The Karnataka High Court warned of a very dangerous emerging trend where litigants intentionally file criminal cases and level false allegations against opposite lawyers. Justice M Nagaprasanna said such implausible accusations are being used to scare advocates from representing their clients.
NEW DELHI: CJI Sanjiv Khanna took the matter very seriously and convened a collegium meeting. He remarked, “बहुत गंभीर” (“very serious”) and suggested that Justice Verma should be transferred. According to reports, Justice Yashwant Verma was not at home when a fire broke out at his residence. His wife immediately called the fire brigade. While extinguishing the fire, firefighters stumbled upon stacks of currency notes in one of the rooms. The police and Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna were informed about the incident.
Mumbai: The Bombay High Court heard arguments regarding the custodial death of Akshay Shinde, an accused in a sexual assault case. Senior Advocate Manjula Rao, appointed as Amicus Curiae, emphasized that the police should have immediately registered a First Information Report (FIR) after Shinde’s death.
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A Supreme Court petition has been filed seeking preliminary inquiries in cases of dowry harassment and sexual offences, while advocating for a Uniform Civil Code. The petition highlights concerns over the misuse of women’s rights, calls for legal consolidation to enhance efficiency, and requests virtual hearings for individuals outside court jurisdictions.
Today(on 10th April),The Narcotics Control Bureau filed an affidavit with the Bombay High Court, accusing former Zonal Director Sameer Wankhede of misconduct in drug-related cases, amidst disputes. Wankhede’s attempts to evade an inquiry into irregularities in the Sushant Singh Rajput case were highlighted. Actor Sapna Pabbi also complained of procedural irregularities by the NCB. The investigation procedures and controversy also were outlined. Wankhede’s involvement in high-profile cases and personal allegations added further complexity to the situation, sparking widespread discussions about law enforcement accountability.
