Karnataka HC has ordered the creation of a fully empowered Cyber Command Centre to fight rising digital crimes, stressing independence from politics. The court warned that without such a specialised agency, “justice will remain a mirage for thousands of victims.”
The Supreme Court has directed Jharkhand High Court judges to take sanctioned leave of 10-12 weeks to write long-pending judgments. This move aims to clear backlogs and deliver timely justice to litigants waiting for verdicts.
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of three people for forging Madras High Court orders, calling it “one of the most dreaded acts of contempt” that hinders justice and involves deliberate forgery of court records.
NEW DELHI: On Friday, the Supreme Court of India decided not to interfere in an ongoing case regarding illegal tree felling in Delhi. Instead, it has left the decision to the Delhi High Court on whether it wants to continue hearing the matter, even though a similar issue is under consideration by the apex court.
The Madras High Court urged the Tamil Nadu government to consider establishing an open-air jail exclusively for women. This proposal aims to provide a conducive and rehabilitative environment for female inmates, mirroring the benefits offered to male prisoners. The court’s directive came during the hearing of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the existing rules.
