The Madras High Court today is examining petitions to transfer the investigation of a sexual assault case at Anna University to the CBI. Lawyers claimed the release of the FIR was illegal and demanded an SIT. The court criticized the police’s handling of the case and ordered reports from both the government and Anna University.
Yesterday, On 28th November, A Varanasi court dismissed a plea against Rahul Gandhi for his comments about Sikhs made during a US visit, alleging insecurity among them in India. The court found no basis for legal action, citing a lack of specificity regarding offenses, despite claims that Gandhi’s remarks could incite fear among Sikhs.
The Supreme Court ruled that High Court judges must adhere to jurisdiction assigned by the Chief Justice, prohibiting them from reclassifying petitions without consent. In a case concerning the dismissal of a writ petition, the Court upheld this authority, emphasizing that jurisdictional assignment is crucial for judges when hearing cases.
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Tollywood star Allu Arjun filed a petition in the Andhra Pradesh High Court to dismiss a case stemming from a May 2024 election rally supporting former MLA Shilpa Ravichandra. Accused of violating election conduct by gathering a crowd without permission, Arjun seeks legal protection from arrest. The court will hear the case soon.
Today, On 17th October, the Supreme Court postponed the review hearing of its 2022 decision on the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) to November 27. The previous ruling affirmed the Enforcement Directorate’s powers to arrest and seize property without an FIR, provoking debate on state powers versus individual rights in financial crime enforcement.
Yesterday, On 9th October, the Madras High Court dismissed a habeas corpus petition concerning the arrest of eight Samsung workers during a protest. The court found the petition unnecessary as the arrested individuals had been released by a magistrate. While this case’s legal issue was resolved, broader social and labor concerns remain unaddressed.
Yesterday, On 3rd October, the Delhi High Court issued notices to X (formerly Twitter) and The New Indian for publishing a “contemptuous” legal notice that undermined the court’s dignity. The judge emphasized the necessity for their representatives to attend the next hearing on October 28, as the legal notice contained malicious allegations against the court.
Amit Vyas, representing Coldplay fans in India, has filed a criminal complaint with Mumbai’s Economic Offences Wing against BookMyShow and Live Nation, alleging ticketing fraud for the band’s upcoming concerts. He claims unethical practices and manipulation enabled ticket bots to thrive, depriving genuine fans of access and leading to inflated resale prices.
The CBI informed the court that Sandip Ghosh, former principal of RG Kar Medical College, was willfully absent from the crime scene in the Kolkata doctor’s rape and murder case. Investigators suspect external influences on Ghosh’s actions, which hindered the investigation, raising concerns about a possible larger conspiracy involving him and police officer Abhijit Mondal.