Five government employees were suspended for throwing an unauthorized birthday party inside the Karnataka High Court. They allegedly switched off CCTV cameras, triggering a major security and disciplinary probe.
The Supreme Court Today (Feb 3) took strict action after Senior Advocate Gaurav Bhatia was mistreated in Gautam Budh Nagar District Court. During the hearing, the Uttar Pradesh government revealed that Rs 82 crores have been allocated for installing CCTV cameras in district courts to improve security and transparency. The court also criticized regular lawyer strikes, improper courtroom attire, and discrimination against advocates from other regions. A fresh notice was issued to the Bar Association, and officials were warned of serious consequences if they failed to respond. The Supreme Court Bar Association has strongly condemned the incident, calling for accountability.
The Orissa High Court directed that all police stations and out-posts must be fully equipped with CCTV cameras by March 31. Additionally, the court emphasized the strict acceptance to the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the arrest of armed forces personnel by the police. These measures aim to enhance accountability and ensure proper protocol in law enforcement practices.
The Delhi High Court supported reducing the mandatory 70% attendance requirement for law courses, urging the Bar Council of India to reconsider this baseline. The judges highlighted the need for a flexible approach, acknowledging students’ commitments, and raising concerns about attendance tracking methods. Improvements in students’ mental health and grievance mechanisms were also emphasized.
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Yesterday, On 23rd October, Ganesh Handore, son of Congress MP Chandrakant Handore, was released by the Bombay High Court after being arrested for a hit-and-run incident in October. The court criticized police for overreach in charging him with culpable homicide, stating the case only involved rash and negligent driving. A person was critically injured in the accident.
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Junior doctors in West Bengal are on their 10th day of hunger strike, with one medic hospitalized due to severe illness. They demand justice related to a recent crime, the removal of the Health Secretary, improved hospital security, and better facilities. Authorities are urging them to end the strike amid healthcare service concerns.
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Today, On 7th October, the CBI filed a chargesheet in the RG Kar Hospital case, accusing Sanjay Roy of raping and murdering a postgraduate trainee doctor. The investigation involved questioning nearly 100 witnesses and revealing forensic evidence, including DNA matches, that identified him as the sole suspect linked to the crime scene.