The Karnataka High Court cautioned law book publishers to print statutes accurately, warning of potential contempt of court consequences for errors. It was highlighted in a specific case where a printing mistake in a notification led to a misinterpretation of the law. The court emphasized the need for precision to prevent harm to citizens and potential legal repercussions for publishers.
Today 2nd April, Ardhendumauli Kumar Prasad resigned as the Additional Advocate General (AAG) of Uttar Pradesh due to personal reasons. In his resignation letter, he expressed gratitude for the opportunity and cited a desire to focus on his private legal practice. Prior to this role, he served as the standing counsel for Uttar Pradesh in the Supreme Court.
Today 1st April,The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Election Commission of India in response to a plea for thorough verification of Voter-Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) slips. The petition challenges the current guideline of sequential VVPAT verification and advocates for matching every EVM vote with its corresponding VVPAT slip. Justices BR Gavai and Sandeep Mehta have grouped the plea with other pending cases regarding EVM and VVPAT. The petitioner, Arun Kumar Agrawal, argues for faster verification and physical deposit of VVPAT slips, emphasizing the need for accurate ballot counting. This comes amidst concerns over discrepancies between EVM and VVPAT vote counts. The matter has been the subject of extensive debate and previous petitions regarding VVPAT verification.
Today 1st April, Chief Justice DY Chandrachud stressed the need to balance investigation agency powers with individual privacy rights for fairness and justice. He urged agencies to focus on significant crime cases and enhance capabilities, including leveraging AI tools, to address evolving challenges like cybercrime and digital fraud. Adherence to due process and finding a middle ground between investigation needs and privacy rights were emphasized.
Today April 1st,The Supreme Court requested a response from the Central government on a petition challenging the six-month limit for submitting compensation claims in motor vehicle accident cases. The plea argues that the limitation negatively impacts accident victims, particularly those who may be unable to file within the specified time. The petition seeks to declare the limitation unconstitutional and arbitrary.
Today 1st, April The Himachal Pradesh High Court has extended the anticipatory bail for Ashish Sharma and Rakesh Sharma, accused of electoral offenses and criminal conspiracy, until April 26. Instructions were given to cooperate with the investigation, but Rakesh Sharma allegedly failed to comply with court orders and threatened the investigation officer. Both have filed an application seeking dismissal of the FIR.
Seema Haider, a former Pakistani national, faced accusations from her ex-husband Ghulam Haider, who alleged cheating and other offenses with Sachin Meena and his father Netrapal. The court accepted the complaint and instructed the police to respond. Seema and Sachin, who met while playing PUBG, eventually got married after a series of legal proceedings. Ghulam Haider filed a complaint seeking an FIR against them, alleging various criminal offenses. Seema’s lawyer argued about legal restrictions based on residency and ongoing discussions about her deportation and Indian citizenship.
The Bombay High Court Today (April 1st) halted actions against IRS officer Sameer Wankhede until April 10 in response to notices from the NCB regarding irregularities in drug-related cases linked to Sushant Singh Rajput’s death. Wankhede challenged the NCB’s inquiry and argued against being unfairly targeted. The court directed the NCB to respond by April 10.
A letter to CJI D.Y. Chandrachud, drafted by senior lawyers Harish Salve and Adish Agarwala, aimed to address alleged corruption in the apex court’s electoral bond decision. The AILU claims it defends the judiciary’s independence but has faced criticism for remaining silent when the government challenged constitutional fundamentals. The AILU refutes accusations against responsible lawyers and legal bodies.