Today, On 5th February, The Supreme Court criticised States for appointing acting police chiefs instead of sending timely DGP recommendations to the UPSC. It said delays harmed senior officers’ careers and asked the UPSC to approach the Court when States stall appointments.
Today, On 1st April, The Tripura government informed the Supreme Court that it is complying with the 2006 apex court ruling on police reforms. It stated that the process for appointing a regular Director General of Police (DGP) began on March 7. The update was provided in response to concerns over adherence to established guidelines. This move aims to ensure transparency and efficiency in police leadership appointments.
The Madras High Court Registry requested Rs.20.04 crore from the Tamil Nadu government to install CCTV cameras in court complexes. Chief Justice K.R. Shriram’s bench has granted the government four weeks to respond to the Registry’s request. The Madras High Court has given the Tamil Nadu government four weeks to decide on sanctioning Rs. 20.04 […]
The Supreme Court will hear a contempt plea on Monday regarding the alleged non-compliance with its orders concerning farmer leader Dallewal. Earlier, the court criticized the Punjab government and some farmer leaders for making irresponsible media statements about efforts to end Dallewal’s indefinite hunger strike.
The Calcutta High Court, led by Justice Hiranmoy Bhattacharya, ordered the Police Superintendent to compile a report on incidents of vandalism during Durga Puja, following a plea for an independent investigation. The court emphasized the need for transparency and directed that the report be submitted by November 14.
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The Uttar Pradesh government, led by Yogi Adityanath, is introducing two ordinances to tackle unsanitary food practices, including spitting and contamination. These laws will impose strict penalties for offenders and ensure transparency in food handling for consumers. The measures aim to enhance food safety standards and bolster consumer protection in the state.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ordered the implementation of body cameras for police officers to enhance accountability. It mandated departmental inquiries for police officials failing to provide CCTV footage, emphasizing that negligence undermines justice. The court highlighted the need for proper SOPs and oversight to protect citizens’ rights and maintain police integrity.
The Supreme Court Today (Oct 4) lamented that the Telangana government has not been offering proper assistance to the Court during criminal case hearings. A Bench of Justices Hrishikesh Roy and SVN Bhatti expressed its sentiments in this regard today to the State’s Director General of Police (DGP), who was present virtually. The Court had directed the Telangana DGP to appear before it after the State counsel could not answer basic queries during an earlier hearing of a criminal case.
