Justice Abhay Sreenivas Oka, born on May 25, 1960, assumed office on August 31, 2021. He authored 82 judgments and is recognized for his commitment to social change and justice. His judicial career includes crucial contributions to civil liberties and environmental protection, particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic, advocating for marginalized communities.
Former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia has challenged the Enforcement Directorate’s chargesheet in the Excise Policy case, arguing it was filed without required official approval. His petition claims this violates legal protocols, and he seeks to dismiss all related proceedings. The Delhi High Court will hear the case soon.
A Pune special court has summoned Rahul Gandhi to appear on December 2 regarding a defamation case filed by Satyaki Savarkar, who alleges Gandhi made false remarks about freedom fighter Vinayak Damodar Savarkar during a March 2023 speech in London. Gandhi previously missed court dates, prompting legal action from Savarkar’s representatives.
A Mumbai court issued a new bailable warrant against Pragya Singh Thakur in connection with the Malegaon blast case. The decision follows Thakur’s absence from court proceedings, despite previous orders requiring her presence. The court emphasized the importance of her attendance and took action due to her continued non-compliance. Thakur is one of the accused in the 2008 Malegaon bombing case, which remains an ongoing high-profile trial.
The Supreme Court will hear Balwant Singh Rajoana’s petition on November 4 to reduce his death sentence for the 1995 assassination of Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh to life imprisonment. Rajoana claims prolonged delays in his mercy plea ruling violate his right to life and cause significant mental distress.
The Lokayukta Police have filed an FIR against Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and others related to alleged illegal allotments in the MUDA land scam. The Karnataka High Court approved an investigation despite Siddaramaiah’s protests against the allegations, asserting his innocence while the BJP calls the situation corrupt and politically motivated.
A special court in Bengaluru has ordered an investigation into Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah regarding the MUDA scam, following the Karnataka High Court’s validation of the Governor’s sanction for the probe into the alleged illegal allotment of 14 sites to his wife, Parvathi. This could involve significant legal and political consequences for Siddaramaiah.
Today, On 20th August, the CBI asked a Sealdah court for permission to conduct a narco test on Dr. Sandip Ghosh, implicated in the rape-murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata. The investigation, now under CBI’s jurisdiction, seeks to clarify complex details amidst public outrage and concerns about a possible cover-up by influential figures.
Umar Khalid, a former JNU student and activist, has spent four years in jail awaiting the framing of charges under the UAPA in connection with the 2020 Delhi riots. Despite being acquitted in one case, he remains detained due to a second case invoking anti-terror laws. Legal proceedings have been slow, raising concerns about justice in UAPA cases.
Today, On 3rd September, The ‘Aparajita Woman and Child Bill (West Bengal Criminal Laws and Amendment) 2024’ passed by the West Bengal Assembly introduces the death penalty for rape and murder convictions. It amends existing laws, including the POCSO Act, to ensure stricter punishment and faster trial timelines, with a focus on protecting survivors and victims of all ages.
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