A woman employee of the West Bengal Raj Bhawan has moved the Supreme Court over alleged sexual harassment by Governor CV Ananda Bose, challenging the immunity granted to the Governor under Article 361. The plea questions the victim being left without recourse and seeks thorough investigation by the West Bengal police, as well as guidelines on the Governor’s immunity.
The Orissa High Court awarded Rs. 10 lakhs compensation for a minor’s death due to a school wall collapse, citing negligence. It emphasized the need for school infrastructure maintenance. The decision aims to provide relief to the grieving family. The Court also issued directives to establish safety protocols in schools and ensure accountability.
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde assures strict action after a juvenile’s bail in a fatal Pune car accident case. He presented Rs 10 lakh to the victims’ parents and pledged a fast-track court trial. The Bombay High Court granted bail to the accused, prompting public outcry. Efforts are underway to try the minor as an adult.
The Delhi Tis Hazari Court sentenced a 49-year-old man to 10 years in prison for child marriage and rape of a 13-year-old girl, and awarded her Rs.10.5 lakh in compensation. The court found the victim was forced into the marriage due to her difficult circumstances, and the accused violated her rights and child protection laws.
Today, On 6th June, The Supreme Court ruled that compensating victims in criminal cases should not reduce the accused’s sentence. Such payments aim to rehabilitate victims, not to mitigate punishment, and using compensation to lessen sentences would disrupt criminal justice. The court stressed the importance of considering victims separately from sentencing and directed additional compensation for the convicts.
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The Delhi High Court reserved its decision on hearing a criminal writ petition filed by Bibhav Kumar against his arrest for assaulting MP Swati Maliwal. Kumar seeks to declare his arrest as illegal, citing a violation of his rights. This case involves political figures and their accusations, adding complexity to the situation.
The Delhi High Court’s decision to increase compensation to Rs 30 lakh for the families of manual scavenging victims is a significant move towards addressing injustices. This followed a Supreme Court ruling to enhance compensation, emphasizing the need for adequate measures. The families of the deceased workers are rightfully entitled to this enhanced compensation, and the court has ordered for the remaining amount to be paid within eight weeks.