The Supreme Court directed six states to respond within six weeks regarding non-compliance in DGP appointments, including Andhra Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. Allegations of violations include preferential appointments undermining seniority and politicization of police leadership. The UPSC must prepare appointment panels and report status by March 2025.
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The Telangana High Court declared that Chennamaneni Ramesh, a former BRS leader, is a German citizen who falsely presented himself as an Indian to contest elections. The court imposed a Rs 30 lakh fine after finding he did not prove renouncing his German citizenship. This ruling highlights the importance of electoral integrity and adherence to legal norms.
The Supreme Court directed immediate action to fill vacancies in the Central Information Commission and State Information Commissions, vital for the Right to Information Act’s implementation. A status report regarding these vacancies was requested from various states, with a next hearing set for December 17, 2024, emphasizing the importance of prompt appointments.
Today, On 3rd December, the Allahabad High Court recused itself from hearing Mohammed Zubair’s plea for arrest protection related to a case initiated by Yati Narsinghanand’s supporters. Zubair faces multiple charges after responding to Narsinghanand’s derogatory remarks. The court did not specify reasons for the recusal and assigned the case to another panel.
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The Telangana High Court’s Division Bench annulled a single-judge’s ultimatum requiring the Speaker to expedite disqualification petitions against defected MLAs. The court urged the Speaker to resolve the matter reasonably, noting the prolonged delay, while emphasizing the constitutional authority of the Speaker under the Tenth Schedule regarding such petitions.
On November 21, the Andhra Pradesh Assembly unanimously approved a resolution to establish a High Court bench in Kurnool, introduced by Minister N Md Farooq. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu confirmed the resolution will be sent to the Central government, reinforcing the state’s commitment to development post-bifurcation in 2014.
Today, On 25th October, A Telangana court ordered Minister Konda Surekha to delete her controversial post linking KT Rama Rao to the divorce of actors Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Ruth Prabhu. Rao filed a defamation lawsuit after Surekha claimed he was involved in the split. The ruling emphasizes accountability in public statements regarding private lives.
Jani Master, a National Award-winning choreographer, has been granted bail by the Telangana High Court following his arrest in a sexual assault case. The case was registered after a woman accused him of assault during outdoor shoots. Jani Master was arrested by the Cyberabad Police after a multi-city search operation.
The Supreme Court Today (Oct 4) lamented that the Telangana government has not been offering proper assistance to the Court during criminal case hearings. A Bench of Justices Hrishikesh Roy and SVN Bhatti expressed its sentiments in this regard today to the State’s Director General of Police (DGP), who was present virtually. The Court had directed the Telangana DGP to appear before it after the State counsel could not answer basic queries during an earlier hearing of a criminal case.
Today, On 29th August, The Supreme Court emphasized that criminal proceedings are for justice, not revenge or vendettas. This came during a case of ‘streedhan’ recovery. The Court reiterated a woman’s sole right to her ‘streedhan’ and questioned the basis of the complaint filed by the father, ultimately quashing the proceedings against the former in-laws.