Nearly 20 bureaucrats are being investigated for allegedly using fake income and disability certificates to claim reservation benefits in the UPSC Civil Services Examination, as confirmed by government officials on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.
The Supreme Court ordered a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe alleged custodial torture of two women during protests in West Bengal, replacing a previous CBI investigation. The Court directed the SIT’s formation and asked the Calcutta High Court to monitor the case, addressing concerns over bias and police integrity.
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Today, On 15th July, The Madras High Court urged the Tamil Nadu government to investigate whether police officers involved in the 2018 Sterlite firing received financial benefits from an industrialist. The court expressed suspicion that the firing was orchestrated to send a message to the people and ordered a thorough investigation into the assets of the officers involved.
Today, On 7th June, The Madras High Court discharged IPS Officer Pramod Kumar in the Paazee Forex extortion case, citing lack of evidence of demand and acceptance of a bribe. The court found the charges framed without due consideration and not supported by prima facie evidence. This signifies a significant development as it challenges the prosecution’s case involving financial misconduct.
Today, On 29th May, The Special Investigation Team (SIT) challenged HD Revanna’s bail in a high-profile case involving sexual abuse and kidnapping. Revanna faces serious allegations, and the SIT argues that the lower court made an error in granting bail. The case is set to be heard on May 31st by the Karnataka High Court. Additionally, Revanna has filed petitions seeking to quash the FIRs against him.