On Friday(26th April), The Himachal Pradesh High Court has ordered Rakesh Sharma’s participation in a corruption probe involving MLA Ashish Sharma and scheduled proceedings for May 24. Allegations include financial misdeeds and destabilizing the state government. The political landscape remains tense, with upcoming bypolls and reduced Congress party strength. The investigation continues amidst political turmoil.
The Supreme Court granted bail to Sam Higginbottom University’s vice chancellor, Rajendra Bihari Lal, in religious conversion cases. The court raised concerns about excessive police interest in the matter. Lal is charged with serious offenses and is required to cooperate with the ongoing investigation. The state government’s plea to recall the bail order was denied.
Today(18th March),The Gujarat High Court, led by Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal and Justice Aniruddha P Mayee, clarified its non-investigative role in PILs related to the assault on foreign students at a government hostel. The court emphasized its commitment to judicial responsibilities and distinct role from law enforcement, declining to directly intervene despite advocate Koshti’s concerns.