Nawada District and Sessions Judge Shilpi Soni Raj was found dead at her government residence in Bihar, as Principal District and Sessions Judge Shilpee Soniraj tragically passed away under mysterious circumstances, prompting an official investigation today.
The Supreme Court ordered judicial training for two Delhi judges after they mishandled bail in a Rs.6 crore cheating case, stressing, “We would be failing in our duty if we turned a blind eye” to such errors.
Patna High Court canceled an order that removed a sessions judge from criminal work without giving him a chance to defend himself. The Court said such actions can only be taken by the Chief Justice, not a single judge.
Delhi High Court expunges its harsh comments against a sessions judge for issuing a warrant against a senior cop. Court cites Supreme Court’s caution on making remarks that harm judicial careers.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court directed a woman lawyer alleging corruption by a sessions judge to approach the appropriate office instead of filing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL). The bench clarified, “Such matters cannot be entertained as a PIL.”
A Gujarat court rejected the bail plea of Mahavirprasad Sharma, a key accused in the Godhra NEET scam case, expressing disappointment over the National Testing Agency’s failure to provide crucial evidence. The court noted pre-planned malpractices and strongly criticized the impact of fraudulent doctors on society. This decision underscores the pursuit of justice in the case.
The Delhi High Court emphasized that trial courts must have the conviction judgment prepared before declaring an accused guilty. This ruling came after a case where two men were ordered into custody before the judgment was ready. The court directed District and Sessions Judges to ensure proper procedures to safeguard the rights of the accused.
In a significant ruling, the Bombay High Court, led by Justice Madhav Jamdar, has strongly criticized the stereotypical comments made by a Sessions Judge in Pandharpur against transgender persons. The Sessions Court had previously stated in a bail rejection order dated December 19 that transgender individuals are “well known” for “harassing” people and described them […]
