A Delhi court slammed the Investigating Officer for filing a false report to mislead the court and ordered departmental action against the Delhi Police, including the ACP and SHO, citing gross negligence and supervisory lapses in handling the probe.
The Supreme Court ruled that the police acted “completely illegal” by filing a charge-sheet against an individual contrary to a court order prohibiting coercive action. Although it dismissed contempt notices against the officers involved after accepting their apologies, it warned that future violations could lead to contempt proceedings and mandated a review of police directives.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is under investigation for allegedly inciting violence through his remarks during the Nava Kerala Yatra. A complaint filed by District Congress Committee President Muhammed Shiyas claims his speech encouraged attacks on protesters. The controversy has fueled calls for accountability and judicial review of the Chief Minister’s conduct.
The CBI informed the court that Sandip Ghosh, former principal of RG Kar Medical College, was willfully absent from the crime scene in the Kolkata doctor’s rape and murder case. Investigators suspect external influences on Ghosh’s actions, which hindered the investigation, raising concerns about a possible larger conspiracy involving him and police officer Abhijit Mondal.
The Kerala High Court prohibited vloggers from filming inside the Guruvayur Sree Krishna Temple, following a petition regarding inappropriate behavior, including a woman’s birthday celebration in the nadapanthal. The court directed the temple committee to ensure proper decorum and maintain an environment conducive to worship, especially for vulnerable devotees.
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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.
NEW DELHI: On Friday (3rd May): The Supreme Court set aside the Allahabad High Court’s decision to grant bail to a police officer accused of raping a 13-year-old girl. The accused, who held the position of Station House Officer (SHO), allegedly abused his authority to commit the heinous crime against the minor survivor. The apex court, after considering the plea filed by the survivor’s mother, deemed the high court’s decision unjustifiable and ordered the accused to surrender immediately.
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On Monday (29th April): The Delhi High Court directed police protection for a transgender candidate filing a nomination for the 2024 Lok Sabha Election, emphasizing equal protection under Article 14 of the Constitution. This came after the candidate faced a life-threatening attack. The court instructed the police to ensure security and facilitate the nomination process in South Delhi.