A 42-year-old female constable filed a complaint against Lieutenant Colonel Varun Pratap Singh, accusing him of raping her after falsely promising to marry her. Singh, already married, allegedly used deceit to maintain a relationship, leading to a police case under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections for sexual intercourse based on a false promise.
The Supreme Court has requested a response from Maharashtra authorities regarding a petition claiming illegal demolition of a house and shop in Sindhudurg, prompted by a false complaint related to anti-India slogans. The petitioner argues this action violated a prior ruling mandating proper notice before demolitions, alleging political motivation behind the decision.
NEW DELHI: Today, 24th March: The Delhi High Court has immediately taken away judicial responsibilities from Justice Yashwant Varma after a large amount of cash was reportedly discovered at his residence. The decision was announced through an official circular on Monday, raising serious concerns over the issue. The High Court circular further stated that the court master of Division Bench-III, which was led by Justice Yashwant Varma, “will give dates in matters.” This means that ongoing cases under his jurisdiction will now be managed by the court master until further decisions are made.
Haryana: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has asked the Animal Welfare Board, Haryana, to investigate the rising dog bite cases in the state and submit an Action Taken Report (ATR) within four weeks. The issue gained attention after a news article highlighted government data presented in the Lok Sabha by the Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying.
The Cash-at-Judge’s-Door case has taken a new turn as former Chandigarh IGP Rajesh Kumar admitted to a clerical error in his statement. He clarified that the mistake involved the name of a judge, raising questions about the accuracy of key records in the case. The 2008 scandal involved an alleged cash delivery meant for Justice Nirmal Yadav, sparking a legal controversy.
Today, On 18th February, The Supreme Court granted bail to Christian Michel James, an alleged middleman in the AgustaWestland case. The case involves a suspected scam linked to the purchase of 12 VVIP helicopters. Michel was accused of facilitating deals between officials and the chopper manufacturer. His bail marks a significant development in the long-running investigation.
Today, On 18th February, The Gauhati High Court granted interim protection to Ashish Chanchlani in the IGL obscenity case. The court observed that the FIR lacks specific allegations against him. It also noted that Chanchlani is cooperating with the investigation. This relief ensures no immediate legal action against him.
