Today, On 21st November, The Supreme Court held a ceremonial bench to bid farewell to CJI BR Gavai, as Bar members and law officers praised his simplicity and warmth. Attorney General Venkataramani said, “We deeply value the grace and dignity you brought.”
A priest at Lingaraj temple, Kundan Mahapatra, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for sexually harassing a Swedish tourist. The incident occurred on February 19, and Mahapatra has been in judicial custody since his arrest. The swift trial, completed in just 28 days, has been praised for deterring criminal behavior and boosting tourist confidence in the justice system.
