The Supreme Court is hearing petitions today (11th July) about alleged malpractices in the NEET-UG 2024 exam, following reports of a paper leak. The CJI emphasized that a retest would be a last resort and directed petitioners’ counsels to file a common submission not exceeding 10 pages. The next hearing is scheduled for July 18.
The Supreme Court today addressed concerns over the alleged NEET-UG, 2024 question paper leak, emphasizing the need for identifying beneficiaries rigorously and considering a retest if the leak was widespread. The NTA was directed to respond to specific inquiries, and the Court scrutinized various factors related to the alleged malpractices and paper leaks. The next hearing is scheduled for July 11, 2024.
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Yesterday, On 6th July, A Mumbai court denied interim relief to a man accused of creating deepfake videos of Amitabh Bachchan. The accused, the owner of an Ayurvedic company in Uttarakhand, had sought interim protection from arrest, but the court refused. The case underscores the legal and ethical challenges posed by misuse of digital technologies for deceptive video content.
The Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to a husband accused of abetting his wife’s suicide, citing that sending a triple talaq notice did not constitute abetment. Despite the illegality of triple talaq, the court found no evidence of abetment. This decision has sparked debate about the spouse’s legal and ethical responsibilities in such cases.
Three new criminal laws, aimed at modernizing the justice system, replace colonial-era laws from today. They introduce provisions like Zero FIR, online police complaints, electronic summons, and mandatory crime scene videography. The Ministry of Home Affairs has initiated various measures for effective implementation, including technological upgrades, capacity building, publicity campaigns, inclusion in curriculum, and review meetings.
The Bombay High Court emphasized the need to impose heavy costs on individuals wasting the time of investigative agencies and courts. The court’s observation came during a bail plea hearing for a man accused of rape, where the accused and victim had resolved their differences. The court expressed concern over unnecessary FIR registrations and court time wastage.
The Delhi High Court ordered the removal of social media posts and videos alleging that journalist Rajat Sharma abused Congress leader Ragini Nayak, citing false information and potential harm to Sharma’s reputation. The court mandated the removal of specified posts, directing the privatization of public domain videos until further orders, and affirmed that this action does not violate freedom of speech.
Today, On 31st May, Prajwal Revanna, a suspended Janata Dal (Secular) MP, has been taken into the custody of a Special Investigation Team for six days regarding an alleged obscene video. The case has attracted significant attention and controversy. Revanna, facing probe over sexual harassment allegations, was granted one-hour legal counsel sessions during his custody. Arrests of key suspects linked to the case have also been made.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s brother, Ayazuddin Siddiqui, arrested in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, on charges of cheating and forgery. He is accused of submitting fake documents to the Consolidation Department. This is not the first time he has faced legal issues; in 2018, he was accused of offending religious sentiments online.
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