The Supreme Court expressed concern that “brilliant candidates” quit lower judiciary due to years of stagnation without promotion. A Constitution Bench is hearing if prior Bar experience can count towards eligibility for district judge posts under Article 233.
In a surprising incident, a man threw a slipper at a woman judge in Hyderabad after getting a life sentence. This happened in the Additional District Judge (ADJ) court while he was facing trial for another murder case. Angry over the verdict, the accused lost his temper in the courtroom. The authorities acted quickly, and further legal action is likely against him.
An Additional District Judge in Kerala has been suspended by the High Court Judges Committee following allegations of sexual assault by a court staff member. The committee stated that the incident damages the reputation of the judicial system. The suspension ensures a fair investigation into the matter. Authorities are committed to addressing such misconduct with strict action.
An FIR filed against Kerala lawyer TK Ajan for indecent behavior during a virtual court appearance. He allegedly exposed himself and made obscene gestures, leading to the termination of the video conference session by the court. The charges include offenses under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Kerala Police Act. This incident highlights challenges posed by virtual court hearings in maintaining courtroom decorum.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court upheld the dismissal of an Additional District Judge accused of corruption, stating that the position “comes with great responsibility, and he was obligated to conduct himself in a manner befitting his role.” The Administrative Committee (Higher Judicial Services) recommended his removal from service and a full court of HC endorsed it, following which the State Law and Legislative Department issued the removal order on September 2, 2014.
A court in Ajmer has acquitted six individuals accused of raising provocative slogans against BJP leader Nupur Sharma. The slogans were in response to derogatory comments made by Sharma about the Prophet. This led to Chishti’s arrest as the main accused in July 2022. Following his acquittal, Chishti expressed gratitude, stating, “Justice has been served in my case.”
Today, On 7th June, The Madras High Court discharged IPS Officer Pramod Kumar in the Paazee Forex extortion case, citing lack of evidence of demand and acceptance of a bribe. The court found the charges framed without due consideration and not supported by prima facie evidence. This signifies a significant development as it challenges the prosecution’s case involving financial misconduct.
Today, 6th May, The Delhi High Court demanded an explanation from the Delhi government regarding the non-functioning Waqf Tribunal, highlighting the need for tribunals to resolve waqf property disputes under the Waqf Act. The absence of proper notification has hindered the tribunal’s ability to fulfill its mandate, leading to a rise in pending disputes and burdening the High Court.
In Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh, a Special POCSO court delivered a verdict, sentencing an individual to 10 years of imprisonment for an abduction and rape incident that occurred nine years ago. This ruling stems from an incident in 2015, during which Kol lured a minor girl and subjected her to sexual assault.