The Supreme Court has directed Thuraiyur Municipality to remove the seal from an IDBI Bank branch in Trichy and let it function until December 31, 2024. The branch, serving 20,000 customers, was earlier sealed over alleged unauthorised construction.
The Supreme Court today (18th Dec) reserved judgment on a petition advocating for a comprehensive rehabilitation framework and enhanced victim protection in human trafficking cases. Senior Advocate Aparna Bhat argued the lack of effective institutional measures, emphasizing the need for a specialized agency, while the Union contended existing laws and structures are adequate for addressing trafficking.
