A Maharashtra woman doctor has revealed in her suicide note that a police officer raped her four times and subjected her to mental and physical abuse over several months, exposing shocking allegations of harassment and police atrocities.
Today, On 25th April, The Bombay High Court slammed the state government for not registering an FIR against police officers in the Badlapur accused encounter case, calling it a “brazen violation of our order.” The Court warned that criminal contempt proceedings would be initiated if the case papers were not transferred immediately.
Today, On 7th April, The Bombay High Court ordered a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into the Badlapur encounter case. After the verdict, Special Public Prosecutor Amit Desai requested a two-week stay to move the Supreme Court. However, the court refused to grant the stay. The SIT will now begin its investigation without delay.
The Supreme Court Today (Jan 20) postponed the hearing of a Bihar Policewoman’s plea challenging a Patna High Court decision that quashed an FIR against IPS officer Pushkar Anand, whom she accused of rape under a false promise of marriage. The court directed amendments to the petition, while the plea argued the High Court ignored evidence and legal principles in dismissing the case.
A woman Deputy Superintendent of Police from Bihar has appealed to the Supreme Court against a Patna High Court decision dismissing her complaint of rape against an IPS officer. She alleges the officer misused his position of authority to establish a relationship, promising marriage, which he later denied citing vague reasons. The court had earlier ruled their relationship was consensual, but the woman insists the FIR and evidence clearly show the commission of the crime. The Supreme Court will now review the case.
The Punjab government dismissed DSP Gursher Singh for facilitating gangster Lawrence Bishnoi’s interview while he was in custody, following a report by the Special Investigation Team highlighting police collusion. This decision was presented in court, alongside actions against senior officers and plans for further departmental inquiries. Bishnoi is tied to the Sidhu Moosewala murder case.
The Karnataka High Court has denied anticipatory bail for two senior police officials involved in a high-profile Bitcoin scam. Inspector Chandradhara S R and Deputy Superintendent of Police Shridhar K Pujar were accused of manipulating evidence and aiding illegal activities. This decision underscores the court’s commitment to upholding the integrity of the judicial process in cases of corruption and malfeasance.
