The Madras High Court has issued tough directions to ensure chargesheets are promptly taken on file and over 61,000 pending non-bailable warrants are executed without delay. Justice P Velmurugan warned that procedural lapses erode public trust and let accused evade justice.
The Madras High Court directed Tamil Nadu police to protect the identities of sexual offence victims, prohibiting their disclosure in FIRs. This order, prompted by a previous mistake, emphasizes serious consequences for violations. The court reminded law enforcement of existing legal obligations regarding victim confidentiality under Indian law and Supreme Court guidelines.
The Madras High Court, in a significant verdict delivered by Justice P Velmurugan, upheld the conviction of 126 forest officials, 84 police personnel, and 5 revenue officials for their involvement in the 1992 Vachathi crimes in Dharmapuri District, Tamil Nadu. The judgment comes in response to appeals against their convictions, which have been pending since […]
