Prime accused Monojit ‘Mango’ Mishra believed a rape video threat would silence the survivor. The kolkata police arrested him and two others after uncovering a chilling pre-planned crime inside the college campus.
Three men accused of gang-raping a law student at South Calcutta Law College were sent to police custody. Harsh court scenes unfolded as police and lawyers demanded strict action.
The Supreme Court today issued a notice to the Central government and the National Testing Agency regarding the transfer of NEET 2024 petitions from High Courts to the Supreme Court. Multiple irregularities have been alleged, leading to petitions for a retest. The Court has paused High Court proceedings on the matter and is assessing the need for a retest.
The Supreme Court of India resumed after a summer break, delivering judgments and emphasizing the hard work during vacations. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta and other justices highlighted the sacrifices and efforts made by judges and their families. Critics were called out for their misconceptions about the judiciary’s dedication and workload.
The colonial legacy of long summer vacations continues in the Supreme Court, but for the first time a record 20 benches were set up during the nearly two-month-long break this year and exhausted the list of cases to be taken up during this period with the consent of counsel for parties.
After a seven-week summer break, the Supreme Court of India will reopen on July 8. It faces a packed agenda, including hearings and verdicts on significant cases such as the NEET-UG paper leak, the Hathras stampede, bridge collapses in Bihar, Arvind Kejriwal’s plea against his arrest in the ED case, the minority status of Aligarh Muslim University, and misleading advertisements.
The Madras High Court Advocates’ Association (MHCAA) unanimously decided to boycott court proceedings on July 8 to protest three new criminal laws. The resolution emphasized the need for members’ support and cooperation for the protest’s success, citing concerns about the impact on justice and fairness in the legal system.
