The Gujarat High Court today, criticized the Rajkot Municipal Corporation after a tragic fire at a gaming zone caused 28 deaths. The court expressed disbelief in the state’s ability to prevent such disasters and questioned the government’s inaction despite previous court orders. The facility’s lack of safety measures and regulatory compliance were highlighted. Investigations, arrests, and compensations are underway.
The Patna High Court received a petition demanding the cancellation of the NEET UG exam due to alleged paper leaks. The plea calls for a CBI investigation, citing concerns over exam integrity and student futures. The scandal involves arrests, bribery, and organized gangs. Calls for re-conducting the exam and ensuring fairness grow.
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Today (14th May): Two NGOs have urged the Supreme Court for a court-monitored investigation into alleged “quid pro quo” instances in the electoral bonds scheme involving political parties, corporate entities, and investigative agencies. This comes after the scheme was deemed unconstitutional. They seek recovery of funds from companies involved in such arrangements and emphasize the need for thorough investigation.
Today, On 13th May JDS Leader HD Revanna granted bail in a kidnapping case related to the Karnataka sex scandal. He held for three days and required to post a bail bond of Rs. 5 lakh. The court imposed several conditions for his release. Allegations against him involve his son Prajwal Revanna. Public interest in the case is high.
On Friday(26th April), The Himachal Pradesh High Court has ordered Rakesh Sharma’s participation in a corruption probe involving MLA Ashish Sharma and scheduled proceedings for May 24. Allegations include financial misdeeds and destabilizing the state government. The political landscape remains tense, with upcoming bypolls and reduced Congress party strength. The investigation continues amidst political turmoil.
In 2017, a prominent actress was allegedly abducted and sexually assaulted, leading to an ongoing trial involving actor Dileep. The victim has petitioned the Kerala High Court to investigate unauthorized access to crucial evidence, seeking a fairer process after deeming the initial inquiry inadequate. The case is set for further examination on May 30th.
The Bombay High Court dismissed a PIL against Balumama temple trustees due to the absence of an FIR. Allegations of fund misappropriation and illegal land sale were made, but the court deemed the plea unfounded. It also rejected a request to transfer an application to another charity commissioner as it was filed by an unrelated party.
On Thursday(4th April), The Delhi High Court has asked for an update from the police on the progress of investigations into the 2020 riots. Despite 750 FIRs being filed, 273 investigations are still pending. The court has demanded a status report within 10 days and emphasized the need for accountability and progress in the tragic events of February 2020.
Today, the Allahabad High Court delivered a verdict rejecting the challenge raised against the cancellation of the lease for the land of Maulana Mohamad Ali Jauhar University in Rampur District of Uttar Pradesh. The University Trust had submitted a writ petition opposing the Uttar Pradesh government’s action to revoke the land lease associated with the […]
The Calcutta High Court initially mandated the creation of a joint SIT comprising CBI and state police officers to investigate the assault on ED officers during a raid. However, the court has temporarily suspended the formation of the SIT in response to an appeal by the ED, indicating a delay in the investigation process.