Lokpal | Former Supreme Court judge Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar, appointed as chairperson of Lokpal
Highly respected and loved judge among members of Bar, Justice Khanwilkar demitted office as SC judge on July 29, 2022 upon superannuation
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Highly respected and loved judge among members of Bar, Justice Khanwilkar demitted office as SC judge on July 29, 2022 upon superannuation
SC regrets that despite repeated directions by it on earlier occasions, the same situation continues to exist wherein anticipatory and regular bail plea applications of accused persons get unduly delayed, keeping accused persons in prolonged incarceration
The Supreme Court has urged all High Courts to promptly list and dispose of bail and anticipatory bail applications, emphasizing that such decisions involve individuals' liberty. The court's directive came during a case related to cheating and forgery, where it noted the recurrence of undue delays despite its earlier pronouncements on expeditious disposal.
SC bench turns down plea of solicitor-general Tushar Mehta for adjourning the matter in 'national interest' for one or two months as a FATF visit is due soon
The July 27, 2022, judgment had drawn flak in both political and apolitical circles as the Narendra Modi government has often been accused of using the ED and the Prevention of Money Laundering Act against Opposition politicians and critics