The Allahabad High Court granted protection from arrest to celebrity hairstylist Jawed Habib and his son in a multi-crore fraud case, offering them interim relief while directing the police not to take coercive action during the ongoing investigation.
Today, On 15th January, The Supreme Court granted interim protection from arrest to former IAS trainee Puja Khedkar. She is accused of fraudulently using reservation benefits meant for Other Backward Classes (OBC) and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities to pass the UPSC exam. Khedkar has denied the charges, and the court’s order allows her temporary relief. The case is under further investigation.
The Supreme Court, while hearing a plea against the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters Act, described it as “draconian.” Justices Gavai and Viswanathan admitted the appeal and pointed out the need for further consideration. Concerns were raised about civil liberties and misuse of the Act, which targets organized crime in Uttar Pradesh.
The Himachal Pradesh High Court criticized a civil court judge for issuing a coercive order without prior notice, emphasizing the violation of legal principles and fundamental rights. The judge apologized, citing workload and infrastructure issues but was warned that expeditiousness must not overlook legal requirements. The High Court highlighted the importance of judicial discipline and adherence to legal procedures.