The Supreme Court urged a woman litigant to argue her case in person instead of via video conferencing, citing suspicious conduct. The bench offered her legal assistance and full travel expenses through NALSA for a fair hearing.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court expressed concern over the TV interview of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and its potential impact on crime rates. The Court directed the DGP to submit data on criminal cases registered after the interview. Furthermore, it emphasized the need for a thorough investigation, jail security enhancements, and progress updates.
Justice Amrita Sinha of the Calcutta High Court fined both the petitioner and defendant Rs 10,000 for involvement in a false post-poll violence case. The case, initially against individuals linked to the ruling party, was discovered to be fabricated. Both parties misled the court, leading to unnecessary proceedings, and the fines will be used to renovate women’s toilets in the High Court building.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday, was sent to judicial custody until June 5 in connection with a money laundering probe linked to the liquor policy case. This decision came after his surrender following the expiration of his interim bail. Kejriwal’s plea for bail extension was declined by the Supreme Court, and the Enforcement Directorate opposed his plea for interim bail, citing pending investigation and lack of recovery or evidence.
