The Delhi High Court has asked ICICI Bank to respond to a petition claiming that visually impaired individuals are being excluded from using its digital banking services. The plea alleges this amounts to discrimination against disabled users.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday (4th Dec) has denied the Maharashtra government’s request to delay Surendra Gadling’s bail plea in the 2016 Surajgarh arson case, emphasizing its unusual nature and the necessity for prompt hearings. Gadling, implicated in serious charges including UAPA violations, remains in judicial custody while facing multiple allegations linked to his activism.
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The Delhi High Court Today (Sept 9) asked Amity Law School if it will make an ex-gratia payment to the family of law student Sushant Rohilla who died by suicide in 2016 after allegedly being barred from sitting for the semester exams due to lack of requisite attendance. Court said it was not blaming any individual for the unfortunate incident but the “shoulder” of the institution should be “broad enough” to take responsibility for the systemic failure.
The Supreme Court directed the CBI to investigate the death of Ranjana Diwan, wife of a senior judicial officer. Her family suspected foul play and requested an impartial inquiry due to the respondent’s influence. The Court allowed the appeal, specifying a complete and prompt investigation into the incident, considering the post-mortem report’s findings.
Six individuals have mysteriously disappeared from Sadhguru-Jaggi Vasudev’s Isha Foundation in Coimbatore since 2016, prompting a judicial inquiry. The Madras High Court has ordered the police to provide a detailed status report on the ongoing investigation by April 18. Concerns have escalated following unsatisfactory responses from the foundation. All eyes are now on the upcoming hearing.