Bharat Express

Supreme Court

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court reserved its verdict in the contempt of court case filed against Patanjali Ayurved

The petition also said that data disclosed on electoral bonds indicates that at least 20 companies purchased electoral bonds worth more than Rs 100 crore within three years of their incorporation even when the companies were only a few months old.

The Supreme Court Collegium comprises the Chief Justice and four senior-most judges, while the High Court Collegium consists of the High Court Chief Justice and four senior-most judges.

During the proceedings, Justice Abhay Oka questioned the message being sent to the world regarding India's commitment to environmental stewardship and development.

The Association for Democratic Reforms had filed a PIL in 2019 after which an interim application has been filed on which the Supreme Court will be hearing the petition. 

The decision of the High Court to solicit the CBI's response regarding Wadhawan's bail plea underscores the judicial scrutiny surrounding the case.

In sum, the Supreme Court's ruling underscores the judiciary's commitment to impartiality, diligence, and the pursuit of truth in delivering justice.

As the legal battle unfolds, it raises broader questions about the limits of political discourse and the legal mechanisms to address contentious statements.

A bench comprising Justices PS Narasimha and Aravind Kumar stated that interference with the High Court's decision to grant bail was unwarranted.

The court's intervention follows its earlier directives on February 8th and March 4th, 2024, expressing displeasure over DDA's defiance of court orders.