The Madras High Court has instructed the Special Investigation Team (SIT) to stop harassing journalists regarding the identity leak of a sexual harassment victim at Anna University. Journalists complained of unnecessary questioning and mobile phone seizures. The court urged journalists to cooperate while emphasizing victim privacy and press freedom amidst ongoing legal investigations.
NEW DELHI: Today, 3rd Feb, Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim has filed a petition in the Supreme Court to lift the stay imposed on the trial in the 2015 sacrilege cases. This trial involves incidents of desecration of the Guru Granth Sahib in Punjab. The stay had been issued by the Punjab and Haryana High Court, halting the legal proceedings. Ram Rahim is seeking the vacation of this stay.
The Calcutta High Court set up a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the gangrape case in Sandeshkhali, West Bengal. The decision follows growing concerns over law and order in the region. The SIT will ensure a thorough and impartial investigation into the incident. Authorities are under pressure to deliver justice swiftly.
The Bombay High Court granted bail to six individuals accused in the Govind Pansare murder case. Pansare, a rationalist and activist, was shot by extremists near his home in Kolhapur in February 2015. The case has seen multiple delays, with the accused remaining in custody for years. The court’s decision marks a significant development in the long-pending trial.
The Centre informed the Supreme Court that the trials in the Anti-Sikh riots cases were conducted in a manner that led to the acquittal of the accused. The Supreme Court bench noted that the central government must explain why all the acquittals and dismissals were not appealed in higher courts. This raises concerns about the handling of the cases. The government has been asked to provide clarity on the issue.
A petition filed in the Delhi High Court seeking regulation of cryptocurrencies and an investigation into the recent BitBNS crisis. BitBNS, a prominent Indian cryptocurrency exchange, faced backlash after users reported withdrawal freezes, sparking concerns among investors. The court has now directed the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to respond to the issue. This case highlights the growing need for stronger oversight in India’s cryptocurrency sector.
Prajwal Revanna approached the Karnataka High Court seeking copies of digital evidence in the rape cases against him. He is accused in four cases of rape and sexual assault, with his bail applications for two cases and pre-arrest bail plea for the others being rejected by the High Court last year. The request for digital evidence is part of his ongoing legal battle. Revanna continues to fight the charges in the court.
The Kerala High Court Today (Jan 6) declined a CBI probe into the death of ADM Naveen Babu, allegedly driven to suicide by CPI (M) leader PP Divya’s public corruption accusations. While rejecting the plea by Babu’s widow, the court directed the SIT to expedite its investigation under DIG supervision, explore possible homicidal hanging, and inform the widow of progress. Concerns were raised about political shielding, witness intimidation, and inadequate evidence preservation, but the state defended the SIT’s impartiality.
In the Govind Pansare murder case, the Bombay High Court decided to end its monitoring of the investigation and has called for a quick trial. The court noted that the only remaining task was locating two absconding accused, which no longer required court oversight. The decision emphasizes the progress made in the case and directs that the trial proceed without further delays. The focus now shifts to completing the legal process speedily.
A two-member fact-finding committee from the National Commission for Women has arrived in Chennai to investigate a reported sexual assault of a 19-year-old Anna University student. The committee, comprising Mamta Kumari and Praveen Dixit, will examine the incident, gather information from various parties, and recommend preventive measures. An ongoing police investigation follows a formal complaint.