Today, On 16th May, Swati Maliwal accuses an unnamed individual of manipulating videos to protect themselves, raising concerns about political tactics and media integrity. She alleges assault by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s personal secretary and filed an FIR with detailed accounts of the incident. The accused individual’s attempts at self-protection through video manipulation are under scrutiny.
Today, 14th May, The Calcutta High Court addressed concerns of police overaction raised by ex-judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay, highlighting potential issues with law enforcement’s actions. Gangopadhyay, a BJP candidate, sought to quash an FIR filed against him, alleging political motivation. The case was removed from the list and referred to the Chief Justice for reassignment.
The Delhi High Court criticized a lower court’s decision to discharge two individuals accused of child pornography involvement, citing procedural errors. A public interest litigation challenged the decision, leading the high court to convert it into a suo motu revision petition. The court ordered a reassessment of the evidence and appointed an advocate to assist. A notice was issued to the accused for explanation. The CBI decided not to appeal the lower court’s ruling. The High Court clarified that PIL is generally not entertained in criminal matters.