Today, On 19th July, A Public Interest Litigation has been filed in the Supreme Court against MNS chief Raj Thackeray, accusing him of inciting violence and spreading hatred against Hindi-speaking people amid the ongoing Marathi vs Hindi language controversy in Maharashtra.
NEW DELHI: Today, 11th March, In a new setback for Arvind Kejriwal, who is currently out on bail in the alleged Delhi liquor policy scam case and recently lost the Delhi Assembly elections – including his own New Delhi constituency – a court in the national capital has ordered the registration of a first information report (FIR) against him and other leaders from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) over the alleged misuse of public funds for putting up large hoardings.
MUMBAI: Today, 27th Feb, The Bombay High Court has strongly criticized the Sessions Court’s decision to put on hold a magistrate’s findings that questioned the genuineness of the alleged ‘encounter’ of Akshay Shinde, an accused in the Badlapur sexual assault case. The High Court expressed shock over the Sessions Court’s order and raised serious concerns about judicial propriety.
The Supreme Court today (18th Dec) reserved judgment on a petition advocating for a comprehensive rehabilitation framework and enhanced victim protection in human trafficking cases. Senior Advocate Aparna Bhat argued the lack of effective institutional measures, emphasizing the need for a specialized agency, while the Union contended existing laws and structures are adequate for addressing trafficking.
Three new criminal laws, described as a significant modernization of India’s criminal justice system, have been praised by Dr. Adish C. Aggarwala. These laws include specific timelines for trials and verdicts, aiming to strengthen the response to crimes and increase public confidence. They cover substantive crime, procedure, and evidence, with plans for widespread implementation and public education.
On Thursday(21st March),A petition filed in the Bombay High Court seeks FIRs against politicians for hate speeches following Mira Road violence. Prominent politicians, including Nitesh Rane, T Raja Singh, and Geeta Jain, are accused of exacerbating tensions with their speeches. The petitioners highlight police inaction and emphasize the need for unbiased law enforcement to maintain communal harmony.
