Five government employees were suspended for throwing an unauthorized birthday party inside the Karnataka High Court. They allegedly switched off CCTV cameras, triggering a major security and disciplinary probe.
The Delhi High Court Today overturned the suspension of seven BJP MLAs from the Legislative Assembly, allowing their reinstatement. The legislators had challenged their suspension, arguing that it contravened established rules. This ruling is pivotal in the ongoing tussle between AAP and BJP, signifying the judiciary’s role in balancing legislative authority and individual assembly members’ rights.
The Tripura government suspended its chief conservator of forests IFS Officer Prabin Lal Agarwal, for naming zoo lions Akbar and Sita, offending religious sentiments. The Calcutta High Court responded to a VHP petition and urged West Bengal to consider changing the names of the lions and take action against those responsible. The court emphasized the need to avoid controversy in naming animals.
The Delhi High Court questioned seven suspended BJP MLAs about the possibility of apologizing to the lieutenant governor for their disruptions during his address at the Delhi Assembly. The court’s attention was directed to this matter, with senior advocates indicating the importance of upholding the dignity of the lieutenant governor’s office. The MLAs expressed readiness to offer apologies.