The Supreme Court denied anticipatory bail to two men accused of obstructing road construction, assaulting workers, and making caste-based remarks. The Court criticised alleged misuse of RTI activism, observing that some individuals were interfering with public authorities and official duties.
Delhi High Court refused to stay trial against accused in alleged assault on Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani rejected plea, allowing proceedings, with evidence scheduled to begin April 20.
The Allahabad High Court’s Lucknow Bench quashed criminal proceedings against Raghvendra Narain Khanna and others over allegations of dowry demand and assault. The court termed prosecution after divorce, cruelty by wife, “abuse of process of law.”
Today, On 19th September, The Punjab and Haryana High Court has initiated a suo motu case after a lawyer waved a sword in court and assaulted Bar members. The High Court directed the Chandigarh Police to file a response in the matter.
Punjab and Haryana Bar Council suspended two lawyers for wielding a sword inside court and attacking bar leaders, stating such behaviour amounts to disrespecting the entire legal profession as it violates ethical standards and professional duties under the Advocates Act.
Today(on 24th May),Delhi court orders four-day judicial custody for Bibhav Kumar, Arvind Kejriwal’s aide, after allegations of misconduct with AAP MP Swati Maliwal. Police custody ended, leading to court appearance; Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed to probe the incident.
Today(on 16th May),The NCW has called Bibhav Kumar, former Personal Secretary to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, to appear on May 17 following allegations by Swati Maliwal, RS MP and former DCW chief.
