Bombay High Court directed Centre to decide on posthumous Padma Vibhushan for Khashaba Dadasaheb Jadhav. Court noted his undisputed status as India’s first individual Olympic medallist, seeking decision by May 4.
The Supreme Court directed that Teesta Setalvad’s plea for passport release be heard by a three judge bench. Noting her bail was granted by a similar bench, the court held parity in bench strength was appropriate for consideration.
The Supreme Court agreed to examine a plea seeking safe repatriation of 26 Indians allegedly detained in Russia and forced into the Ukraine conflict. The bench asked the Centre to obtain instructions, taking note of the serious allegations.
