertains to assault on public servants. The complaint…