The Delhi High Court discharged a lawyer in a contempt case after he tendered an unconditional apology for using inappropriate language toward a woman judicial officer. The Court accepted his assurance to always maintain the decorum and dignity of the judiciary.
The Supreme Court has instructed the Jharkhand High Court to re-evaluate a single parent judicial officer’s previously denied child care leave request. The Court emphasized that the review should not be influenced by earlier decisions. This case highlights the judiciary’s need for a sensitive approach regarding the challenges faced by single working parents.
The Supreme Court criticized the Punjab and Haryana High Court for failing to reinstate a judicial officer cleared of misconduct charges. The case involved allegations of an affair with a female officer. The Supreme Court directed the High Court to reconsider its decision and highlighted the officer’s entitlement to back wages. The case dates back to 2009.
The Supreme Court upheld the Madhya Pradesh High Court’s decision for CBI to reinvestigate 169 nursing colleges accused of fraudulent operations. The Court dismissed appeals against this order, allowing parties to raise issues before the High Court. The colleges were cleared previously, but allegations of bribery led to the re-investigation with additional oversight measures.
A video of an SUV driver claiming to be a ‘judicial officer’ during an altercation with traffic police in Chandigarh has gone viral. The driver, Prakash Singh, faced charges including impersonating a public servant and traffic violations. The police emphasized that false claims of authority will not be tolerated, sparking public support for the police and discussions on respecting traffic laws.
