A petition by the Advocates’ Association led the Karnataka High Court to rule against private individuals uploading videos of court proceedings. This decision came after controversial remarks by Justice V. Srishananda went viral. The Supreme Court intervened, requesting a report on the matter. Justice Srishananda later apologized for his comments.
Yesterday, On 20th September, the Delhi High Court withdrew judicial duties from District Judge Aman Pratap Singh due to concerns over his indiscipline, low case disposal rate, and failure to adhere to court timings. A viral video showcasing his inappropriate behavior further prompted this action, highlighting the judiciary’s commitment to maintaining professionalism and accountability.
Supreme Court judge Justice BV Nagarathna Today (Sept 14) said that certain lawyers under the guise of disseminating legal literacy on social media were spreading a sense of dread, particularly on matrimonial cases. She urged lawyers to be responsible while advising clients and ensure that there is a balance between the duty towards the client and duty to the court. Justice Nagarathna was speaking at the 11th Convocation of the National Law University (NLU), Delhi.
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The Special Investigation Team (SIT) filed a 2,144-page chargesheet against Prajwal Revanna and HD Revanna in connection with four cases of sexual assault and harassment. The chargesheet includes over 130 witnesses and forensic evidence. Prajwal is accused of rape, while HD Revanna is charged with sexual harassment. Prajwal was arrested and is currently in judicial custody.
The Delhi High Court directed news channels and social media platforms to remove content alleging extra-marital affairs against YSR Congress MP Venumbaka Vijaya Sai Reddy. The August 8 interim order by Justice Vikas Mahajan aimed to curb the spread of unverified claims and safeguard Reddy’s reputation.
The Allahabad High Court today dismissed a PIL against UP Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya without seeking government response or issuing notices. The petition accused Maurya of misusing his position and cited criminal cases against him. The court will issue necessary orders on the petition at a later date, leaving the outcome uncertain.
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Today, On 1st August, Delhi’s Tis Hazari Court granted bail to Manuj Kathuria, the SUV driver involved in the deaths of three UPSC aspirants. The court had initially denied his bail plea, stating the serious nature of the allegations against him. The incident occurred when his actions allegedly caused flooding at a coaching institute’s basement.
The Karnataka High Court today reserved its order on the plea to cancel the bail granted to Janata Dal (Secular) leader HD Revanna, accused of abducting a woman. Justice M Nagaprasanna expressed concern over the severity of the case and remarked that bail should not have been granted. The court heard arguments from both sides and reserved its decision.
Today, On 19th July, A first-year law student in Prayagraj arrested for threatening to bomb Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The student admitted to posting the threat on a microblogging platform to gain fame, inspired by YouTube videos. He was swiftly detained, and legal proceedings are underway, sparking discussions on security and public figure safety.