The Supreme Court of India is set to hear several significant cases on Tuesday, September 17, covering a range of issues from insolvency disputes to plea hearings involving high-profile figures and sensitive topics. Below are the critical matters listed for the day:
– Medical Professional’s Safety and Justice: A suo-motu case concerning the tragic rape and murder of a resident doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata will be taken up by the Supreme Court. This case highlights the ongoing concerns about the safety of medical professionals in their workplaces.
– Corporate and Insolvency Law: The court will hear a petition from US-based creditor Glas Trust Company LLC, which challenges a verdict from the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) that stayed insolvency proceedings against the educational technology firm BYJU’s. This case is pivotal as it affects substantial foreign investment and insolvency proceedings norms in India.
– Judicial Welfare: The All India Judges Association’s plea to implement welfare measures for retired judges across the country will also be heard. This case emphasizes the ongoing issues regarding post-retirement benefits and the welfare of the judiciary.
– Aviation Industry Dispute: Low-cost carrier SpiceJet faces scrutiny as the Supreme Court hears its challenge against a Delhi High Court verdict that grounded three aircraft engines due to payment defaults to lessors. This hearing is crucial for the aviation sector, especially concerning operational liabilities and asset management.
– Religious and Property Rights: The court will address a plea from the Muslim side against an Allahabad High Court order that rejected its challenge to the maintainability of cases filed by Hindu parties concerning the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah dispute in Mathura. This case is significant as it potentially impacts multiple communities’ religious and cultural sentiments.
– Media Rights and Criminal Law: A plea from a news channel will be heard concerning the registration of an FIR against it for interviewing incarcerated gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. This case tests the boundaries of journalistic freedom and the legal implications of media interactions with criminal figures.
– Criminal and Political Nexus: The Supreme Court will also hear a plea involving MLA Abbas Ansari, the son of the slain gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari, in connection with a criminal case. This hearing is critical for understanding the legal proceedings involving political figures with alleged criminal ties.
– Property Rights versus Criminal Sanctions: Lastly, a plea by Jamiat Ulama-I-Hind against the demolition of properties belonging to those involved in criminal cases will be considered. This matter addresses the contentious issue of state action against property in the context of criminal investigations and civil rights.
