The Supreme Court saw a fiery exchange between Senior Advocates Harish Salve and Prashant Bhushan during the hearing of the Indiabulls Housing Finance fraud case. Heated words flew over alleged fund diversion, with Bhushan accusing Salve of being out of touch from London.
Today, On 8th October, In the MP custodial death case, the Supreme Court slammed the CBI, asking, “Why didn’t you arrest them earlier, why wait for a court order?” The Court criticized the delay in apprehending absconding police officers involved in the incident.
The Supreme Court blasted the Madhya Pradesh government and CBI for failing to arrest two police inspectors accused in a tribal youth’s custodial death. The Bench warned of contempt if arrests are not made by October 7.
Today, On 26th September, In the Tirupati Laddoo controversy, the Supreme Court stayed the Andhra Pradesh High Court’s ruling against the CBI. The Court remarked, “If the SIT wants to appoint a special officer, what’s wrong with that?” granting relief.
The Supreme Court directs all High Courts to issue circulars ensuring expeditious trials, especially in sensitive cases, stressing continuous examination of witnesses and strict adherence to Section 309 CrPC. The move aims to uphold the right to a speedy trial under Article 21.
The Supreme Court sharply criticized the CBI for not arresting two Madhya Pradesh police officers accused in the custodial death of a 24-year-old. The court warned of contempt action and ordered the agency to take swift action to protect the eyewitness.
SC asks Centre, agencies to act fast on pending gangster trials, suggests hiring retired judges. Outcome of joint meeting to be filed before Oct 18.
The Delhi High Court heard Karti Chidambaram’s plea seeking changes to his bail conditions to permit international travel amid the ongoing CBI investigation in the INX Media corruption case. The court has reserved its order.
Punjab & Haryana High Court orders CBI probe into lawyer’s alleged bribery scheme, stating it raises questions of the integrity of democracy and judicial accountability in India.
The Supreme Court ruled that even investigators must face scrutiny, ordering an FIR against ex-Delhi Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar in a 20-year-old case involving allegations of criminal intimidation, fabrication of documents, and misuse of investigative powers.
