Puri Rath Yatra stampede was termed “very unfortunate” by the Law Minister, who assured that strict action will follow after a senior officer investigates the tragedy. The government awaits the inquiry report before proceeding further.
An intern at IIT Madras was allegedly sexually harassed by a food court staff member on campus. Taking serious note, the National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognisance of the reported assault case.
The Bombay High Court criticized Maharashtra Police for poor and biased investigation in a dowry harassment case and quashed the FIR against the husband and five family members, citing misuse of Section 498-A IPC.
Today, On 23rd June, The NHRC has taken suo motu cognizance of the brutal gang-rape of a 20-year-old girl in Gopalpur, Odisha, saying the incident may “raise a serious issue of violation of human rights,” and issued notices.
An assistant professor, a woman scholar, and her mother have been booked for abetment to suicide after a court order in connection with the February death of a 24-year-old IIT Kanpur PhD student.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said any action against Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav over his hate speech will be decided by the Supreme Court. He clarified that the matter does not fall under the government’s jurisdiction or control.
The National Commission for Women has taken suo motu cognizance of the gang-rape of a 20-year-old college student at Gopalpur beach in Odisha, demanding immediate arrests, speedy investigation, free medical aid, and psychological support for the victim.
Journalists Shazia Nisar and Adarsh Jha were arrested by Noida Police for allegedly blackmailing Bharat24 CMD Jagdish Chandra with a fake rape case threat and extorting money. Both are now in judicial custody.
Today, On 23rd May, The Supreme Court strongly criticised the Rajasthan government over the rising number of student suicides in Kota. It questioned why such tragedies were happening only in Kota and urged the state to seriously address the issue.
The Supreme Court of India expressed concerns about the unregulated status of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin during a recent hearing. While the government taxes crypto transactions at 30%, it lacks a regulatory framework. Justice Suryakant emphasized the risks and potential illegal uses of cryptocurrencies, calling for a structured legal approach.
