A Delhi court directed the police to provide a detailed report on the evidence collected from X (formerly Twitter) in the case against BJP leader Kapil Mishra. The case relates to his alleged objectionable statements posted on January 23, 2020, during the Delhi assembly elections. The court’s order highlights the importance of digital evidence in legal proceedings. Authorities are expected to verify whether Mishra’s statements violated election laws or incited unrest.
A 40-year-old Delhi businessman, Puneet Khurana, was found dead at his home in a suspected suicide amid an ongoing divorce dispute. His family alleges harassment by his wife and her family, citing a 59-minute video recording left by Puneet detailing the ordeal. Police are investigating the case, and the body has been sent for post-mortem examination. The incident mirrors a recent similar case in Bengaluru.
A 22-year-old murder suspect, Kiran Santosh Bharam, threw a slipper at a judge during a hearing in Thane, missing the judge and prompting an FIR. Following this incident, 11 police personnel were suspended for negligence concerning security breaches, including a video of a guard with a gun on court premises.
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The High Court criticized police actions in POCSO Act cases, emphasizing that they should target those leaking sensitive information instead of journalists. The court highlighted the importance of press freedom and mandated investigations to uncover real offenders. It also noted police misconduct toward a minor victim and ordered protection measures and a CBI investigation.
Today, On 30th September, the Karnataka High Court suspended the investigation of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman related to the Electoral Bonds case, following a petition by BJP member Nalin Kumar Kateel. The complaint, filed by activist Adarsh R. Iyer, alleges extortion linked to electoral bonds, which has faced legal challenges.
Today, On 19th July, A first-year law student in Prayagraj arrested for threatening to bomb Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The student admitted to posting the threat on a microblogging platform to gain fame, inspired by YouTube videos. He was swiftly detained, and legal proceedings are underway, sparking discussions on security and public figure safety.
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court ruled in favor of Muslim policemen, allowing them to maintain trimmed beards while on duty, respecting their religious practices. The court emphasized the need to balance individual rights with police force uniformity. The decision annulled a constable’s punishment for maintaining a beard, highlighting respect for diversity in religious practices in India.
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On Monday (29th April): The Delhi High Court directed police protection for a transgender candidate filing a nomination for the 2024 Lok Sabha Election, emphasizing equal protection under Article 14 of the Constitution. This came after the candidate faced a life-threatening attack. The court instructed the police to ensure security and facilitate the nomination process in South Delhi.