The Bombay High Court dismissed a woman’s plea seeking to reopen a rape and criminal intimidation case against JSW Group MD Sajjan Jindal. The Court held that once the complainant accepted the closure report and declined to pursue the case, no further interference was warranted.
The Calcutta High Court has ordered the West Bengal Board of Primary Education to revise and republish the entire 2017 recruitment list of 42,949 primary school teachers due to errors in training status. This decision aims to rectify discrepancies identified in candidates’ records, reinforcing the integrity of the hiring process.
Today, On 14th August, The Supreme Court criticized the Gujarat government for appealing a High Court ruling favoring a sweeper, questioning the decision and demanding details about the officials involved. This stern stance emphasizes adherence to judicial rulings impacting lower-level employees’ livelihoods, stressing responsible government decision-making. Additionally, it warns against unnecessary delays or challenges, reinforcing the importance of justice and efficiency in governance.
The Tripura government plans to challenge a High Court ruling that grants gratuity benefits to Anganwadi workers and helpers under the ICDS project, following a May judgment influenced by a similar Supreme Court verdict in Gujarat. The ruling mandates retrospective application, ensuring all Anganwadi workers and helpers, including retirees, are eligible for gratuity benefits.
Today (1st April): The Supreme Court declined to halt the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) study on the Bhojshala Temple and Kamal Maula Mosque complex in Madhya Pradesh. The survey aims to determine the religious nature of the site. This decision follows a directive from the Madhya Pradesh High Court and a plea to prevent Muslims from offering prayers at the complex.
The Karnataka High Court fined The New Indian Express Rs.10 lakh for irresponsible reporting on a sensitive judicial matter, leading to charges being dropped against a judge. Justice NS Sanjay Gowda criticized the publication for disclosing sensitive information without giving the implicated parties a chance to respond. The court emphasized the need for responsible journalism and called for an internal inquiry into the leaked report.
Yesterday(on 18th March),The Madras High Court upheld the suspension of former additional district judge A Rajasekaran for participating in a controversial conference call with the prime accused in a murder case, former Kanchi seer, Shankaracharya Jayendra Saraswathi. The decision dismissed Rajasekaran’s petition and emphasized the seriousness of the charges, resulting in his dismissal from service.