Rajasthan High Court has directed the State Election Commission to take immediate action to conduct overdue municipality elections. The court emphasized that the Election Commission cannot remain a silent spectator, upholding local self-governance and constitutional requirements.
Today, On 8th September, Supreme Court orders Centre to respond to a plea against Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu within three weeks, saying, “We must have a clear-cut answer regarding who received the contracts and the process involved,” emphasizing government accountability.
Today, On 6th August, The Supreme Court has reserved its verdict on petitions challenging the 2018 amendments to the Prevention of Corruption Act. It questioned how governance benefits when honest decisions are attacked by frivolous online allegations against officers.
Today, On 10th July, In the Kolkata law college gang-rape case, the survivor told the Calcutta High Court, “I am satisfied with the Kolkata Police probe.” The Court took note of her statement while monitoring the investigation’s progress.
Today, On 7th July, BJP MP Tejasvi Surya told the Karnataka High Court that the new Bengaluru Metro fare is “unaffordable for many middle-class commuters.” He accused BMRCL of hiding the report that recommended the steep fare hike.
In the Kolkata Law College gang rape case, the Calcutta High Court has asked the government to submit a status report on the investigation. Meanwhile, the victim’s family wants to join the PIL demanding a CBI probe.
Today, On 30th June, In the Kolkata Law College gang-rape case, three PILs were filed in the Calcutta High Court seeking an urgent hearing and a court-monitored investigation led by a retired judge to ensure justice and accountability.
The Allahabad High Court condemned UP police and civil officials for demolishing a house despite a stay order, highlighting a troubling culture of defiance among state officers. The Court emphasized the seriousness of such violations and ordered responsible officials to submit affidavits explaining their actions, mandating restoration of the demolished property.
The National Commission for Women took suo motu cognizance of the gangrape of a girl student inside Kolkata Law College. NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar sought a time-bound probe and a detailed police report within 3 days.
A girl student was allegedly gangraped inside South Calcutta Law College in Kasba on June 25 between 7:30 PM and 10:50 PM. Police have arrested three accused, including a former student and two current students.
