The Citizen Consumer and Civic Action Group plans to release an environmental law enforcement manual aimed at enhancing the investigation and prosecution of environmental crimes. This manual encourages collaboration among agencies and aims to elevate the perception of environmental violations as serious offenses. Current case numbers in Tamil Nadu are notably low compared to national figures.
The Madras High Court Advocates’ Association (MHCAA) unanimously decided to boycott court proceedings on July 8 to protest three new criminal laws. The resolution emphasized the need for members’ support and cooperation for the protest’s success, citing concerns about the impact on justice and fairness in the legal system.
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The Karnataka High Court today granted anticipatory bail to Bhavani Revanna in a kidnapping case connected to sexual abuse allegations against her son, Prajwal Revanna. The court emphasized the avoidance of media trials and unnecessary arrests of women. Bhavani is accused of kidnapping a woman sexually assaulted by her son, who is currently in custody facing multiple accusations.
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Today (28th May): The CBI and ED opposed BRS leader K Kavitha’s bail plea, citing concerns about evidence tampering and witness influence in the Delhi excise policy case. Kavitha’s counsel argued for her release, emphasizing cooperation and innocence. The case involves alleged irregularities in the modification of the excise policy, resulting in a purported loss to the exchequer.
On Monday (18th March): The Delhi High Court emphasized that custodial torture should be avoided, and custodial interrogation is meant to aid investigations, not punish suspects. It granted anticipatory bail to an accused cooperating with the investigation and at low risk of fleeing. The court also warned against using bail for financial disputes better suited to civil courts.