A Pune court has directed the Maharashtra Police’s Anti-Corruption Bureau to investigate allegations of bribery against Cognizant Technologies. The accusations claim that the IT company paid bribes to expedite official permissions for its projects in India. This case demonstrates the challenges of ethical corporate operations and the vigilance of judicial and regulatory bodies.
Today(on 8th April), The Calcutta High Court has mandated the state to submit a comprehensive report on cases involving Trinamool leader Arabul Islam by April 16. Arabul’s wife has accused the police of targeting her and escalating legal actions against her. The next hearing for this case is scheduled for April 16. Arabul was arrested on February 8 and faces various charges.
Six individuals have mysteriously disappeared from Sadhguru-Jaggi Vasudev’s Isha Foundation in Coimbatore since 2016, prompting a judicial inquiry. The Madras High Court has ordered the police to provide a detailed status report on the ongoing investigation by April 18. Concerns have escalated following unsatisfactory responses from the foundation. All eyes are now on the upcoming hearing.
The Calcutta High Court Today has reserved its order on the Enforcement Directorate’s prayer to transfer the investigation from West Bengal Police to CBI regarding an attack on ED officials during a raid on TMC leader Shajahan Sheikh. Allegations of bias against state police were raised, and the CBI has expressed readiness to undertake the investigation if directed by the court.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court upheld the requirement for parents to report offenses against their child under the POCSO Act. It refused to quash an application against a mother for failing to report her son’s sexual harassment, leading to his suicide. The case highlights legal obligations and judicial discretion under the POCSO Act.
The Kerala High Court Advocate’s Association, alongside its President and Secretary, has filed a plea highlighting instances of police harassment, assault, and false charges against lawyers. The High Court has called for the state’s response and the establishment of clear guidelines to safeguard legal professionals. This pivotal move aims to address the ongoing issue and reinforce respect for the rule of law.
The Supreme Court intervened in the Kheda flogging case, staying contempt proceedings against four Gujarat police officers who had been sentenced to 14 days’ imprisonment for their involvement in public flogging of Muslim men. The officers appealed the verdict, arguing jurisdictional issues, sparking strong disapproval from the Supreme Court bench. The case raises concerns about police conduct and custodial torture enforcement in India.
The Supreme Court of India has reprimanded the Madhya Pradesh police for failing to protect a petitioner’s family and allegedly siding with wrongdoers. The family faced threats from the spouse of a sitting Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) MLA, implicated in the death of the petitioner’s father. The case reflects a troubling disregard for judicial orders and citizen safety, prompting the Supreme Court’s intervention.
The Supreme Court of India did not conclusively determine if officers of the SFIO are considered police officers under the Code of Criminal Procedure. This legal question arose from a case involving the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and the SFIO’s investigation powers. The unresolved status of SFIO officers has significant implications for corporate law enforcement and criminal procedure in India.