The Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana’s Privilege Committee has given a clean chit to 17 lawyers and M3M directors in the alleged bench hunting case before the High Court, citing no evidence of wrongdoing. The committee said media reports misrepresented the court proceedings and found “no mala fide intent” among those involved.
NALSA has postponed the National Lok Adalat in northern regions due to escalating tensions along the India-Pakistan border. Affected areas include Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh. Despite this, over 1.82 crore cases were resolved nationwide on May 10, highlighting the efficacy of Lok Adalats in facilitating dispute resolution.
The Supreme Court of India has directed the CBI to investigate delays in housing construction projects linked to potential misconduct by real estate builders and banks in major cities. A Special Investigation Team will be formed, with police support from Uttar Pradesh and Haryana, ensuring close monitoring and monthly hearings on the probe’s progress.
Today, On 27th March, Seventeen years after cash was discovered at a judge’s doorstep, a Chandigarh court is set to announce its verdict in the Justice Nirmal Yadav case. The Special Court of Additional Sessions Judge Alka Malik will deliver the judgment on March 29. The case dates back to a 2007 bribery scandal involving alleged corruption in the judiciary. The long-awaited verdict will determine the legal outcome of the high-profile case.
The Cash-at-Judge’s-Door case has taken a new turn as former Chandigarh IGP Rajesh Kumar admitted to a clerical error in his statement. He clarified that the mistake involved the name of a judge, raising questions about the accuracy of key records in the case. The 2008 scandal involved an alleged cash delivery meant for Justice Nirmal Yadav, sparking a legal controversy.
The Supreme Court noted that farmer leader Dallewal, who is on a hunger strike, is getting medical care without ending his fast. On January 22, the court paused a contempt case against Punjab officials. Dallewal has also said he wants to meet the appointed panel. The case is still under court observation.