The Patna High Court dismissed a complaint accusing Bihar CM Nitish Kumar of disrespecting the national anthem during a sports event, ruling there was no evidence of intent or legal basis to proceed with the case.
President Droupadi Murmu has approved the prosecution of Lalu Prasad Yadav in the land-for-jobs scam linked to his tenure as Union Railways Minister. The CBI and ED are investigating allegations of corruption, including bribes for government jobs in exchange for land. The case has significant political implications in Bihar.
The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the appointment of two judicial officers, Shashi Bhushan Prasad Singh and Ashok Kumar Pandey, as judges of the Patna High Court. This decision follows consultations with eminent Supreme Court judges and input from the Union Department of Justice, confirming the candidates’ integrity and professional reputations.
