A Delhi court slammed the Investigating Officer for filing a false report to mislead the court and ordered departmental action against the Delhi Police, including the ACP and SHO, citing gross negligence and supervisory lapses in handling the probe.
The Allahabad High Court criticized an Investigating Officer for appearing in casual attire during court proceedings and ordered the UP DGP to enforce uniform policies for police officers in court. The court emphasized that non-compliance undermines judicial decorum, while also granting bail to the accused in a corruption-related case.
The Calcutta High Court quashed the case against a man accused of mocking Mamata Banerjee in a YouTube video. Justice Ajay Kumar Gupta stated that there was no strong evidence or valid grounds to continue the trial. He noted that filing a charge sheet without solid proof is not enough to justify legal proceedings. The verdict reinforces the importance of substantial evidence in criminal cases.
Today, On 4th January, The Rouse Avenue Court reserved its order on AAP MP Sanjay Singh’s plea seeking modifications in his bail conditions. Singh, out on bail in the excise policy case, requested changes to facilitate his international travel for public welfare events. The court’s decision on the matter is awaited.
The Supreme Court ruled that the police acted “completely illegal” by filing a charge-sheet against an individual contrary to a court order prohibiting coercive action. Although it dismissed contempt notices against the officers involved after accepting their apologies, it warned that future violations could lead to contempt proceedings and mandated a review of police directives.
