Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced the approval of Rs. 1,700 crore for integrated court complexes in seven districts, highlighting the government’s commitment to enhancing court infrastructure. The announcement was made during the inauguration of new facilities at Allahabad High Court, which aim to improve conditions for legal professionals and citizens.
The Delhi High Court has transferred 135 trial court judges across the capital, including those handling significant cases like the Northeast Delhi Riots and the Delhi Excise Policy case. This reshuffle includes prominent judges moving to new roles, alongside the appointment of 18 newly trained judges to various courts in Delhi.
A Kotdwar district court sentenced Pulkit Arya and his staff, Saurabh Bhaskar and Ankit Gupta, to life imprisonment for the 2022 murder of Ankita Bhandari. Her parents, dissatisfied with the ruling, vow to pursue the death penalty and challenge the verdict in High Court, highlighting deeper concerns over justice and accountability.
Allahabad: The Allahabad High Court has granted bail to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Tinku Bhargav, also known as Yatendra, who had been arrested in a sensational murder and beheading case that shocked Uttar Pradesh in 2022. The case involves the gruesome killing of Bhargav’s friend, Naveen Verma, a jeweller from Agra.
The Supreme Court encountered difficulties in understanding a judgment by retired Justice Sureshwar Thakur due to its complex language, notably regarding the unconstitutionality of Section 3G of the National Highways Act. The confusion led to a humorous exchange among justices, prompting a stay of the judgment to allow further review.
The offices of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar have not received a report regarding Justice Yashwant Varma, delaying possible impeachment proceedings linked to cash found at his residence. The government is proceeding cautiously, waiting to see if Varma resigns before taking further action.
The Delhi High Court has issued notices to the Union Government, UGC, and NTA regarding a PIL filed by Mona Arya, seeking entrance exam fee exemptions for women candidates applying to centrally-funded institutions. Arya argues this would aid financially disadvantaged women in pursuing higher education, highlighting a previously unimplemented 2010 memorandum.
MP Gurumoorthy has urged swift action against police brutality towards marginalized communities in Andhra Pradesh. He highlighted serious incidents of violence against Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Backward Classes, particularly a case involving custodial torture. Gurumoorthy called for independent investigations and accountability from authorities to protect constitutional rights.
A Delhi court ruled that arrears of interim maintenance will commence from when the petitioner files the necessary documents alongside the income affidavit, not from the application date. The court emphasized the requirement of disclosing income and compliance with Supreme Court directives, allowing the petitioner to submit missing documents by day’s end.
The Supreme Court of India ordered the National Board of Examinations to conduct the NEET PG 2025 exam in a single shift, citing concerns over fairness and arbitrariness associated with two shifts. The court emphasized the need for transparency and addressed students’ fears about unequal difficulty impacting rankings.