Supreme Court Hears Irfan Khan, Union of India Appeals; Imposes ₹50,000 Fine on Central Government

On December 4, 2024, the Supreme Court of India addressed several significant cases, including 'Irfan Khan Vs. State (NCT of Delhi)', 'Union of India Vs. Saroj Devi', and 'Wadla Bheemaraidu Vs. State of Telangana', all involving criminal appeals. Additionally, the court heard civil appeals such as 'Oachira Parabrahma Temple Vs. G. Vijayanathakurup'. In a separate ruling, the Supreme Court imposed a fine of ₹50,000 on the central government regarding the pension of a martyr's widow. Furthermore, the government clarified in the Rajya Sabha that there are no proposals to increase the retirement age for Supreme Court and High Court judges. Additionally, the government informed the Supreme Court that it would not accept recommendations to enhance pensions by 10% for retired regular Captains of the Indian Army under the One Rank One Pension scheme.