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AIIMS report rejecting Asaram's hospitalisation given to SC; bail hearing on Aug 6

AIIMS report rejecting Asaram's hospitalisation given to SC; bail hearing on Aug 6

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

The Supreme Court was informed that AIIMS experts have concluded self-styled godman Asaram does not require hospitalisation but needs round-the-clock medical assistance, as he seeks interim bail on health grounds.

Changing society will see more cases like Sonam's, says SC

Changing society will see more cases like Sonam's, says SC

Rediff.com23 Jul 2026

The Supreme Court, while hearing a bail plea in a murder case, made significant observations about the changing nature of society, the vulnerability of the modern generation, the impact of nuclear families, and the role of technology in child-rearing.

SC denies Asaram interim bail, allows caretaker of his choice

SC denies Asaram interim bail, allows caretaker of his choice

Rediff.com6 Aug 2026

The Supreme Court has denied interim bail to self-styled godman Asaram, who is serving a life sentence for sexually assaulting a minor. While rejecting his plea for bail on health grounds for now, the court permitted him to engage a trained caretaker for round-the-clock assistance. The court noted that Asaram's counsel had previously moved for parole, and his health condition will be monitored.

SC to hear Meghalaya's plea against bail for Sonam in honeymoon murder

SC to hear Meghalaya's plea against bail for Sonam in honeymoon murder

Rediff.com14 Jul 2026

The Supreme Court will hear a plea from the Meghalaya government challenging the bail granted to Sonam Raghuvanshi, accused of murdering her husband during their honeymoon. The case hinges on a legal question regarding a typographical error in the arrest memo and whether it justifies bail in a murder case.

SC demands precise transcripts in activist Sonam Wangchuk case

SC demands precise transcripts in activist Sonam Wangchuk case

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court has directed the central government to provide accurate transcripts of videos related to climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's detention, emphasizing the need for precision in translations, especially with the advent of Artificial Intelligence.

Wangchuk denies 'Arab Spring' call in SC; says police twisted words

Wangchuk denies 'Arab Spring' call in SC; says police twisted words

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, detained under the National Security Act, denied allegations in the Supreme Court that he incited sedition. His lawyer argued that the police selectively used video evidence to mislead authorities.

Forced narco-analysis test on accused not permissible under law: SC

Forced narco-analysis test on accused not permissible under law: SC

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

The top court said an accused has a right to voluntarily undergo a narco-analysis test at an appropriate stage.

Reach consensus by Tuesday or....: SC to Kerala Guv, CM on VC deadlock

Reach consensus by Tuesday or....: SC to Kerala Guv, CM on VC deadlock

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

The Supreme Court has stated it will intervene to resolve the deadlock over the selection of vice chancellors for two technical universities in Kerala if the Chief Minister and Governor do not reach a consensus.

Remarks on modern medicine: SC asks Ramdev to...

Remarks on modern medicine: SC asks Ramdev to...

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

The Patna and Raipur chapters of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) have lodged complaints in 2021 alleging Ramdev's remarks were likely to cause prejudice to Covid control mechanism and may dissuade people from availing proper treatment.

3rd Bombay HC judge recuses from hearing Elgar case

3rd Bombay HC judge recuses from hearing Elgar case

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

Justice Sadhana Jadhav of the Bombay high court has recused herself from hearing a bunch of petitions about the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case, the third judge of the HC to do so this year.

Elgar case: HC bench recuses from hearing DU professor Hany Babu's bail plea

Elgar case: HC bench recuses from hearing DU professor Hany Babu's bail plea

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

On Wednesday, when Babu's plea came up before a bench of Justices Revati Mohite-Dere and VG Bisht, the bench recused itself from hearing it without citing any reason.