The Supreme Court will hear the CBI’s Special Leave Petition challenging anticipatory bail granted to West Bengal DGP Rajeev Kumar in the Saradha chit fund case. A contempt petition against him may also be addressed alongside the SLP.
Justice Alok Verma of the Uttarakhand High Court has recused himself from hearing the contempt petition filed by whistleblower IFS officer Sanjiv Chaturvedi. With this, a record 16 judges have withdrawn from cases involving Chaturvedi, highlighting challenges faced by government whistleblowers.
The Supreme Court blasted the Madhya Pradesh government and CBI for failing to arrest two police inspectors accused in a tribal youth’s custodial death. The Bench warned of contempt if arrests are not made by October 7.
The Supreme Court declined to hear a plea by the family of slain Maoist leader Basavaraju seeking his body for final rites. The bench said contempt was not the remedy and asked them to pursue other legal options.
The Supreme Court noted complaints of mishandling of encounter victims’ bodies in Chhattisgarh but said “contempt petition will not help”, advising families to pursue remedies through NHRC or other legal channels.
The Supreme Court urged a woman litigant to argue her case in person instead of via video conferencing, citing suspicious conduct. The bench offered her legal assistance and full travel expenses through NALSA for a fair hearing.
Allahabad High Court criticized UP officers for ignoring court orders until contempt notices or personal appearances are ordered. The Court dismissed a delayed state appeal, calling it a result of administrative negligence.
Today, On 21st July, The Supreme Court deferred the criminal contempt plea against WB CM Mamata Banerjee, warning, “Don’t try to politicize your political battle before the Court.” The bench made it clear the courtroom is not a political platform.
Supreme Court to hear criminal contempt plea against West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee tomorrow. Matter listed as Item No. 3 before Chief Justice B.R. Gavai’s bench.
The Supreme Court asked BCI Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra to assist in checking compliance with the enrolment fee cap, saying, “We are not inclined to issue notice, but want BCI’s response to examine compliance with para 109.”
