The Madras High Court has directed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the Karur TVK rally stampede that killed 41 people. Earlier, the Madurai bench had refused a CBI investigation, citing the State probe was still in early stages.
Today, On 22nd September, The Supreme Court will hear a plea from the CBI Director challenging remarks made by the Andhra Pradesh High Court in the Tirupati Laddu row. The case relates to the ongoing SIT probe into irregularities in temple offerings. The Supreme Court decided to hear a plea on Friday from the Director […]
The Supreme Court declined to hear a plea alleging custodial torture and sexual assault of a 17-year-old in Gujarat, asking the petitioner to first seek remedies before the High Court. The plea had sought an SIT or CBI probe, AIIMS medical report, and compensation.
Dharmasthala mass burial case took a turn when the complainant witness admitted in Belthangady court that the skull he produced was not from the buried body, after which SIT officials immediately took him into custody.
A PIL in the Supreme Court seeks an SIT probe into electoral roll fraud, highlighting Rahul Gandhi’s claims. The plea asserts that the “dilution of purity undermines free and fair elections,” raising significant concerns about electoral integrity within the community.
The Supreme Court criticised CFSL for giving “wishy-washy answers” in testing leaked audio tapes linked to ex-Manipur CM N Biren Singh’s alleged role in ethnic violence. The bench clarified it only wanted a voice-match, not video authenticity.
Uttar Bhartiya Vikas Sena chief Sunil Shukla has moved the Bombay High Court seeking police protection, SIT probe, and action against Raj Thackeray’s MNS for alleged hate speech and threats. The plea follows claims of violence and intimidation against north Indians.
The Supreme Court reviewed a petition from former Punjab DSP Gursher Singh Sandhu concerning the controversial jail interview of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. Sandhu argued he was unfairly targeted despite not being implicated in the FIR. The Court dismissed his petition, allowing him to seek relief at the High Court, where investigations revealed security failures leading to multiple suspensions.
The Karnataka High Court has temporarily halted the Special Investigation Team’s inquiry into alleged land encroachment by Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy in Kethaganahalli village. Kumaraswamy contested the legality of the SIT’s formation and claimed political motives behind the investigation. The court will further examine these concerns in upcoming hearings.
The Supreme Court of India criticized Madhya Pradesh minister Vijay Shah for his remarks against Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, deeming them shameful. A three-member Special Investigation Team will investigate the FIR against him. The Court emphasized the importance of respect for the armed forces and questioned the sincerity of Shah’s apology.
