Today, On 10th March, Actress Ranya Rao broke down in a Bengaluru special court, stating that she faced verbal abuse, not physical torture, while in custody. The court had inquired whether she was subjected to physical harm during detention. Rao expressed deep trauma from the experience. Her statement has sparked discussions on custodial treatment and mental harassment.
The Supreme Court ordered a complete stop to manual scavenging in six big metro cities. This rule applies to Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad. The court stressed the importance of respecting workers and taking strict action. Officials must find better solutions and make sure the rule is followed.
Bengaluru Police registered an FIR against Infosys Co-Founder and IISc Director under the SC/ST Act. The action follows a court order based on a complaint by a former IISc faculty member. The complainant alleged caste-based discrimination at the institute. The case has sparked debate over workplace bias and legal accountability.
The Karnataka High Court ruled that compensation for medical expenses under the Motor Vehicles Act must deduct amounts received through mediclaim policies. Hanumanthappa’s initial compensation was reduced from Rs 6.73 lakh to Rs 4.93 lakh after Rs 1.8 lakh, received via mediclaim, was subtracted from the awarded medical expenses.
The Delhi High Court on Monday (13th Jan) has directed Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair to request the return of his electronic devices seized by police in 2022, following a tweet he posted in 2018. Zubair alleges unlawful seizure during a police raid and claims the tweet was posted from a lost mobile phone.
Today, On 7th January, The Supreme Court has criticized Atul Subhash’s mother, who had sought custody of her child, stating that she is “virtually a stranger” to the minor. The remark came during proceedings concerning the custody dispute, highlighting concerns about the child’s well-being and the emotional connection with the mother.
Today, On 6th January, The Karnataka High Court stated that the ingredients of the complaint in the Atul Subhash suicide case are present and dismissed the plea to quash the FIR. Nikita Singhania had filed a petition seeking to cancel the FIR against her. The court observed that it was not a case for quashing at this stage. The matter will now proceed as per the legal process.
Today, On 6th January, The Karnataka High Court set to hear Nikita Singhania’s petition to quash the FIR filed against her and her family. The FIR was registered following allegations of harassment made by her husband, Atul Subhash, before his suicide. Singhania is seeking to have the charges dismissed. The court’s decision will be crucial in determining the outcome of the case.
