Mumbai, March 19: The Bombay High Court has strongly criticized Mumbai police for not acting quickly on a senior citizen’s complaint about a digital fraud in which she lost Rs 32 lakh. The court said that in cyber fraud cases, immediate action is necessary to prevent further loss and directed the police to improve their response system.
The BRS opposition party has petitioned the Supreme Court for the disqualification of ten MLAs who defected to the Congress, after the Legislative Assembly Speaker took no action for nine months on previous petitions. They reference a High Court ruling that mandated timely resolution of disqualification claims against the defectors.
The Kerala High Court, led by Justice A. Badharudeen, quashed criminal proceedings against a mother for failing to report her 17-year-old daughter’s pregnancy, citing her emotional trauma as the cause for her delay. The Court emphasized that her actions were not intentional and further prosecution would be unjustified.
The Telangana High Court directed the State Legislative Assembly to address disqualification petitions against defected MLAs within four weeks. The Court stated that if no action is taken, the matter will be reopened and appropriate orders passed. The bench questioned the tolerance of the Speaker’s inaction and emphasized the need for timely resolution.
The Kerala High Court criticized the government’s inaction regarding the Justice Hema Committee report exposing exploitation in the Malayalam film industry. The court instructed the SIT to report on its actions, emphasizing the state’s failure to address women’s issues. The report led to investigations and resignations, highlighting the industry’s power dynamics and gender disparities.
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