The Supreme Court has stayed the Karnataka High Court’s directions constituting an SIT and ordering a fresh investigation into alleged irregularities in KPSC’s Veterinary Officer recruitment, on the State’s appeal, and asked the State to give its objections to the SIT members in a sealed cover by October 12.
The Bombay High Court directed the Centre and Maharashtra government to keep investigation reports on threats and an alleged attack against retired Justice Gautam Patel confidential. The Court ordered sealed preservation of reports, noting the matter relates to threats allegedly linked to a judicial verdict.
NEW DELHI: 23rd May: The Delhi High Court has reserved its judgment on a case filed by Turkish company Celebi Airport Services India Pvt Ltd, which challenged the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security’s (BCAS) decision to cancel its security clearance. The clearance was withdrawn citing “national security” reasons. The matter was heard by Justice Sachin Datta, who reserved the order after listening to detailed arguments from both sides on Friday. The next hearing is scheduled for May 24, according to a report by Reuters.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) refuted claims of harassment during its March raids on TASMAC, asserting the process was conducted properly with TASMAC staff’s cooperation. The Madras High Court heard arguments, with the case stemming from alleged money laundering linked to FIRs dating back to 2017. Further hearings are scheduled for Monday.
The central government informed the Supreme Court it has a forensic report on leaked audio clips allegedly involving former Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh in ethnic violence. The court is set to receive this report soon, while a petition demands a court-monitored investigation into Singh’s involvement in the unrest.