The Supreme Court overruled the Bombay High Court and directed that the SIT in the Badlapur ‘fake’ encounter case be led by the DGP. This move aims to ensure a fair and impartial investigation.
The Supreme Court of India will hear a plea regarding the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 tourists. Petitioners seek a judicial commission and a special investigation team for accountability and transparency in the investigation. They also demand enhanced security measures for tourists in Jammu and Kashmir amid rising regional tensions and ongoing national security meetings.
The Supreme Court of India has directed the CBI to investigate delays in housing construction projects linked to potential misconduct by real estate builders and banks in major cities. A Special Investigation Team will be formed, with police support from Uttar Pradesh and Haryana, ensuring close monitoring and monthly hearings on the probe’s progress.
The Bombay High Court criticized the Maharashtra government for not forming a Special Investigation Team (SIT) or filing an FIR against five police officers involved in the Badlapur encounter case, where accused Akshay Shinde was shot. The court warned of contempt actions for failing to comply with its orders.
The Supreme Court slammed the district bar associations in Haryana, stating that lawyers’ chambers have turned into hubs for property dealers. A Bench led by Justice Surya Kant warned that it may order a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into their activities if necessary. The court expressed concern over the misuse of legal chambers, which should be dedicated to legal work but are instead being used for commercial dealings.
Madras: The Madras High Court has directed the Special Investigation Team (SIT) to stop harassing journalists while probing the leak of a sexual harassment victim’s identity in the Anna University case. The Court made it clear that while journalists should not be troubled, they must also cooperate with the investigation.