Today, On 9th June, In the espionage case, a Hisar court has extended the judicial custody of Jyoti Malhotra, a social media influencer who was arrested by Hisar Police on May 16 and earlier sent to five-day police custody.
A Bengaluru court has placed four officials from RCB and an event firm in 14-day custody related to a stampede outside Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 4, which killed 11 people and injured 56. The incident occurred during a celebration for RCB’s IPL victory, prompting investigations into safety measures for large events.
Calcutta High Court granted bail to law student Sharmistha Panoli, calling her arrest “mechanical” and in violation of legal safeguards. The Court also directed police protection citing threats and obscene messages over her social media posts.
A Delhi court has extended the judicial custody of Tahawwur Rana, linked to the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, until July 9, addressing his health concerns. Rana appeared via video due to security issues, and the court requested a health report from Tihar Jail by June 9. He was recently extradited from the US.
Today, On 5th June, Calcutta High Court grants interim bail to law student Sharmistha Panoli, arrested over a video shared during Operation Sindoor. She had moved the court under Article 226 after being denied bail and sent to police custody.
Today, On 5th June, Calcutta High Court stops live updates of law student Sharmistha Panoli’s bail hearing, raising questions over procedural sensitivity, digital reporting limits, and the judiciary’s control over real-time courtroom transparency.
Today, On 5th June, In the Sharmistha Panoli case, Calcutta High Court told Bengal Police, “You would be ashamed, this is about modesty of the young lady,” questioning her arrest and raising concerns about procedural fairness and dignity.
Tahawwur Rana, a key accused in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, has requested court permission to communicate with his family during his time in Tihar Jail. The Delhi Court will hear this plea on June 9. The NIA opposes the request, citing potential risks to the ongoing investigation.
Wajahat Khan, who had filed a complaint against influencer Sharmishta Panoli, has now been accused of hate speech. Authorities say he has mysteriously gone missing, raising serious questions and public concern.
NHRC has asked the West Bengal DGP to submit a report on the safety of law student Sharmishta Panoli. The complaint says she is getting rape and death threats from radical Islamists while in custody.
