A woman allegedly entered the Varanasi District Judge’s courtroom, occupied the judge’s chair, and refused to leave. The unusual incident created chaos among lawyers, leading to a police response after she reportedly acted like a presiding judge.
The Madras High Court held that a wife’s police complaint against husband or matrimonial family cannot alone amount to mental cruelty unless proven false or malicious. The Court dismissed husband’s divorce plea, protecting a spouse’s right to seek legal remedies.
The Centre took control of Jaipur Polo Ground in Delhi’s Race Course area after an eviction order, stating the land would serve a larger public purpose. The move followed Delhi High Court proceedings involving environmental concerns and club premises.
The Jharkhand High Court directed the state government to constitute a three-member committee within 10 days to monitor jail conditions, inmate welfare, and facilities across prisons. The order was passed during suo motu proceedings following Supreme Court directions.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court rejected bail pleas of three juveniles accused in a sexual assault case involving a visually impaired minor girl. The Court noted that the victim identified the accused through their voices and observed that release would defeat justice.
The Supreme Court denied bail to a 60-year-old woman accused under the NDPS Act, citing repeated alleged involvement in similar offences. Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra made strong observations during the hearing regarding her conduct and credibility.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ordered immediate restoration of custody of a seven-year-old girl to her mother, holding that the father could not retain custody without a court order. The Court noted the child’s wish to live with her mother.
The Kolkata Police formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the Alipore fire that damaged approximately 4000 Electronic Voting Machines stored in a government building. The investigation will examine the cause, negligence, security failures, and possible criminal involvement.
The Supreme Court held that disciplinary authorities must exercise caution before imposing dismissal from service, as such punishment severely affects employees and their dependents. The Court said dismissal should be reserved for cases involving the most serious misconduct.
The Delhi High Court refused to extend the CBSE Class XII answer-sheet verification and re-evaluation deadline, citing possible delays in results. The Court noted that reopening the portal could affect admissions and directed individual students to approach it if required.
