The Delhi High Court has acknowledged The Caravan’s plea regarding alleged army atrocities in Poonch, Jammu, and Kashmir. The central government has been given four weeks to respond, with further deliberation scheduled for May 9. The magazine’s publication raised allegations of torture and murder by the Indian Army, leading to a legal dispute.
Today (14th March): The Central Government has urged a ban on 23 breeds of ‘ferocious dogs’ due to public safety concerns. The ban, recommended by an Expert Committee, includes breeds like Pitbull Terrier, Rottweiler, and Cane Corso. All States and Union Territories are directed to outlaw these breeds, with a focus on curtailing their ownership, breeding, and sale.
Today(on 13th March),The Calcutta High Court is meticulously examining alleged corruption within the School Service Commission, a case with far-reaching implications for job aspirants. The court’s decision could annul the entire recruitment process, affecting over 23 lakh participants. Legal discussions have emphasized the need for transparency and due process, highlighting broader implications for the country’s welfare.
Today (12th March): The Delhi High Court has deferred its verdict on the Congress party’s petition seeking a stay on the Income Tax Department’s notice demanding over Rs 105 crore in taxes. The court indicated no apparent flaws in the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal’s ruling. The Congress argued urgency due to the upcoming elections. The party’s frozen accounts were central to the dispute.
On Today(12th March), The Supreme Court has expressed dissatisfaction with Kerala’s non-response in the Antony Raju underwear evidence tampering case, a legal saga spanning three decades. The case involves an Australian man, Andrew Salvatore Cervelli, arrested 33 years ago for drug smuggling, later acquitted due to evidence discrepancies. Kerala MLA Antony Raju is at the center of the controversy.
Today (11th March): The Supreme Court raised concerns over the Madras High Court’s ruling that downloading child pornography is not an offense. The accused was acquitted based on the decision. The apex court issued notices to the Tamil Nadu Police and the accused, challenging the ruling. The High Court justified its stance, citing privacy and lack of impact on others.
The Supreme Court dismissed Maharashtra government’s petition seeking to stay the Bombay High Court’s acquittal of G N Sai Baba. The High Court ruled the acquittal as well-reasoned and nullified UAPA sanctions. Sai Baba, a former Delhi University professor, and others were acquitted due to failure of prosecution to substantiate allegations of Maoist connections.
The Special NIA Court issued a bailable warrant against BJP MP Pragya Singh Thakur in the 2008 Malegaon blast case due to her absence during a court session. Thakur, an accused in the case, failed to appear despite court orders, leading to the issuance of a warrant worth Rs 10,000, scheduled to be returned on March 20th.