The Punjab and Haryana High Court mandated a Sub-Divisional Magistrate in Punjab to vacate his office for judicial usage, highlighting inadequate judicial infrastructure. The ground floor, housing three courts, was in disrepair compared to the renovated first floor. The court ordered immediate repairs and compliance reports before the next hearing on January 7.
Yesterday, On 22nd November, Former Supreme Court judge Justice H.S. Bedi passed away on November 22, marking a significant loss for the legal community. He was the father of Punjab and Haryana High Court judge Jasjit Singh Bedi. His cremation will take place in Chandigarh, with lawyers at the High Court observing work refrains in tribute.
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Yesterday, 18th April, The Supreme Court acquitted a man in a 1997 murder case, citing unreliable witness testimony and lack of substantial evidence. Justices overturned previous rulings by lower courts, emphasizing the prosecution’s weak narrative and lack of corroborative evidence. The appellant’s conviction reversed, and he is not required to surrender, being entitled to acquittal due to reasonable doubt.