Today, On 18th June, The Kerala High Court issued a notice to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter Veena Thaikkandiyil, and her firm Exalogic Solutions regarding alleged corruption in financial transactions with Cochin Mineral and Rutile Ltd. Congress MLA Mathew Kuzhalnadan’s plea challenges a vigilance court’s dismissal and is scheduled for the next hearing on July 2. Another petition and a separate investigation are also pending.
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On Friday(7th June),The High Court of Karnataka has issued notices to Bengaluru’s High Grounds police and Ramesh Babu of KPCC following a petition by BJP’s J.P. Nadda and Amit Malviya. The notices come amidst their legal challenge against an FIR filed on May 5, 2024, related to a controversial post on Twitter.
The Delhi High Court has sought the MCD’s response on the operation of banned horse-drawn carts, ‘tongas’, following a petition by PETA. The plea alleges the MCD’s failure to enforce its resolution to phase out tongas and support their owners. The court has scheduled a hearing for August 7 alongside the main case. Operations of tongas continue despite the ban, raising concerns about public safety.
A petition submitted to the Calcutta High Court on June 6th requested police protection for opposition party workers due to alleged post-poll violence in certain areas of West Bengal after the Lok Sabha elections. The court allowed the petitioner to file the plea, with a vacation bench indicating that the matter might be addressed later in the day.
On Friday midnight 1:00 a.m, Justice Vijaysen Reddy took up the hearing of the criminal petition filed by the BJP leader Kasam Venkateshwarlu, seeking a direction to the special JFCM for excise cases at Hyderabad to enquire into the private complaint made by him on May 14 against Revanth Reddy for making alleged false, defamatory and provocative speech on May 4.
The Supreme Court of India today dismissed a petition challenging new criminal laws due to casual filing and pending implementation. The laws aim to modernize the justice system and emphasize justice over punishment, addressing crimes against women, children, and terrorism. Concerns were raised about police custody, handcuffing, property seizure, trial fairness, and electronic evidence admissibility.
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Today (14th May): A plea filed in the Supreme Court seeks a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into a sting operation video related to the Sandeshkhali incident. The footage allegedly reveals fabricated rape charges against a TMC leader and undue influence on investigative agencies. The plea urges for a thorough investigation and emphasizes the necessity of scrutinizing the video evidence.
The Madras High Court has directed the National Testing Agency to provide sanitary pads near toilets at NEET exam centers across India, in response to a 19-year-old petitioner’s medical needs. The ruling aims to ensure adequate facilities for female candidates and has been well-received, though concerns about monitoring during restroom breaks have been raised.
On 30th April: The Delhi High Court expressed concern about unauthorized constructions on Waqf properties, highlighting the lack of oversight. It emphasized the need for effective monitoring. The court discussed a specific case in Nizamuddin East and questioned the authorities about the ongoing dispute between the Waqf Board and the Delhi Development Authority. There are also concerns about the administrator’s actions.
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Today (29th April): Uttarakhand’s devastating forest fires prompt urgent Supreme Court petition filing for listing. The destruction of approximately 33.34 hectares of forest land has led to heightened efforts, with the Indian Army and Air Force joining firefighting operations. Former Chief Minister criticizes government’s response. Fresh incidents continue, emphasizing the need for immediate action.