Journalist Ajeet Bharti has approached the Punjab and Haryana High Court fearing action by the Punjab Police over his remarks about CJI B.R. Gavai. He said his comments were journalistic opinions on matters of public importance, not criminal in nature.
Today, On 3rd March, Former SEBI Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch and other officials have approached the Bombay High Court seeking to quash the FIR in a listing fraud case. The matter was mentioned before Justice SG Dige and is expected to be heard tomorrow. The FIR was filed following a special court’s directive to investigate alleged stock market fraud and regulatory violations. SEBI has opposed the order, calling it baseless and arguing that it was not given a chance to present its defense.
SEBI has decided to challenge the court’s order to file an FIR against its former chief and officials. The board argues that the case is based on a weak petition and that the court did not hear its side. SEBI insists that the allegations are not strong enough for such action. It plans to contest the order legally.
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The Supreme Court warned in the Nirbhaya verdict that stricter anti-rape laws alone are insufficient to stop crimes against women. Despite this, the National Crime Records Bureau’s 2023 report shows a rising trend in such crimes, with 4,45,256 cases registered across India in 2022. The need for attitudinal change and practical measures to ensure women’s safety was emphasized.
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Today, On 16th August, Kolkata Police intensified efforts against fake news by lodging 10 FIRs, investigating 35 cases, and issuing 200 notices related to the alleged rape and murder of a doctor. This crackdown targets deliberate misinformation that could disrupt justice and fuel public unrest. The authorities are committed to safeguarding the integrity of the investigation.
Today, On 29th May, The Special Investigation Team (SIT) challenged HD Revanna’s bail in a high-profile case involving sexual abuse and kidnapping. Revanna faces serious allegations, and the SIT argues that the lower court made an error in granting bail. The case is set to be heard on May 31st by the Karnataka High Court. Additionally, Revanna has filed petitions seeking to quash the FIRs against him.
The Supreme Court heard the ED’s petition challenging Tamil Nadu’s lack of cooperation in sharing FIRs for money laundering cases. This includes the Ankit Tiwari bribery case. The court proposed a judicial oversight to address conflicts between central and state agencies. It will address these cases on March 20. There are parallels with disputes in West Bengal.
