Today, On 20th May, Justice DV Ramana said, “They will suffer,” calling his transfer from Andhra to Madhya Pradesh High Court an act of harassment. He said he had requested a move to Karnataka to care for his ailing wife.
The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, has approved the appointment of several judges across various High Courts, following the guidelines of Article 217 of the Constitution. Key appointments include Justice G.S. Sandhawalia as Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh and several judges from Karnataka and Delhi elevated to Permanent Judges.
The Kerala High Court denied anticipatory bail to Anwar Sadique K for assaulting an advocate commissioner at Tirur Munsiff Court. Justice Badharudeen stressed the severity of attacking court officials, stating it undermines the judiciary and democratic values. Sadique’s plea was rejected, and he was directed to surrender within ten days for further interrogation.
On March 22: In Uttar Pradesh’s Budaun, two young siblings were viciously murdered by a local barber, Sajid. Following the incident, Sajid’s brother, Javed, surrendered to the police in Bareilly and was remanded to 14 days’ judicial custody. The tragic event has sparked public concern about community safety and the prompt dispensation of justice.