Former Rajasthan High Court judge Justice Prem Shankar Asopa has passed away. His last rites were held Today (March 18) at Kalyan Bhumi, Jaipur, as the legal community remembers his contributions.
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After the court sentenced Sanjay Roy to life imprisonment for raping and murdering a trainee doctor, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed disappointment, blaming the Kolkata Police for not securing a death penalty. Banerjee intends to appeal the decision in the High Court, arguing it qualifies as a “rarest of rare” crime.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court upheld its decision to compulsorily retire a District Judge who was charged with acquiring a number of properties through corrupt means after joining judicial service in 1987. A full court of the High Court had recommended action against the judicial officer in 2020, leading to his compulsory retirement. He challenged the decision in 2021.
Atul Subhash, a 34-year-old techie, died by suicide in his Bengaluru apartment, leaving a 24-page note accusing his wife and her family of harassment and alleging judicial corruption. His family revealed ongoing emotional distress from multiple legal cases filed against him. Bengaluru Police are investigating, summons issued for questioning.
The Ministry of Law and Justice said on Tuesday (Dec 10) that it is committed to handling family court cases with “care and sensitivity,” amid public outrage over the suicide of a Bengaluru-based techie. Atul Subhash, who was found hanging at his Bengaluru home on Monday, left behind a 24-page suicide note and a 90-minute video detailing allegations of harassment and extortion against his wife and her family, and family court judge.
A 34-year-old software engineer Atul Subhash committed suicide at his home in Marathahalli, Bengaluru, leaving a 24-page suicide note behind. He had pasted a sheet of paper with the words ‘Justice is Due’ while killing himself. In the video, Atul said that till now 120 court dates have been fixed and Atul himself had gone from Bangalore to Jaunpur 40 times. Apart from this, his parents and brother also have to visit the court.
The Supreme Court of India is considering stricter regulations for unruly airline passengers after a petition from a woman who faced harassment during a flight. Justice Viswanathan recounted a troubling experience with intoxicated passengers, emphasizing the need for new protocols. The court plans to reevaluate existing guidelines to enhance passenger safety and align with international standards.
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The Supreme Court upheld the premature retirement of Uttar Pradesh judge Shobh Nath Singh due to a poor service record, emphasizing the high ethical standards required for judicial officers. The Court dismissed Singh’s appeal, reinforcing that judges must demonstrate integrity and accountability, reflecting the judiciary’s commitment to maintaining rigorous conduct.
