The Madhya Pradesh High Court criticised the State for suspending a police officer who raided an IAS officer’s farmhouse, calling the action arbitrary. It warned that suspension orders would deter officers from raiding premises for fear of suspension.
The Supreme Court of India has agreed to hear a plea alleging undervaluation of Delhi’s Hyatt Regency Hotel in one-time settlement deals between Asian Hotels and two public sector banks. Issuing notice to the Centre and the banks, the Court said it must ensure transparency as the funds involved are public money.