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Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting approving the appointment of former Chief Justice Dhananjaya Chandrachud as the new Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). A notification will be issued soon. Vijaya Bharathi Sayani currently acts as Chairperson following Chandrachud’s retirement on November 8.
Today(on 9th July), The Supreme Court closed proceedings on a PIL alleging non-functional statutory panels in Jammu and Kashmir, following assurances from the Union Territory administration that these panels are now operational. The PIL, filed by lawyer Asim Suhas Sarode, had raised concerns about the status of these panels after the abrogation of Article 370.
Today, On 23rd May, The Madras High Court mandated full disclosure of files related to the detention of journalist Savukku Shankar under the Goondas Act. This move emphasizes transparency and highlights the judiciary’s commitment to safeguarding individual rights against arbitrary state actions. The court refrained from the usual order of directing a notice, insisting on personally reviewing the entire file.
Today (8th May): The Supreme Court reserved judgment on West Bengal’s suit alleging misuse of the CBI by the Centre. The State contends that withdrawing consent for CBI investigations prevents probes in West Bengal. Arguments presented by Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal and Solicitor General Tushar Mehta focused on the suit’s maintainability, administrative control, and relief sought, with the Court reserving its verdict.
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Today(on 2nd May), the CBI conducted an inquiry into land appropriation accusations against Trinamool Congress’s Sheikh Shahjahan in Sandeshkhali. Locals accused him and his associates of land seizure and mistreatment of women. The CBI also issued notices to individuals associated with him regarding an attack on the Enforcement Directorate. The Calcutta High Court instructed the state to aid in the investigation.
Mukhtar Ansari | Delhi Police challenged a NHRC order criticizing their failure to protect Shahnawaz Ansari, linked to gangster Mukhtar Ansari, killed in a Bijnor court. The court temporarily suspended the NHRC directive for compensation and appointed an amicus curiae to assist in the matter. The hearing was postponed until July 18, with the Uttar Pradesh Police included as a respondent.
The Supreme Court of India has recently issued a significant ruling in a case involving compensation for custodial deaths in Meghalaya, bringing a temporary halt to a Meghalaya High Court order. The apex court’s bench, comprising Justices BR Gavai, Sanjay Karol, and Sandeep Mehta, directed, “Until further order(s), the impugned judgment and order passed by […]