Delhi was placed on high alert after Patiala House and Saket Courts were urgently evacuated following a bomb scare that triggered massive security checks. Police teams, bomb squads, and investigators launched coordinated searches while assessing potential threat sources quickly.
The Supreme Court of India will hear a plea regarding the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 tourists. Petitioners seek a judicial commission and a special investigation team for accountability and transparency in the investigation. They also demand enhanced security measures for tourists in Jammu and Kashmir amid rising regional tensions and ongoing national security meetings.
New Delhi: Today, 11th Feb, The Supreme Court of India has ruled that banks are not required to station security guards at all ATMs 24×7 to enforce orderly queues and ensure that only one customer enters at a time. This decision came from a bench comprising Justices Bhushan R Gavai and K Vinod Chandran, as they overturned a 2013 directive issued by the Gauhati High Court.
The Orissa High Court directed that all police stations and out-posts must be fully equipped with CCTV cameras by March 31. Additionally, the court emphasized the strict acceptance to the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the arrest of armed forces personnel by the police. These measures aim to enhance accountability and ensure proper protocol in law enforcement practices.
Today, On 16th December, the Supreme Court granted a five-year extension for the registration of three specialized armored diesel vehicles used by the Special Protection Group for the Prime Minister’s security, countering a National Green Tribunal order that denied it due to age restrictions. The ruling highlights the vehicles’ crucial role in ensuring safety.
![[Bomb Hoaxes On Flights] "We Are Taking Things Seriously": Civil Aviation Ministry To Amend Laws](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/image-3.jpg?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
The Civil Aviation Ministry plans to amend laws to combat rising bomb hoaxes affecting flights, posing serious safety risks. Proposed changes include stricter penalties and a no-fly list for offenders. Discussions with the Home and Law Ministries are underway. Many threats have originated from minors, prompting immediate action and account suspensions.
Three petitions, including one from an Army College doctor, urge Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud to take suo motu cognizance of the rape-murder case at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College. The petitioners emphasize the need for swift and exemplary justice, calling it an attack on the nation’s essence and demanding heightened security at medical institutions.
![[BREAKING] Kolkata Rape Horror: Accused Sanjoy Roy Sent to 14-Day Judicial Custody, CBI Gets Approval for Polygraph Test](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ADVAEB.jpg?resize=447%2C309&ssl=1)
The Calcutta High Court, led by Chief Justice T.S. Sivagnanam, took cognizance of the vandalism that occurred at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on the night of August 14, sparked by the rape and murder of a trainee woman doctor. The court is set to examine the events and the ongoing investigation, with the next hearing scheduled for August 21st. The violence during the protest disrupted medical services, with extensive damage to hospital property and clashes with police, prompting criticisms and denials from law enforcement and government officials.
The Delhi High Court has issued directives to address concerns of public prosecutors (PPs), mandating the provision of technological facilities, office space, and dress allowance. The PPs should be granted laptops and tablets every four years, and incentives for higher qualifications. Additional measures include security allowances and the creation of digital libraries in each district.