Today, On 28th June, The Ministry of Home Affairs issued SOP for filing Zero FIRs and e-FIRs under the BNSS framework to modernize crime reporting and make it more accessible. The guidelines aim to leverage technology, allowing victims to report crimes promptly and accurately. Zero FIR addresses jurisdictional challenges, ensuring swift initiation of investigations.
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The Calcutta High Court has directed the CISF to investigate whether CCTV cameras installed by the West Bengal Police outside BJP leader Arjun Singh’s house violate his privacy. Singh claimed they compromised his privacy, prompting the court to instruct the CISF to assess the cameras and report back by July 3rd. The cameras are part of a wider surveillance project in the area.
The Bollywood film ‘Jolly LLB 3’ faces legal trouble as the president of the Ajmer District Bar Association claims it ridicules lawyers and judges. The complaint seeks to stop filming and address alleged misrepresentations of the judiciary. The contentious scenes include physical assault on a lawyer, judges consuming ‘gutkha,’ and inappropriate financial dealings.
Today(on 8th April), The Calcutta High Court has mandated the state to submit a comprehensive report on cases involving Trinamool leader Arabul Islam by April 16. Arabul’s wife has accused the police of targeting her and escalating legal actions against her. The next hearing for this case is scheduled for April 16. Arabul was arrested on February 8 and faces various charges.
The Supreme Court intervened by halting notices issued by the Lok Sabha Secretariat after a BJP MP filed a complaint of “misconduct” against West Bengal officials. The complaint stemmed from clashes between BJP workers, police, and Sandeshkhali residents. The Court stayed the notices and summoned responses within four weeks, suspending proceedings in the lower House panel.
The Supreme Court dismissed the defamation case against Tejashwi Yadav after he retracted the statement “Gujaratis are cheats.” Justices Oka and Bhuyan issued the order following Yadav’s plea to relocate the trial. The Court quashed the case, citing petitioner’s withdrawal of the statement. The case involved a complaint filed by Haresh Mehta.