Tue Nov 19 15:55:08 UTC 2024: ## Supreme Court Hands Down Key Decisions on Diverse Cases
**New Delhi, November 20** – The Supreme Court of India delivered a series of significant rulings on Tuesday, November 19, covering a wide range of issues. Key decisions included granting anticipatory bail to veteran Malayalam actor Siddique in a rape case. The court also addressed concerns about air pollution in Delhi, instructing judges to prioritize virtual hearings whenever feasible.
The court highlighted the problem of prisoners unable to secure bail due to difficulties in providing surety, despite court orders granting relief. Further, the SC directed Shiromani Akali Dal leaders Sukhbir Singh Badal and Bikram Singh Majithia to apologize for statements made against former judge Ranjit Singh.
In other matters, the court noted the NCERT’s release of guidelines for developing accessible e-content for disabled children, and expressed concern over delays in the delimitation process in several northeastern states despite a 2020 presidential order. Finally, the court adjourned for six weeks a hearing on the Enforcement Directorate’s plea to transfer a gold smuggling case trial from Kerala to Karnataka.
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