Today(24th Sept), The Delhi High Court has asked the CBI to respond to a plea by Dalvin Suresh, seeking a new Investigating Officer and a transparent probe into his son Nevin Dalvin’s death during flooding at RAU’s IAS Study Circle. Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma scheduled the next hearing for November 27, 2024, while allowing the ongoing investigation to continue.
Today(24th Sept),The Supreme Court of India has requested a response from the 2017 Unnao rape survivor and her family regarding the Central government’s plea to withdraw their CRPF security, originally ordered in 2019. This security was established following the conviction of Kuldeep Singh Sengar, a BJP leader, for the crime.
Today(24th Sept), The West Bengal government has requested an expedited Supreme Court hearing on its appeal against the Calcutta High Court’s ruling that struck down the inclusion of several Muslim castes in the state’s OBC list. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal emphasized the urgency due to an administrative standstill in public service appointments following the judgment.
Today(24th Sept), The Kerala High Court denied anticipatory bail to Malayalam actor Siddique in a rape case filed by an actress, following allegations revealed after the Justice K Hema Committee Report was released on August 19. Justice C.S. Dias announced the order during proceedings, highlighting the serious nature of the claims against the actor.
On Monday(23rd Sept), The Delhi High Court dismissed a plea challenging the installation of Maharani of Jhansi’s statue at Shahi Idgah park in Sadar Bazar. Justice Dharmesh Sharma rejected the claim that the entire property within the Idgah’s walls belonged to the Shahi Idgah.
The chairman and secretary of a Badlapur school have sought pre-arrest bail from the Bombay High Court after being charged under the POCSO Act for failing to report a sexual assault on two girls. Their request follows a denial of anticipatory bail by a special court, with the hearing scheduled for October 1.
YSR Congress leader YV Subba Reddy has moved the Supreme Court for a court-monitored investigation into allegations of animal fat in the sacred Tirupati Laddu prasadam. The controversy, sparked by a forensic report, has led to widespread outrage among devotees who consider the laddus a significant religious offering.
Today(23rd Sept), The Supreme Court of India held a hearing on delays in prisoner releases due to pending file approvals, linked to former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s incarceration. The new Chief Minister, Atishi, assured the court that she would expedite the review of prisoner remission files, addressing concerns over prolonged delays, especially in Harpreet Singh’s case.
Harsh Garg, abducted as a child in 2007 in Agra, grew up to become a lawyer and presented the closing arguments in his own kidnapping case 17 years later. In June 2024, he joined the prosecution in a special court, marking a full-circle moment in his pursuit of justice.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court upheld that fair reporting of court judgments is crucial for justice and press freedom, shielding journalists from contempt charges. This ruling highlights the press’s essential function in promoting transparency and accountability in state actions and judicial outcomes.
