The Odisha Deputy Speaker’s office filed a complaint seeking an FIR against two Assistant Executive Engineers over alleged forgery, misuse of official documents, and service rule violations. The complaint was submitted at Capital Police Station, Bhubaneswar.
Wife of an Air Force personnel in Nagpur has alleged that her husband’s former classmate and associates subjected her to rape, blackmail, alleged black magic, and forced religious conversion. Police arrested two accused, Ayaaz Madare and Ameen Shaikh, while a team searches for an allegedly involved cleric.
The Supreme Court dismissed a PIL seeking directions on urban infrastructure growth around airports after the Air India AI171 crash near Ahmedabad. A Bench led by CJI Surya Kant said aviation safety and planning issues require policymakers and experts, remarking, “We are not scientists.”
The Karnataka Government appointed a new panel of law officers to represent the State before the High Court, including 42 Additional Government Advocates and 27 Government Pleaders. The appointments feature significant women representation, with 26 women lawyers selected across both categories.
The Supreme Court denied anticipatory bail to two men accused of obstructing road construction, assaulting workers, and making caste-based remarks. The Court criticised alleged misuse of RTI activism, observing that some individuals were interfering with public authorities and official duties.
Former Bombay High Court judge Gautam Patel approached Mumbai Police over alleged threatening letters sent to him and his family linked to his 2024 Dawoodi Bohra succession dispute verdict. The complaint mentions repeated threats, including a letter sent to London.
A woman allegedly entered the Varanasi District Judge’s courtroom, occupied the judge’s chair, and refused to leave. The unusual incident created chaos among lawyers, leading to a police response after she reportedly acted like a presiding judge.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant observed that international arbitration is increasingly mirroring the delays, costs, and procedural complexities of traditional litigation. Speaking in London, he cautioned that arbitration faces growing challenges relating to efficiency, accessibility, affordability, and effective dispute resolution.
A lecture by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant at the University of London’s Birkbeck campus drew controversy after a tense exchange during the question-and-answer session. Attendees raised concerns regarding freedom of dissent in India and remarks linked to the term “cockroach” during discussions on artificial intelligence and international law.
A viral video showing 85-year-old Deep Rai alias Jisa Rai leaving a Bihar court with a walking stick after being sentenced in a 34-year-old criminal case nearly prompted the Supreme Court to initiate suo motu proceedings, reigniting debate over judicial delays and prolonged criminal trials.
