The Andhra Pradesh High Court, presided by Justice Venkata Jyothirmai Pratapa, quashed a disciplinary penalty on police constable G. Srikanth, citing lack of legally admissible evidence and procedural flaws in the inquiry process. The court emphasized that significant penalties require substantial proof and adherence to natural justice principles.
Today, 11th September, Delhi High Court denies interim relief to wrestler Bajrang Punia in plea challenging NADA’s provisional suspension for allegedly refusing a drug test. Punia claims unfair targeting and potential forced retirement due to missed competitions. Court schedules next hearing for October. Punia is willing to provide a sample and challenges the validity of NADA’s actions.
Today, On 10th September, Wrestler Bajrang Punia challenged his suspension by the National Anti-Doping Agency, seeking relief from the Delhi High Court. The suspension, barring him from training or competing, is contested on grounds of violating his rights and lacking proper procedure. The court’s decision will impact Punia’s career and the broader Indian wrestling community.
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Dr. Sandip Ghosh, former principal of RG Kar Medical College, was arrested for alleged corruption and financial misconduct. Facing public outrage over a doctor’s rape and murder at the hospital, he stepped down but was appointed as principal of another college by the West Bengal government. The case has been transferred to the CBI.
The Delhi High Court Today (Aug 29) criticised former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Brij Bhushan Singh for filing a plea to quash trial court proceedings related to the sexual harassment case filed against him by women wrestlers after the trial had already begun. Justice Neena Bansal Krishna on Thursday said that the plea by Singh appeared to be an oblique one to quash the case in its entirety after the commencement of trial against him.
The Delhi High Court on Today (Aug 28) granted four more weeks to the Centre to respond to a petition by the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) challenging its suspension. The Centre had suspended the WFI on December 24, 2023, three days after it elected new office bearers, for allegedly not following the provisions of its own constitution while taking decisions.
Today, The Calcutta High Court Bar Association has decided to refrain from participating in judicial proceedings after lawyer Sourav Mandal was reportedly assaulted by a police sub-inspector. The Association demands the immediate suspension of the delinquent officer and the appropriate punishment of the responsible police personnel. Mandal has lodged a complaint and provided medical evidence to support his case.
A court in Ajmer has acquitted six individuals accused of raising provocative slogans against BJP leader Nupur Sharma. The slogans were in response to derogatory comments made by Sharma about the Prophet. This led to Chishti’s arrest as the main accused in July 2022. Following his acquittal, Chishti expressed gratitude, stating, “Justice has been served in my case.”
Justices Ajay Gadkari and Neela Gokhale condemned the conduct of Sudhir Pawar and the court registry, ordering an inquiry into the juvenile court’s functioning in Bhiwandi. They criticized Pawar for refusing to accept a chargesheet without the juvenile’s presence and found the presiding officer’s control over the court questionable. The High Court permitted the police to file the chargesheet promptly.
The Karnataka High Court is proposing an amendment to its rules to give the Chief Justice the power to suspend advocates involved in court boycotts. This is part of the “rules laying down the conditions subject to which an advocate shall be permitted to practice in the High Court and the courts subordinate thereto (Amendment) Rules, 2024.” Additionally, the Grievance Redressal Committee will address grievances related to strikes and boycotts by advocates.