Today, On 27th October, The Supreme Court raised concerns over the rising digital arrest scams and asked whether the CBI has adequate resources to handle all such cases. The Bench sought detailed FIR data from all States before considering a central probe.
NEW DELHI: Today, 3rd Feb, Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim has filed a petition in the Supreme Court to lift the stay imposed on the trial in the 2015 sacrilege cases. This trial involves incidents of desecration of the Guru Granth Sahib in Punjab. The stay had been issued by the Punjab and Haryana High Court, halting the legal proceedings. Ram Rahim is seeking the vacation of this stay.
The Bombay High Court granted bail to six individuals accused in the Govind Pansare murder case. Pansare, a rationalist and activist, was shot by extremists near his home in Kolhapur in February 2015. The case has seen multiple delays, with the accused remaining in custody for years. The court’s decision marks a significant development in the long-pending trial.
A Public Interest Litigation has been filed in the Madras High Court by lawyer V Parthiban, seeking regulation of YouTube content to align with Indian laws and socio-religious beliefs. The court adjourned the hearing to allow inclusion of the Union Government and YouTube as respondents, despite opposition from the Tamil Nadu Government. The petitioner argues that YouTube lacks effective oversight for objectionable content.
Yesterday, On 12th June, The Calcutta High Court has ordered the deployment of central forces in West Bengal until June 21 to address post-election violence concerns. The state government must provide a report on measures taken by June 14. The court emphasized cooperation between state police and central forces and scheduled a next hearing for June 18. BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari welcomed the order.
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The Calcutta High Court has directed the CISF to investigate whether CCTV cameras installed by the West Bengal Police outside BJP leader Arjun Singh’s house violate his privacy. Singh claimed they compromised his privacy, prompting the court to instruct the CISF to assess the cameras and report back by July 3rd. The cameras are part of a wider surveillance project in the area.
Justice G. Jayachandran criticized Justice G.R. Swaminathan for bias against State police and hasty decision-making in YouTuber ‘Savukku’ Shankar’s detention case. Swaminathan’s failure to consult his bench partner and refusal to allow the State to file a counter affidavit led Jayachandran to declare Swaminathan’s opinion invalid. Swaminathan’s explanations were deemed inadequate.
Today, 14th May, The Calcutta High Court addressed concerns of police overaction raised by ex-judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay, highlighting potential issues with law enforcement’s actions. Gangopadhyay, a BJP candidate, sought to quash an FIR filed against him, alleging political motivation. The case was removed from the list and referred to the Chief Justice for reassignment.
NEW DELHI: Today (April 29): The Supreme Court postponed the hearing of the State of West Bengal’s Special Leave Petition (SLP), which challenges the High Court’s order for a CBI investigation into alleged sexual assault, violence, and land grabbing in Sandeshkhali. The adjournment was granted at the request of the state’s counsel, with the court instructing that the petition’s pendency should not be exploited to prolong proceedings in the Calcutta High Court.
Today(on 23rd April), The Calcutta High Court, led by Chief Justice TS Sivagnanam, warned about possible invalidation of votes in West Bengal’s Lok Sabha constituencies due to communal unrest during Ram Navami. They suggested the Election Commission consider deferring elections in affected districts and directed the state police to provide a report on the clashes. The next hearing is on April 26.
