The Punjab and Haryana High Court held that fair and accurate reporting of judicial orders pronounced in open court does not amount to contempt merely because the order remains unsigned, reaffirming the principles of open justice, press freedom, and transparency in judicial proceedings.
The Allahabad High Court condemned UP police and civil officials for demolishing a house despite a stay order, highlighting a troubling culture of defiance among state officers. The Court emphasized the seriousness of such violations and ordered responsible officials to submit affidavits explaining their actions, mandating restoration of the demolished property.
NEW DELHI: Samajwadi Party leader and Member of Parliament, Iqra Choudhary, has filed a writ petition in the Supreme Court, urging the full implementation of the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991. This Act seeks to maintain the status quo of religious places as they were on August 15, 1947, and prohibits any legal proceedings that aim to alter the religious character of these places.
The Orissa High Court directed that all police stations and out-posts must be fully equipped with CCTV cameras by March 31. Additionally, the court emphasized the strict acceptance to the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the arrest of armed forces personnel by the police. These measures aim to enhance accountability and ensure proper protocol in law enforcement practices.