#Justice Sandeep Mehta

SC Grants Bail to Anosh Ekka in Disproportionate Assets Case, Raised Double Jeopardy Issue: Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court has stepped in to rescue former Jharkhand Minister Anosh Ekka from continued incarceration, noting that the legal offensive against him appears to be a repeat of allegations he has already faced. In a significant turn for the high-profile disproportionate assets case, the bench observed that dragging the same facts through a second … Read more

Supreme Court Condemns Bar Violence, Grants Bail to Toll Workers; Transfers Trial to Delhi to Ensure Fair Representation

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The Supreme Court granted bail to toll plaza workers accused of assaulting a lawyer in Uttar Pradesh in a significant decision that struck a balance between individual freedom and the dignity of the legal profession. At the same time, the court strongly condemned Bar members for using violence and impeding legal representation. Citing a breakdown … Read more