Today, On 10th October, Supreme Court while hearing pleas to allow manufacturing and sale of green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR said, “Some people perform morning puja and also burst crackers.” The Court has now reserved its verdict on the matter.
Malati Roy, mother of convicted murderer Sanjay Roy, expressed acceptance of the court’s decision regarding her son’s sentencing, indicating that if guilty, he deserves punishment. Despite her sorrow, she empathized with the victim’s family and acknowledged the stigma faced by her own family since his arrest. Sanjay was convicted for the rape and murder of a junior doctor.
The Hinduja family, among the wealthiest in Britain, has been convicted by a Swiss court for exploiting domestic workers, receiving prison terms of four to four and a half years. Although human trafficking charges were dismissed, the family mistreated staff and provided minimal health benefits. They plan to appeal. This case highlights ongoing global labor exploitation issues and the need for accountability.
Today (8th May): The Bombay High Court dismissed petitions challenging the renaming of Aurangabad and Osmanabad as Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Dharashiv. The court ruled that the renaming notifications were not illegal and affirmed the state government’s authority to make such decisions. The government stated that the renaming did not incite religious or communal hatred, and cited previous unsuccessful attempts to change the names.