The Supreme Court intervened after learning that four successive Benches of the Punjab and Haryana High Court recused from hearing a former judicial officer’s challenge against dismissal from service. CJI Surya Kant sought details but declined to transfer the case.
The Supreme Court ruled that not all consensual relationships can be deemed rape based on a false promise to marry. This decision came while addressing a case involving a former judicial officer accused of rape. The court emphasized the need to prevent misuse of legal processes in failed relationships, terminating the ongoing criminal proceedings.
The Calcutta High Court has directed the West Bengal government to respond to serious allegations in a PIL regarding corruption and abuse in state-run medical colleges, including exam tampering and sexual harassment. Petitioners demand a Special Investigation Team to probe the alleged “threat culture” and requested record preservation for evidence.
A retired judge, Justice DSR Varma, filed a complaint in Hyderabad on February 27, alleging that he was defrauded of Rs 2.5 crore by two individuals who promised to provide BJP electoral bonds and opportunities in the US. The accused failed to deliver the bonds, raising concerns about political funding misuse and the need for stricter safeguards.