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  Supreme Court Advocates for Mandatory Disclosure in Bail Pleas and Shields Judicial Officers from Unwarranted Criticism By- Adv. Abhishek Jat New Delhi, India – In a significant move towards greater transparency and the protection of judicial integrity, the Supreme Court of India, on July 18, 2025, issued a pivotal ruling in the case of Kaushal Singh vs. State of Rajasthan . The Court not only expunged adverse remarks made against a Judicial Officer but also strongly recommended that all High Courts across the nation implement a mandatory rule requiring accused persons to disclose their complete criminal history and prior bail application details when seeking bail. A bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath, Justice Sanjay Karol, and Justice Sandeep Mehta, while addressing the appeal, emphasized the need for a uniform practice akin to Rule 5 of Chapter 1-A(b) Volume-V of the Punjab & Haryana High Court Rules. This rule currently obligates bail petitioners to declare whether a s...

  The Delhi Witness Protection Scheme, 2025: A Landmark Initiative for Justice By Abhishek Jat, Advocate The Delhi Witness Protection Scheme, 2025 has been introduced by the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi to safeguard witnesses from potential threats, intimidation, and coercion. This initiative, effective from February 28, 2025, aims to ensure that witnesses can testify without fear, thereby strengthening the judicial system. Witnesses often face significant risks while assisting in criminal proceedings, making this scheme a crucial step in upholding the rule of law. To address varying levels of threats, the scheme categorizes witnesses into three distinct groups. Category A includes individuals whose lives or those of their family members are at risk. Category B pertains to witnesses facing threats to their safety, reputation, or property. Meanwhile, Category C covers those subjected to harassment or intimidation, which may affect their dignity or ass...