Today, September 30, the Supreme Court is set to hear a case in which it has taken suo moto cognizance of the rape and murder of a junior doctor at the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata last month. According to the cause list published on the court’s website, a three-judge bench led by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud will continue hearing this suo moto case. After a month-long protest, junior doctors returned to work on Saturday and indicated that they may consider resuming a complete ‘cease work’ in medical colleges, depending on the state government’s assurances about their safety during the upcoming court proceedings.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah – likely to be prosecuted for his role in the alleged MUDA land scam case – has underlined his confidence in the judicial system and said, “I believe in the law and the Constitution.” The truth will “finally win”, he said and slammed the “revenge politics” of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led BJP government at the centre.
The Supreme Court Today (Sept 17) directed the the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to take note of the issues flagged in a letter filed by father of the rape and murder victim at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. CJI Chandrachud said that the father of the deceased has made some suggestions on the leads that should be taken for investigation and the court is not making it public, but will say that these are valuable inputs and CBI should look into this.
The Supreme Court Today (Sept 17) said that the West Bengal government cannot prevent women doctors from working night shifts or beyond 12-hour shifts. “Women do not want concessions, only equal opportunities”: CJI said while hearing a suo motu case regarding the rape and murder of a junior doctor at the State-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. It was informed that the State, as part of recent security measures, has notified that the women doctors’ night duty may be avoided.
The Supreme Court Today (Sept 17) refused to stop streaming of live proceedings in the suo motu case related to the rape and murder of a postgraduate medic at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. The top court said it was a matter of public interest and the public must know what is transpiring in the courtroom. CJI Chandrachud perused the CBI report and said disclosing the status would jeopardise further investigation.
The Supreme Court Today (Sept 2) came down heavily on ‘bulldozer justice’, questioning how a house can be demolished just because it belongs to an accused or even a convict in a criminal case. The court also said that it proposes to lay down guidelines on the issue. “Even if he is a convict, still it can’t be done without following the procedure as prescribed by law.”
“It will provide ‘significant benefits’ in employment for the OBC category”: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday announced an increase in annual income limit for creamy layer from Rs 6 lakh to Rs 8 lakh, which is similar to the Centre.
Today(on15th April),The Supreme Court issued a notice to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) following a plea by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal challenging his arrest and remand in a money laundering case tied to the Delhi excise policy. The court scheduled further examination for April 29 and requested responses by April 24 and 27. Kejriwal is currently detained in Tihar Jail.
Arvind Kejriwal will be produced before the court Tomorrow (March 28th) at the end of his ED custody in Delhi excise policy money laundering case. The wife of jailed Delhi CM, Sunita Today said that her husband, who is in the custody of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the alleged excise scam, will reveal the truth regarding the case in court on March 28.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) today requested a three-week extension from the Delhi High Court to respond to CM Arvind Kejriwal’s plea challenging his arrest in a money-laundering case linked to the excise policy scam. This request was made due to the complexity of the case, as both parties stress the importance of addressing critical issues promptly.
