Delhi High Court slammed a Delhi Police SI for abusing and threatening lawyers within court premises, warning of an FIR. The court emphasized, “Policemen cannot think they are above the law,” stressing their role as protectors, not predators.
An autorickshaw driver attacked lawyer couple K S Binoy and Krishna Rajendran at the district court complex. The couple, who reside in Tripunithura and practice law at the complex, have filed a formal complaint regarding the incident. The motive behind the attack remains unclear. Authorities are investigating the matter.
The Delhi High Court provided interim relief to nine JNU students who were rusticated for their alleged involvement in verbal abuse and sexual assault against 60 women. The court noted procedural flaws in the university’s actions and scheduled a hearing for November 8, allowing students to continue their studies during the review.
Former locomotive pilot, PU Venkatesan, was convicted of criminal contempt for making scandalous allegations against judges. The Madras High Court sentenced him to six months in prison for displaying no remorse and verbally abusing the judges. His behavior was found to be contemptuous towards the entire justice system. This followed a Facebook post and subsequent letters making reckless allegations.
