The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday (4th Dec) rejected a request for a CBI probe into the suicide of a woman lawyer who alleged police torture. Justice M. Nagaprasanna formed a Special Investigation Team to investigate the claims and potential guilt of the Investigating Officer. The case involves serious allegations related to a financial fraud investigation.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court directed enhanced security for a judge following a suicide incident at Amritsar’s Golden Temple, where an assailant used the judge’s security officer’s gun. The Punjab Police must submit a sealed status report on the investigation, with further hearings scheduled for September 27.