Today, On 1st April, The Tripura government informed the Supreme Court that it is complying with the 2006 apex court ruling on police reforms. It stated that the process for appointing a regular Director General of Police (DGP) began on March 7. The update was provided in response to concerns over adherence to established guidelines. This move aims to ensure transparency and efficiency in police leadership appointments.
The Supreme Court declined to hear a plea against a Tripura government notification requiring Permanent Resident Certificates for job applications. The court suggested that the petitioner approach the Tripura High Court instead, highlighting the appropriate jurisdiction for such matters. The plea was withdrawn, allowing the petitioner to pursue the case in the high court.
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.
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Union Minister Annapurna Devi launched the “Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat Campaign” on November 27 to eliminate child marriages in India. The initiative focuses on empowering girls, enforcing legal reforms to set 18 as the minimum marriage age, and targeting high-burden states. The aim is to cut child marriage prevalence below 5% by 2029.
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The Supreme Court urged jail superintendents to proactively identify eligible female undertrial prisoners for release under Section 479(1) of the BNSS, aiming to address overcrowding and inhumane conditions. The Court stressed the necessity of focusing on women prisoners, particularly those with children, and reprimanded certain states for non-compliance with reporting.
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.
A rape survivor in Tripura alleged being sexually assaulted by a magistrate in his court chamber. A panel led by Dhalai District and Sessions Judge Gautam Sarkar is investigating the matter. The survivor stated that the incident occurred during her statement recording. The High Court Registrar General mentioned not receiving an official complaint yet. Helplines for violence against women were provided.
The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) filed a petition at the Calcutta High Court challenging the housing of lioness ‘Sita’ and lion ‘Akbar’ at Siliguri Safari Park. The organization objects to the religious implications of housing and naming the lions together, demanding a name change for ‘Sita’. The case is scheduled for a hearing on February 20th.