Today, On 9th September, the Karnataka High Court, under Justice M. Nagaprasanna, ordered an in-camera hearing for the bail plea of former JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna in a rape and sexual assault case, to protect the victim’s dignity. The Court also instructed the SIT to submit the chargesheet. The next hearing is scheduled for September 12.
A Sealdah court in Kolkata reprimanded the CBI for missing legal representatives at Sanjay Roy’s hearing, questioning the granting of bail. Roy, accused in a rape and murder case at RG Kar Medical College, was denied bail and remanded to custody. The case involves polygraph tests and financial irregularities at the college.
Today, On 22nd August, The Calcutta High Court seeking clarification from the West Bengal government on whether the CBI or SIT should investigate financial irregularities involving Dr. Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar Hospital. The court emphasized the need for an impartial investigation due to Ghosh’s alleged political backing and influence. The case will be heard tomorrow at 12 PM.
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to establish a 10-member Task Force to address violence against medical professionals. The IMA will continue to push for a Central Law to protect medical professionals. The Supreme Court also directed the CBI to provide updates on the investigation into the recent rape and murder of a junior doctor in Kolkata.
Advocate Vishal Tiwari, who petitioned today in the Supreme Court regarding the Adani-Hindenburg issue, plans to submit a plea urging the court to compel Sebi to release its final report. This comes after Hindenburg Research raised concerns about Sebi’s chairperson and a delay in disclosing investigation findings. The SC had upheld Sebi’s investigation previously.
The Supreme Court of India upheld SEBI’s investigation into Hindenburg’s allegations against the Adani Group, affirming its integrity and scope. The court, led by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, rejected a plea to exclude SEBI from the probe into alleged share price manipulation and financial irregularities.
Today(on 30th July), the Supreme Court dismissed Lawrence Bishnoi’s plea challenging the Punjab and Haryana High Court’s order for an SIT formation and FIR registration related to his TV interview while in jail. The high court’s decision to address unauthorized mobile phone usage by prisoners has broader implications for prison security and oversight.
Today, On 23rd, July, The Karnataka High Court stayed the FIR against two Enforcement Directorate (ED) officers investigating the Valmiki Corporation case after a complaint from a government official alleged coercion to implicate political figures. The court expressed concerns about the implications for all investigating officers and scheduled the next hearing for August 21.
Today, On 23rd July, The Delhi High Court ordered a CBI probe into the death of Faizan, a 23-year-old man who was allegedly beaten by Delhi Police during the 2020 Delhi riots. This decision came in response to a petition from Faizan’s mother, who claimed that her son was illegally detained and denied medical care, leading to his death.
Today(on 23rd July), The Karnataka High Court issued a notice to the State government on a petition by Union Bank of India for a CBI probe into alleged fund misappropriation by the Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation. This follows allegations of Rs. 90 crore being transferred from the Corporation’s account. The next hearing is scheduled for August 7.
