Today, On 21st July, The Supreme Court took suo motu cognizance of student suicides at IIT Kharagpur and Sharda University, observing, “Something is wrong.” The court raised serious concerns over institutional accountability and delays in timely police action and investigation.
Today, On 21st July, The Supreme Court granted interim protection from arrest to actor Shreyas Talpade in connection with a marketing scam case in Haryana. The actor had approached the top court seeking relief from coercive action by the state police.
Supreme Court to hear if lawyers can be summoned by ED for giving legal advice. Bench led by CJI B.R. Gavai to take up the matter suo motu.
Today, On 2nd July, A Mohali court extended the remand of SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia by four more days in the disproportionate assets case. He is accused of laundering Rs.540 crore of alleged “drug money,” says Punjab Vigilance Bureau.
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.
