The Supreme Court ruled that a accused cannot be convicted based solely on circumstantial evidence. It further stated that the present matter was clearly a case built entirely on circumstantial evidence.
The Chhattisgarh High Court has ruled that a contractual Staff Nurse is entitled to maternity leave salary despite her employment status. The court ordered the release of her pending salary during her leave, emphasizing the importance of women’s dignity and the rights of newborns. This ruling reinforces the legal rights of working mothers.
NEW DELHI: Today, 28th Feb, The Supreme Court of India granted pre-arrest bail to Satish Chandra Verma, former Advocate General of Chhattisgarh, in connection with the Nagrik Apurti Nigam (NAN) scam case. The decision was made on Friday by a bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta, who also directed Verma to fully cooperate in the investigation.
The Chhattisgarh High Court has reacted to a report revealing severe sanitation problems in Bilaspur District’s government schools, where 150 lack toilets and over 200 have unusable ones. The court emphasized the risks faced by female students and teachers due to these conditions and called for immediate government action to address the issue.
Today, On 22nd January, The Chhattisgarh government informed the Supreme Court that allowing a Christian man’s burial in a graveyard designated for Scheduled Tribe Hindus could lead to tensions. Highlighting concerns, it argued this reflects religious discrimination, signaling converts are excluded even in death. The Supreme Court, reserving its verdict, directed the state to ensure Christians have an alternative burial ground without interference. The decision aims to balance communal harmony and burial rights.
The Supreme Court ruled that hostile witnesses’ testimony should not be entirely dismissed. The Court emphasized that even if a witness turns hostile, the prosecution can still use portions of their testimony that are supportive of the case. This ensures that relevant evidence is not disregarded simply due to a witness’s change in stance. The decision highlights the importance of carefully evaluating witness statements for their value in a trial.