The Andhra Pradesh High Court issues a stern warning to magistrates, urging strict compliance with SC rulings against routine arrests for social media posts, or face contempt and disciplinary action.
The Supreme Court today(26th Sept) confirmed that the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, applies to all women in India, safeguarding their constitutional rights. The ruling stemmed from a case concerning maintenance, emphasizing that modifications under Section 25 are only applicable for changes post-initial orders. Previous appeals were dismissed, allowing for future applications under the Act.
Today, On 5th September, Former Tamil Nadu minister V Senthil Balaji’s remand was extended until September 13 by Principal Sessions Judge S Alli during a video-conferenced hearing from Central Puzhal Prison. Balaji, arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case related to a cash-for-jobs scam during his tenure as transport minister, faces multiple rejections in lower courts for his bail plea.
The Supreme Court fined a Gujarat police officer Rs 25,000 and accepted the judicial magistrate’s unconditional apology in a contempt case involving a wrongful arrest and remand in violation of a bail order. The court criticized the officials’ actions and emphasized the importance of upholding the rule of law. Despite pleas for leniency, the court maintained a firm stance.
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Today, On 12th June, A 17-year-old boy’s remand extended by the Juvenile Justice Board till June 25 in connection with a fatal car crash in Pune. The incident, involving a Porsche allegedly driven by the teen, resulted in the deaths of two IT engineers. The boy’s parents are also in custody for tampering with his blood samples. Several arrests have been made related to serving alcohol to the minor.
Today(on 15th May), The Supreme Court overturned the UAPA-related arrest of NewsClick’s Prabir Purkayastha, ordering his release on bail with surety due to violations of natural justice during the remand process. The Court also questioned the manner in which the remand hearing was conducted and raised concerns about the lack of advance notice to Purkayastha’s lawyer.
Today (27th April): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal responded to the ED’s affidavit in the Supreme Court, stating that no evidence connects the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to funds from the South group during the Goa election campaign. He accused the ED of misusing its power of arrest, claiming it was politically motivated. Kejriwal’s arrest by the ED is related to a money laundering investigation concerning alleged irregularities in the now-canceled Delhi excise policy for 2021–22.
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Today, 15th April, The remand of former Tamil Nadu Minister Senthil Balaji extended until April 17 as legal proceedings continue for a money laundering case from his tenure as Transport Minister. Despite multiple denied bail pleas, a protracted legal battle underway, highlighting systemic corruption issues within government job appointments in the transportation sector.