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Today, On 29th July, the Saket Court suspended activist Medha Patkar’s sentence for defaming Delhi L-G VK Saxena and granted her bail on a bond of Rs. 25,000. The court also issued a notice to the Delhi L-G, seeking his response by September 4. Patkar had been sentenced to five months in jail and ordered to pay damages but has now been granted bail.
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Today, On 26th June, In the NEET paper leak case, two accused in Patna are now in CBI custody, as the agency investigates six cases across Bihar, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan. The suspects were initially held by the Bihar Police’s Economic Offences Wing. The CBI is also looking into reported irregularities in NEET exams and manipulations with OMR sheets.
A Gujarat court rejected the bail plea of Mahavirprasad Sharma, a key accused in the Godhra NEET scam case, expressing disappointment over the National Testing Agency’s failure to provide crucial evidence. The court noted pre-planned malpractices and strongly criticized the impact of fraudulent doctors on society. This decision underscores the pursuit of justice in the case.
Today( 3rd June),The Supreme Court of India has issued a notice to the Gujarat government regarding a plea challenging the Gujarat High Court’s ruling upholding the Land Grabbing (Prohibition) Act. A division bench has stayed proceedings related to the FIR against the appellants, with notices returnable in August, providing temporary relief to them.
Today, On 2nd May, In the Supreme Court, a significant case concerning the promotion of judicial officers has emerged, sparking widespread interest, the appointment of senior civil judges as additional district and sessions judges and the interpretation of Rule 5(1)(1). Suspension of promotions and calls for a Constitution bench highlight the case’s significance. The court also seeks clarification on promotion criteria, emphasizing the importance of interpreting rules.
The Gujarat High Court has ordered the Registrar of Gujarat National Law University to apologize for denying allegations of rape, molestation, discrimination, and favoritism. The court expressed concern over the lack of disciplinary actions and emphasized the need for an inquiry. Efforts to address student concerns were also detailed, aiming to build trust among the student body.
Today, 29th April, Three suspects involved in the shooting at Salman Khan’s residence sent to police custody by the MCOCA court. The court’s decision came after considering the seriousness of the charges and the need for further investigation into the incident. The suspects believed to have links to organized crime, prompting authorities to pursue the case with heightened scrutiny. Salman Khan’s security measures have also been reviewed in light of the incident.
Today, On 25th April, The Gujarat High Court initiated an investigation into the former Vadodara civic chief’s involvement in a boat tragedy, where 12 students and 2 teachers died. The court highlighted irregularities in awarding the project to Kotia Projects and doubts about their qualification. The inquiry aims to uncover administrative and ethical misconduct.