The Calcutta High Court dismissed a PIL seeking lawyer protection law enforcement, stating its role is to interpret the law, not create it. It directed petitioners to approach the State and urged the State Bar Council to present views to the government for appropriate legislation. CCTV installation and complaint registration were also discussed.
The Supreme Court has taken on the case of the rape and murder of a doctor in Kolkata, scheduling a hearing on Tuesday. The case has garnered national attention and pertains to a 31-year-old doctor found murdered in a hospital. A suspect has been arrested, and the Calcutta High Court has ordered the investigation to be transferred to the CBI. The case has prompted action from the Indian Medical Association and raised concerns about privacy rights and a fair investigation.
Yesterday, On 26th June, A Nagpur woman, Ritu Maloo, is denied bail by the Bombay High Court after her intoxicated driving led to a fatal collision with a scooter, resulting in two deaths. The court highlighted her lack of remorse and emphasized the serious consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol. Maloo’s bail request was denied due to the gravity of the charges and her attempt to evade responsibility.
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The Delhi Police remand report on the Swati Maliwal case emphasizes the severe risk of fatality due to the assault’s brutality. Bibhav Kumar, an aide of Arvind Kejriwal, has been remanded to police custody, with concerns about his evasiveness hindering the investigation. The case involves potential tampering with crucial evidence and the need for sustained interrogation due to the severity of the attack.
A local court in Delhi today ordered the preservation of CCTV footage at the request of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. He sought the removal of a Delhi Police officer, alleging misconduct during a court appearance. Despite the allegations, the court ruled to place Kejriwal under the custody of the Enforcement Directorate until March 28 in relation to the Delhi excise policy scandal. Kejriwal’s lawyer questioned the timing of his arrest and the ED’s motives. The ED accused Kejriwal of being involved in bribery through the liquor policy and managing proceeds of crime in the Goa election campaign. Kejriwal’s defense emphasized the lack of direct evidence against him and questioned the ED’s actions. They highlighted the significance of this case as the first instance of a sitting Chief Minister being arrested in India, expressing concerns about its impact on democracy.
The Supreme Court of India has intervened in the Chandigarh Mayor elections, ordering the production of ballot papers and vote-counting video amid allegations of fraud and forgery by the Returning Officer. A new officer, unaffiliated with any political party, must be appointed. The Court has emphasized its commitment to upholding democratic values and ensuring fair electoral processes.
The division bench at Punjab and Haryana High Court, consisting of Justices Sureshwar Thakur and Sudeepti Sharma, was compelled to issue the notice following the Presiding Officer’s claim that CCTV footage for a specific day’s proceedings was unavailable due to the absence of cameras in the tribunal The Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued […]