Two advocates arrested at the Panvel court in Navi Mumbai for their alleged involvement in a fake heirship certificate case. The arrests were made on Friday, and the accused have been remanded to police custody for nine days. Authorities are investigating their roles in forging documents and the extent of the fraudulent activities. This incident highlights concerns about legal malpractice and its implications on the judicial system.
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The Supreme Court on Wednesday (18th Dec) has adjourned Surendra Gadling’s bail plea in the 2016 Surjagarh iron ore mine arson case until January due to his counsel’s request for more time to review the state’s reply. Gadling faces serious charges, including those under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, related to alleged Maoist connections.
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Arvind Sawant criticized the BJP for likening the current political climate to the Emergency era, asserting it reflects an “undeclared Emergency.” He condemned the judiciary’s inaction on anti-defection laws and questioned its independence, accusing it of failing to protect the Constitution and uphold democratic principles amid alleged government interference.
The INDIA Bloc plans to approach the Supreme Court, alleging manipulation of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in Maharashtra’s recent assembly elections, causing significant concerns among opposition parties. As Delhi’s assembly elections approach, they strategize to ensure electoral fairness while facing losses attributed to EVM favoritism towards the ruling BJP-led coalition.
The Bombay High Court dismissed a challenge to Maharashtra’s NEET Post-Graduation (PG) admission policy which gives preference in medical college admissions under the State quota to students who graduated from the colleges in Maharashtra, even if they are from other States. The policy had been challenged for favoring such students over even candidates domiciled in Maharashtra but who had graduated from colleges outside the State.
The Supreme Court directed immediate action to fill vacancies in the Central Information Commission and State Information Commissions, vital for the Right to Information Act’s implementation. A status report regarding these vacancies was requested from various states, with a next hearing set for December 17, 2024, emphasizing the importance of prompt appointments.
Today, On 3rd December, the Allahabad High Court recused itself from hearing Mohammed Zubair’s plea for arrest protection related to a case initiated by Yati Narsinghanand’s supporters. Zubair faces multiple charges after responding to Narsinghanand’s derogatory remarks. The court did not specify reasons for the recusal and assigned the case to another panel.
The Bombay High Court has extended the deadline for Maharashtra to form a committee protecting minors’ identities in abortion cases to four weeks. The committee aims to implement a 2022 Supreme Court ruling that allows minors to access medical termination of pregnancy services without disclosing their identities, aligning the MTP Act with the POCSO Act.
As of November 21, 2024, India’s judiciary faces severe challenges with 5,200 unfilled positions and 4.53 crore pending cases. The Supreme Court has two vacancies while High Courts have 364, predominantly in Allahabad. Initiatives to translate judgments into regional languages aim to improve access to legal resources amidst these issues.