NEW DELHI: On February 17, 2025, the Coordination Committee of All Bar Associations of Delhi made a unanimous decision to oppose the proposed Advocate Amendment Bill 2025. The committee has called for a complete strike from judicial work on Monday, February 19, 2025, in all District Courts across Delhi.
On Sunday in Kolkata, a silent protest marked the first birthday of the R G Kar Hospital rape-murder victim, organized by ‘Abhaya Manch’. Doctors and citizens marched five kilometers, mouths tied with black cloths, demanding justice. The event also emphasized ongoing outrage and the need for stricter measures against such crimes.
Today, On 7th January, The Supreme Court refused to entertain a plea related to the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) controversy, advising the petitioners to approach the Patna High Court. While acknowledging the sentiments involved, the apex court emphasized that the grievances should be addressed at the appropriate forum.
Six individuals accused of vandalizing actor Allu Arjun’s house in Hyderabad have been granted bail, according to a lawyer. The accused, students from Osmania University, were presented before a court on Monday morning.
Advocate Ramdas, representing the accused, stated that the students were peacefully protesting when police attacked them, leading to self-defense actions. The police had filed a case against them, but after appearing before the judge, they were granted bail without conditions and a fine.
Lawyers in Kanpur protested against Union Home Minister Amit Shah, alleging that he made disrespectful remarks about Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the principal architect of the Indian Constitution. The protests came in the wake of intense political debates triggered by Shah’s speech in the Rajya Sabha on December 17, where he addressed Ambedkar and the Constitution.
The Supreme Court Today (Dec 9) dismissed a plea seeking directions to the Centre and other authorities to immediately clear blockades on national and state highways in Punjab where farmers are staging protests. A bench of justices Surya Kant and Manmohan said the matter is already pending before the court and it cannot entertain repetitive petitions on the same issue.
The Rajasthan High Court, led by Justice Birendra Kumar, dismissed SC/ST Act charges against four men for using terms deemed non-caste specific during a land inspection incident. The court found insufficient evidence of caste-based insults, although it upheld other charges under the IPC related to obstructing public servants.
The Calcutta High Court denied bail to Dr. Sandip Ghosh, former Principal of RG Kar Medical College, in a financial irregularities case and directed him to approach the lower court. Concurrently, the CBI is investigating Ghosh for the alleged rape and murder of a junior doctor amidst ongoing probes into multiple irregularities at the institution.
In Kolkata, an investigation has started after protesters claimed they were pursued by 70-80 people on motorbikes following a demonstration regarding the rape and murder of an RG Kar Hospital doctor. The incident escalated from a dispute over road blockage during Kali Puja. Police are reviewing CCTV footage and have assured action against those responsible, amid growing concerns over public safety and law enforcement response.
The Calcutta High Court Today (Oct 7) refused to take up for hearing at present a PIL seeking that a sit-in by junior doctors at Esplanade be shifted to a side of the thoroughfare, on the claim that its present position was affecting movement of traffic. The agitating medics in West Bengal are holding a fast-unto-death at the spot in the heart of the city since Saturday, demanding justice for the rape and murder of a woman doctor of R G Kar hospital and workplace safety.
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