Madras HC grants conditional bail to YouTuber Savukku Shankar after SC order, Legal News, ET LegalWorld – Legal Firms

[ad_1] Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], November 19 (ANI): The Madras High Court on Friday granted conditional bail to YouTuber and activist Savukku Shankar after the apex court last week suspended his sentence.Following Supreme Court's November 11 order, Madurai bench of Madras High Court yesterday fixed terms and conditions to release...

SC appoints amicus curiae to help it decide if lawmakers can claim immunity from prosecution for taking bribe to vote, Legal News, ET LegalWorld – Legal Firms

[ad_1] New Delhi, The Supreme Court on Tuesday appointed senior advocate P S Patwalia as amicus curiae to assist it in examining whether an MP or MLA can claim immunity from criminal prosecution for taking bribe to make a speech or vote in the Legislative Assembly or Parliament. A five-judge...

SC commences hearing on retrospective application of immunity granted against arrest, Legal News, ET LegalWorld – Legal Firms

[ad_1] The Supreme Court Tuesday commenced hearing on whether striking down a provision granting immunity from arrest would have a retrospective effect in view of rights protected under Article 20 of the Constitution. Article 20 of the Constitution provides for protection in respect of conviction for offences. A five-judge constitution...