The Supreme Court on Thursday (5th Dec) set aside a Manipur High Court order requiring the CBI to locate a fugitive rape convict, deeming it unnecessary. The Court observed that the state had already formed a special team for this purpose, and the CBI’s involvement would duplicate efforts. The convict, Timothy L. Changsang, was previously convicted under the POCSO Act for multiple offenses.
Today, On 20th September, the Supreme Court allowed Tamil Nadu police to summon BJP leader Kesava Vinayagam regarding Rs. 4 crore in cash seized on a train, suspected to fund a BJP candidate for Lok Sabha elections. The court overruled a Madras High Court ban, granting a week’s notice for the summons.
The Supreme Court criticized the Punjab and Haryana High Court for failing to reinstate a judicial officer cleared of misconduct charges. The case involved allegations of an affair with a female officer. The Supreme Court directed the High Court to reconsider its decision and highlighted the officer’s entitlement to back wages. The case dates back to 2009.
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Today, On 9th September, The Delhi High Court granted Dheeraj Wadhawan bail on medical grounds in a CBI case related to a bank fraud. The court reversed the trial court’s order and requested the CBI to provide a status report. The Supreme Court had previously overturned a decision granting bail to Dheeraj and his brother. The CBI had filed a chargesheet, and the trial court had granted default bail.