Today, On 10th March, Actress Ranya Rao broke down in a Bengaluru special court, stating that she faced verbal abuse, not physical torture, while in custody. The court had inquired whether she was subjected to physical harm during detention. Rao expressed deep trauma from the experience. Her statement has sparked discussions on custodial treatment and mental harassment.
The Supreme Court Today (Jan 20) postponed the hearing of a Bihar Policewoman’s plea challenging a Patna High Court decision that quashed an FIR against IPS officer Pushkar Anand, whom she accused of rape under a false promise of marriage. The court directed amendments to the petition, while the plea argued the High Court ignored evidence and legal principles in dismissing the case.
A woman Deputy Superintendent of Police from Bihar has appealed to the Supreme Court against a Patna High Court decision dismissing her complaint of rape against an IPS officer. She alleges the officer misused his position of authority to establish a relationship, promising marriage, which he later denied citing vague reasons. The court had earlier ruled their relationship was consensual, but the woman insists the FIR and evidence clearly show the commission of the crime. The Supreme Court will now review the case.
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Today, On 7th May, The Supreme Court urged IAS and IPS officers to resolve their disputes for a harmonious work environment, suggesting withdrawing allegations and pursuing a settlement to prevent career harm. The court directed the officers to refrain from engaging in public conflicts and media interactions. The case has been temporarily halted for potential resolution.
The Supreme Court of India encouraged Karnataka’s IAS officer Rohini Sindhuri and IPS officer D Roopa to resolve their dispute amicably, extending an opportunity for settlement and stressing the avoidance of public statements. This follows the court’s interim stay on the criminal defamation proceedings. The case reflects the judiciary’s role in reconciling disputes among civil servants.
The Supreme Court overturned the Himachal Pradesh High Court’s decision to remove Sanjay Kundu as DGP, emphasizing the lack of opportunity for him to defend himself. The apex court highlighted the serious implications of such a transfer, reinforcing the importance of adhering to principles of natural justice for high-ranking officials.
Sanjay Kundu, an IPS officer, has taken his legal battle to the Indian Supreme Court after a ruling by the Himachal Pradesh High Court ordered his removal as Director-General of Police. The controversy centers around allegations of Kundu’s improper intervention in a civil dispute, with the case posing critical questions about police authority and judicial independence in India.