![[RG Kar Rape and Murder Case] "False Records Created In Police Station": CBI Tells Court](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/image-35-2.png?resize=447%2C338&ssl=1)
A midnight march titled “Reclaim the Night” is planned in Kolkata to mark the anniversary of a tragic rape-murder case. The event aims to raise awareness and demand justice for victims of gender-based violence. The Supreme Court set the next hearing for the RG Kar case on September 9, amid ongoing nationwide protests. Several protests and calls for justice continue, involving various political and social groups, amid ongoing preparations for the Durga Puja festival.
![[MUDA Scam] "State Cabinet's Advice was a Copy-Paste Job, Lacking Independent Thought or Application of Mind": SG Tushar Mehta to Karnataka HC](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/shared-image-5.jpg?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta highlighted similarities between the State Cabinet’s advice against prosecuting Siddaramaiah in the MUDA case and the Advocate General’s opinion. He criticized the lack of independent thought, suggesting that AI could have been used to paraphrase the content. The case surrounds allegations of corruption related to land allocation. Various respondents are challenging Siddaramaiah’s petition against the prosecution sanction, with the High Court extending its interim order. The next hearing is set for September 2, with Siddaramaiah’s representatives preparing to make additional submissions.
![[UPSC Aspirants’ Death Case] "Owner Knowingly Used Basement for Commercial Purposes Violating MCD Guidelines": CBI](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/image-93.png?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
The CBI requested custody of the owner of a coaching institute and others involved in the death of three UPSC aspirants due to waterlogging. The institute allegedly violated building usage regulations, leading to tragic deaths. The court ordered the accused to be remanded to CBI custody, citing the necessity of a thorough investigation.
Today, On 5th August, Former IAS trainee Puja Khedkar has contested the UPSC’s decision to revoke her candidature. The case will be heard in the Delhi High Court. The UPSC accused her of violating examination rules, leading to a permanent ban from future exams. Additional allegations include falsifying identity and misusing her position. Charges against her include cheating and forgery.
Today, On 30th July, The Delhi court is set to review the anticipatory bail plea of Pooja Khedkar tomorrow, an IAS trainee facing charges of fraudulent attempts in civil services exams. The court will decide whether she will be protected from arrest during the investigation. The UPSC has taken actions against her, including filing an FIR and cancelling her candidature for future exams.
![[IAS Exam Controversy] Took Exam 12 Times, But Don't Consider 7 Of Those: Puja Khedkar To Court](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/image-78-2.png?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
The UPSC today filed a FIR against probationary IAS officer Puja Khedkar for allegedly forging disability certificates to pass the civil services exam. The commission aims to cancel her candidature, as she fraudulently exceeded the permissible attempt limit under the Examination Rules by faking her identity. Actions include criminal prosecution and cancellation of her candidature.
![[Maharashtra Bank Scam Closure] Mumbai Police Opposes ED's intervention Plea](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/image-3-5.png?resize=414%2C230&ssl=1)
The Mumbai police opposed the Enforcement Directorate’s intervention plea in the Maharashtra State Cooperative Bank scam closure report, asserting no unfair losses to the bank. The ED, investigating money laundering linked to the scam, argued that the closure report would impact their case. The alleged scam involved thousands of crores and prominent figures.
The Karnataka High Court has issued an interim order restraining Power TV and its affiliate from broadcasting due to their expired broadcasting license. The court found no evidence of renewal, despite claims of a valid license. The matter is scheduled for further hearing on July 9. Clients are advised to contest the show-cause notice instead of seeking leniency.
