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.
The central government informed the Supreme Court it has a forensic report on leaked audio clips allegedly involving former Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh in ethnic violence. The court is set to receive this report soon, while a petition demands a court-monitored investigation into Singh’s involvement in the unrest.
Karnataka: The Karnataka High Court on Friday, 7th March, quashed the summons issued by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s wife, BM Parvathi, in connection with the Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land scam case. The court also canceled the summons sent to State Minister Byrathi Suresh, who was not named as an accused but was called for questioning by the ED.
Mumbai: The Bombay High Court asked a former Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) corporator and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader, who filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) against illegal construction in Mumbai, to provide details of the actions he took against such structures when he was in office.
A bench comprising Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice Bharati Dangre, while hearing the case, questioned the petitioner on his past role in handling illegal constructions.
A Malayalam actress has petitioned the Supreme Court against the Kerala High Court’s order to register an FIR based on her statements to the Hema Committee, claiming she had no intention of pursuing the case. She argues her testimony was for academic purposes only and requests a stay on the investigation.
The Supreme Court ordered a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe alleged custodial torture of two women during protests in West Bengal, replacing a previous CBI investigation. The Court directed the SIT’s formation and asked the Calcutta High Court to monitor the case, addressing concerns over bias and police integrity.
Today(on 2nd August),The Supreme Court has refused to form a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe alleged ‘quid pro quo’ deals in the Electoral Bond Scheme. Chief Justice DY Chandrachud’s bench is assessing the matter. The court had previously declared the scheme unconstitutional for not disclosing political party funding, prompting the State Bank of India to stop issuing the bonds.
The Supreme Court of India has refused to review its decision on transferring the Adani Group stock price manipulation investigation despite a plea filed by a PIL petitioner. The court upheld its confidence in the initial judgment and SEBI’s ongoing investigation. The case involves accusations of fraudulent activities and market manipulation by the Adani Group.