A 29-year-old man, Ashwin Makwana, arrested in Rajkot under Gujarat’s new law against black magic and superstitious practices. He was caught performing rituals in a crematorium and posting a video online. This is the first case under the law, which aims to curb inhuman and harmful rituals.
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Deputy Commissioner of Police Manoj Kumar Meena emphasized in an affidavit that the brutal assault on AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal at the Chief Minister’s residence had a profound impact on the public. The accused, a close aide to the Chief Minister, is seeking bail, but the police argue that this would jeopardize the safety of the victim and her family.
Taking selfies or videos in polling booths is illegal, ensuring voter privacy and preventing election interference. Technology in elections can improve accessibility but introduces cybersecurity risks. India’s laws safeguard voting privacy, prohibiting disclosure of voting choice and use of electronic devices in polling stations. Violations may result in legal consequences and disqualification as a voter.
Today (22nd April): The Supreme Court has asked the Gujarat Government to respond to the bail plea of retired IAS officer Pradeep Sharma, accused of illegally converting government land during his tenure as collector of Kutch district. After the Gujarat High Court rejected his bail plea, Sharma appealed to the Supreme Court, citing previous misconduct allegations.
The Gujarat High Court dismissed criminal charges against a teacher and school trustee accused of driving a student to suicide through slapping and humiliation. The court ruled there was no evidence of instigation toward suicide. The decision cited lack of evidence and emphasized the need for close linkage between instigation and the act of suicide.
The Karnataka High Court has recently declined to quash a criminal complaint lodged against a lawyer who stands accused of raping an intern. The court, presided over by Justice M Nagaprasanna, stated that any interference would be tantamount to endorsing the accused’s alleged actions. Justice Nagaprasanna observed, “If a naive student of law, enters the […]
