Today(on 16th May),Supreme Court protects former Noida Authority chief engineer Yadav Singh from CBI arrest in a corruption case involving rapid execution of 1,280 contracts worth Rs.954 crore.
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The Telangana High Court rejected the Delhi police’s lunch motion on 9th May, in the Amit Shah morphed video case, allowing further investigation. The court instructed the police to follow due process and approach the lower court for necessary actions. The case involves allegations of doctoring a video clip of Amit Shah, leading to arrests and ongoing investigations by the Delhi and Hyderabad police.
The Patna High Court directed the Bihar Education Department to avoid coercive action against state universities and officials until further notice amid ongoing disputes. The court ordered a suspension of salary freezes and account holds, emphasizing the need for amicably resolving issues to maintain academic stability and safeguard student interests. The next hearing is scheduled for May 17.
Today (1st April): The Income Tax Department has assured the Supreme Court that it will not take coercive action against the Congress party until July 2024, considering the Lok Sabha elections. This decision follows the Congress party’s claim of approximately Rs 3500 crore demand by the Income Tax Department, with no intention to recover Rs 1700 crore before the polls.
On 13th March, The Jharkhand High Court grants protective order to AajTak’s Sudhir Chaudhary, following SC/ST Act complaint. Similar to Supreme Court’s ruling, no coercive actions against him. Allegations stem from comments on tribal community after former Chief Minister’s detention. Supreme Court’s notice to state police prevents coercive steps. High Court aligns stance after apex court’s decree. Jharkhand High Court defers examination of annulment pleas until Supreme Court’s deliberations. Chaudhary’s legal representatives focus on complainants’ allegations only.