Yesterday, On 23rd September, the Orissa High Court instructed the State to outline measures to safeguard the dignity of soldiers after an alleged assault incident involving an army officer and his lawyer-fiancée. The Court also requested a report on CCTV installations in police stations and imposed restrictions on disclosing the couple’s identities to protect their privacy.
Today, On 24th September,the Punjab and Haryana High Court began a suo motu Public Interest Litigation after a man committed suicide at the Golden Temple using a firearm from a security officer accompanying a judge. The court identified the incident as a serious security lapse and summoned the Punjab Director General of Police for an investigation.
The Union Law Ministry informed the Lok Sabha that 38 candidates from SC, ST, OBC, and BC are being considered for High Court judgeships. Among the 205 pending recommendations by High Court Collegiums, 16.8% have been from these backgrounds since 2018. The government’s stance on approving candidates based on social media activity remains vague.
K Chandrasekhar Rao’s government in Telangana allegedly tapped the phones of a high court judge, his wife, and other individuals, including politicians and mediapersons, in violation of laws. Hyderabad police commissioner K Srinivas Reddy submitted a detailed affidavit mentioning the unauthorized interception of call and IP details, leading to a chargesheet against six accused.
The Bar Council of Kerala (BCK) has taken a stand against what it deems as troubling treatment of lawyers by a High Court judge, urging for greater empathy and respect towards advocates within the judicial system. Also Read- Delhi High Court Dismisses Plea For New Arbitrator In Time-Barred Dispute Against Maruti (lawchakra.in) In a recent […]
The Supreme Court of India recently nullified a judgment delivered by a retired judge of the Madras High Court. The Supreme Court bench, comprising Justices Abhay S. Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan, took a critical stance on the matter. The Supreme Court of India recently nullified a judgment delivered by a retired judge of the Madras […]