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.
The CBI has moved the Punjab and Haryana High Court against the trial court’s acquittal of former judge Justice Nirmal Yadav in a 2008 corruption case. The agency argues the verdict ignored key evidence and witness testimonies.
Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal accused the Modi government of “weaponising laws” and called it the most “constitutionally immoral” in India’s history. He strongly opposed new bills that propose removal of PM, CMs, and ministers if arrested for 30 days.
The Supreme Court has deferred the hearing of Sajjan Kumar and Balwan Khokhar’s pleas in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case to September 24. Kumar challenges his conviction while Khokhar seeks relief from his upheld life sentence.
