The Allahabad High Court expressed concern over bail being granted in rape and murder cases due to shortcomings in Uttar Pradesh’s forensic infrastructure, urging the State to modernize FSL facilities with advanced equipment and adequate staff. The Court directed that its order be placed before Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
The CBI arrested former district judge Giribala Singh in the suspicious death case of daughter-in-law Twisha Sharma in Bhopal, while conducting extensive forensic examination using high-intensity 3D imaging technology to reconstruct the alleged incident and examine visibility from neighbouring residential properties surrounding the matrimonial home.
Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal criticised the Centre and Supreme Court over the probe into Justice Yashwant Varma, stating, “Without any investigation, an institution is being attacked,” raising serious concerns about judicial independence and fairness.
Today, On 17th June, Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal criticised the Supreme Court-appointed inquiry panel, stating, “3-member committee condemned the judge without providing him a chance to defend himself.” He called out the lack of due process and procedural fairness in the probe.
Kapil Sibal slammed the government for protecting Justice Yadav while targeting Justice Varma, saying, “The government clearly wants to save the judge.” He questioned why the same rules weren’t applied in both cases.
The Citizen Consumer and Civic Action Group plans to release an environmental law enforcement manual aimed at enhancing the investigation and prosecution of environmental crimes. This manual encourages collaboration among agencies and aims to elevate the perception of environmental violations as serious offenses. Current case numbers in Tamil Nadu are notably low compared to national figures.
