From overturning its own judgment on immunity to MPs and MLAs from prosecution for taking bribes to directing the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to vacate Delhi High Court's land till June 15, the Supreme Court dealt with several important case in the past week. Here's a list of legal cases that made headlines in the past week.


MP, MLAs Not Immune From Prosecution In Bribery Cases: Supreme Court's Big Verdict


The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs) were not immune from prosecution for taking bribes to make a speech or vote in the legislature. The court said that bribery is not protected by Parliamentary privileges. The court also said that MLA taking bribes to vote in Rajya Sabha elections can also be prosecuted under the Prevention of Corruption Act (PCA). Read more


'Amazed At Audacity': SC Slams Ex-Forest Minister Harak Singh Rawat For Damage To Forest, Allows Tigers Safari With Conditions


The Supreme Court on Wednesday slammed the former Uttarakhand forest minister Harak Singh Rawat and then divisional forest officer Kishan Chand for felling of trees on a mass scale to construct buildings illegally under the pretext of promotion of tourism in Corbett Tiger Reserve. The court also also permitted establishment of a Tiger Safari at the Corbett National Park in peripheral and buffer zones of the reserved forest. Read more


Are Tiger Safaris Banned In India? All You Need To Know About SC's Verdict In Jim Corbett Case


No, the Supreme Court in its March 6 Judgment has not banned tiger safaris. It noted that although it will not be permissible to establish a ‘Tiger Safari’ in a core or critical tiger habitat area without obtaining the prior approval of the National Board, such an activity would be permissible in the buffer or peripheral area. It also said that the existing safaris will not be disturbed. Read more


Contempt Plea In SC Against SBI After Failing To Submit Electoral Bonds Details By March 6


Senior Advocate Prashant Bhushan told the Supreme Court today that the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) has filed a contempt petition against the State Bank of India (SBI) for willfully and deliberately disobeying the judgment passed by the Constitution Bench of the top court. Read more


'Not A Layman, Should Know Consequences': SC To Hear Udhayanidhi Stalin's Plea To Club FIRs Over 'Sanatan' Remark


The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear petition filed by the DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin for clubbing of FIRs lodged against him over his remarks regarding "Sanatana Dharma." The court however, also expressed displeasure at remarks made by the DMK leader and asked him if he was not aware of the consequences of his remarks. Read more


Delhi High Court Sets Aside Suspension Of 7 BJP MLAs From Delhi Assembly


The Delhi High Court on Wednesday set aside suspension of seven Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLAs from the remainder of the Budget session of the Delhi Assembly. The seven MLAs were suspended for repeatedly interrupting Delhi LG VK Saxena multiple times during his Assembly address on February 15 while he was highlighting the achievements of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government. Read more


Supreme Court Asks AAP To Vacate Party Office On Delhi HC's Land By June 15


The Supreme Court on Monday gave the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) time till June 15 to vacate its party office in Delhi's Rouse Avenue. The court also permitted AAP to move the Land and Development Office (L&DO) for fresh allotment of land for party office. The court also directed L&DO to process the application in accordance with law in the meantime and communicate its decision within 4 weeks. Read more


SC Junks Money Laundering Case Against Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar


The Supreme Court on Tuesday quashed the proceedings against the Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivkumar in a money laundering case. In a big relief to the congress leader, the apex court dismissed a 2018 money laundering case against him. Read more


SC Dismisses MakeMyTrip's Plea Against Delhi HC Order In Google's Favour In Ads Case


The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a petition by online travel agency 'Make My Trip' against Delhi High Court's decision in favour of Google in the Trademark matter. In December 2023, the Delhi High Court had set aside a single judge's order which restrained Google and Booking.com from using 'MakeMyTrip' mark, with or without spaces, as a keyword on the Google Ads Program. Read more