Justice Saugata Bhattacharyya of the Calcutta High Court has dismissed a writ petition by Tumpa Biswas alias Tumpa Roy questioning Bongaon Police Station FIR No. 703/2026, filed on an advocate’s complaint alleging fraudulent procurement and use of a Scheduled Caste certificate, holding there is no express bar on such a complaint, leaving her to seek pre-arrest bail if she fears arrest.
The Delhi High Court has flagged a fabricated version of one of its own orders, in which an unknown person added a line reading ‘interim stay granted’ to a genuine order passed in a second appeal, and has directed that the matter be investigated. Hearing a petition over alleged property fraud, Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav gave the petitioners liberty to approach the Registrar General and the Commissioner of Police, and directed the Commissioner to inquire and take action within two months.
Today, On 11th February, The Supreme Court has cancelled the bail granted to Mazahar Khan, accused of issuing counterfeit degree certificates to lawyers. The Court said the allegations indicate an organised pattern of fabricating and procuring false qualifications, undermining the integrity of the legal profession.
The Allahabad High Court dismissed a plea against Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Keshav Maurya concerning an alleged fake degree, stating the petitioner lacked legal standing. The court emphasized that only those directly affected by a crime can initiate proceedings, referencing specific provisions of the Criminal Procedure Code related to reporting certain offences.
Today, On 9th April, A special court reserved its order until April 15 on the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) objection to a closure report filed in a case allegedly involving the Chief Minister. The ED opposed the closure, citing unresolved issues and pending evidence. The court heard detailed arguments from both sides. The final decision is now expected next week.