Punjab & Haryana High Court dismissed a PIL demanding a CBI probe into IPS officer Y. Puran Kumar’s suicide, noting active investigation by the SIT. Police informed the Court that 14 accused have been named and 22 witnesses examined so far.
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.
On Friday(12th July), Chandigarh Police arrested Vikas Malik, President of the Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar Association, following his disqualification by the Bar Council. The arrest is linked to allegations of a physical altercation with another lawyer, highlighting serious legal consequences for Malik. The Bar Council expressed deep concern over his involvement in the disappearance of important evidence.
Chandigarh is revolutionizing its legal system with new criminal laws, introducing video conferencing stations for witnesses and implementing digital evidence management. The initiative aims to enhance accessibility and efficiency in legal processes, with training programs and awareness initiatives planned. This modernization reflects the city’s dedication to improving its judicial processes and forensic capabilities.
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The Supreme Court has directed on 29th May, the CBI to provide witness statements to the prime accused, Kalyani Singh, within two weeks. Kalyani is involved in the Sippy Sidhu murder case, where she allegedly murdered the national-level shooter. Kalyani’s appeal for access to specific documents from the CBI was granted by the Court.