BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has challenged the FIR lodged against him, moving the Supreme Court and filing a privilege motion against senior Jharkhand officials. The move escalates the political and legal tussle between the MP and the state administration.
In Meerut, nearly 100 lawyers tried to attack Muskaan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla, who are accused in the shocking “cement murder” case. They allegedly drugged and killed Merchant Navy officer Saurabh Rajput, then hid his body using cement. The courtroom turned chaotic as security personnel struggled to stop the angry lawyers. This high-profile case has caused huge public outrage due to the brutal nature of the crime.
The Allahabad High Court ordered the listing of a writ petition seeking the registration of an FIR against officials involved in the Sambhal violence case. The petition was filed by the Hazrat Khwajah Garib Nawaj Welfare Association, claiming officials were responsible for the incident that resulted in four deaths.
The Calcutta High Court, led by Justice Hiranmoy Bhattacharya, ordered the Police Superintendent to compile a report on incidents of vandalism during Durga Puja, following a plea for an independent investigation. The court emphasized the need for transparency and directed that the report be submitted by November 14.
The Coimbatore Police submitted a comprehensive 23-page report to the Supreme Court detailing 15 years of cases linked to the Isha Foundation, citing missing persons, suicides, and sexual offenses. The report highlights ongoing investigations, concerns about operational practices, and mentions that inquiries into food safety were inconclusive. The Supreme Court will address the case on October 18.
The Bombay High Court has directed the CBI to take over the investigation into the murder of Shiv Sena leader Abhishek Ghosalkar due to “loose ends” in the local police’s inquiry. The court emphasized the importance of a thorough investigation and transferred the case to the CBI to ensure a comprehensive and impartial inquiry.
Today, On 22nd July, TMC MP Mahua Moitra criticized the Supreme Court’s interim stay on ‘nameplates’ for eateries along the Kanwar Yatra routes, calling it an “unconstitutional order” contradicting constitutional principles. The bench ruled that state police cannot compel shopkeepers to display their names but can only require them to indicate the food items they offer, with a hearing set for July 26.
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Today, On 10th June, The Allahabad High Court affirmed that adults have the right to marry and live with a partner of their choice, protected under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. The court criticized a magistrate for sending a woman to her uncle’s home, emphasizing the fundamental rights of individuals. This landmark ruling reinforces constitutional protections and sends a strong societal message.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court issued notices to the Superintendent of Police and the Director General of Police regarding allegations of misconduct involving a minor at the CIA-2 unit in Panipat, Haryana. The Court has instructed the officials to respond by July 19. The case originated from an incident on July 7, 2022, and involves serious irregularities.