A new legal case emerged against Pawan Kumar, father of Atul Subhash, who died by suicide, with claims for maintenance for his grandson. Allegations of harassment against Subhash’s wife, Nikita Singhania, have intensified family tensions. Meanwhile, police arrested Nikita and her family as the investigation continues.
On Friday(13th Sept), The Supreme Court of India has directed the Centre and Uttarakhand to respond to a plea by a girl whose mother, a hospital staffer, was allegedly raped and killed. The petition calls for nationwide guidelines to protect hospital employees, citing delays in police action.
A Mumbai court has expressed serious concerns over the incomplete investigation into funds collected by BJP leader Kirit Somaiya and his son for the decommissioned INS Vikrant. The court has ordered the police to conduct a more thorough probe and submit a detailed report.
Today, Suspended Punjab AIG Malvinder Singh Sidhu fatally shot his IRS son-in-law during a domestic dispute resolution meeting at Chandigarh District Court, leading to chaos. Sidhu has a history of controversies and previous arrests. The tragic event highlights the need to address domestic disputes through proper legal and counseling channels.
The Union Ministry of Law and Justice has replaced the Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, and Indian Evidence Act with new laws. These bring changes including a 45-day time limit for court rulings, 60-day framing of trial charges, and two-month limit for investigating offenses against women and children. Also introduced: the death penalty for specific offenses and recognition of digital records as trial evidence.
Police investigation into the 2019 Karnataka double murder case, involving two couples in their 50s killed three months apart, led to the exoneration of wrongfully accused individuals. A 30-year-old cab driver and his wife confessed to targeting their wealthy distant relatives to alleviate their financial struggles, resulting in the murders. The investigation also resulted in the release of a young couple who had been wrongly arrested for the crimes.
The court denied bail to Dr. Akash, an Ayurvedic doctor involved in the Vivek Vihar Hospital fire. Dr. Akash was criticized for claiming the infants died from suffocation rather than the fire. The court highlighted his questionable presence in the critical NICU area and his delay in seeking help during the fire. Dr. Akash’s bail request was rejected due to concerns of fleeing and influencing witnesses.
In Pune, Maharashtra, a teenager’s mother has been arrested for allegedly swapping her son’s blood samples with hers following a Porsche car accident. The police are investigating the involvement of hospital staff and the teen’s family in tampering with the samples to conceal alcohol levels. Several individuals have been arrested in connection with the case, and the Maharashtra Government has launched a probe into the actions of the Juvenile Justice Board.
A court in Pune has directed Rahul Gandhi to appear on August 19 in response to a defamation complaint by Vinayak Damodar Savarkar’s grandnephew. The complaint alleges that Gandhi defamed Savarkar in a 2023 speech in London. The court order specifies the “appearance” stage, with the mode of appearance remaining unclear.
Today(on 9th May), Calcutta HC dismisses PIL alleging sexual harassment by Governor CV Anand Bose, concluding the case decisively. Chief Justice TS Shivagnam and Justice Hiranmoy Bhattacharya presided over the division bench.
