Luxury cars blocked a national highway in Chhattisgarh for Instagram reels. The Chhattisgarh High Court slammed police inaction, questioning why strict laws weren’t applied and vehicles not seized immediately.
Supreme Court to hear if lawyers can be summoned by ED for giving legal advice. Bench led by CJI B.R. Gavai to take up the matter suo motu.
Gujarat High Court fined a man Rs 1 lakh for appearing in a virtual hearing from a toilet. The Court called his act “contumacious” and is considering jail time.
Madras High Court declines to close suo motu case against ex-Minister K Ponmudi for lewd joke on Shaivite-Vaishnavite tilaks. Court warns politicians can’t misuse Article 19 under the guise of free speech.
The Gujarat High Court initiated contempt proceedings after a man, Abdul Samad, appeared in a virtual hearing while on a toilet, creating a viral video that raised public concern about courtroom decorum. The court condemned this behavior, ordered the video’s deletion, and seeks to prevent similar incidents in future livestreams.
Karnataka High Court Today (June 5) started a suo motu case after 11 people died in a stampede near Chinnaswamy Stadium during RCB’s IPL victory celebration. The Court seeks a detailed report and stresses the need for a proper inquiry.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has taken action regarding the arrest of Ashoka University professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad over his social media post about Operation Sindoor. The NHRC requested a report from Haryana’s Director General of Police, while the Supreme Court granted him interim bail but allowed ongoing investigations to continue.
The Supreme Court of India has mandated the Central Government to establish special courts solely for POCSO Act cases, addressing delays in trials due to inadequate numbers of these courts. The court emphasized the need for quick justice for child victims, urging better staffing, training, and timely police action in enforcing these cases.
The Supreme Court said Today (April 30) it will hear in July if Lokpal can examine complaints against sitting High Court judges. The case raises serious questions about judicial independence and anti-corruption powers.
The Supreme Court Today (April 15) criticized judges for making insensitive remarks against rape survivors. It warned that justice must be done and seen to be done, especially in sexual violence cases.
