Justice AS Oka raised concerns about media trials and public comments on ongoing cases, saying they affect the justice system. He spoke at a webinar by the All India Lawyers’ Association for Justice, stressing the need for a fair and responsible judiciary. The discussion focused on keeping court cases free from outside influence. He also highlighted the importance of judicial independence and accountability.
The CBI argued that the West Bengal government cannot appeal the trial court’s decision in the R.G. Kar case. As the prosecuting agency, the CBI claims it has the exclusive right to file an appeal due to the sentence being insufficient. This disagreement centers on who holds the authority to challenge the verdict. The outcome could have implications for future legal cases.
The Centre allocated 123 fast-track courts in West Bengal to expedite rape and child abuse cases. Mamata Banerjee urged for stricter anti-rape laws and fast-track courts. The Union Minister for Women and Child Development highlighted the implementation of legal provisions and criticized the state government for not utilizing available resources for women’s safety.
Today, On 22nd July, TMC MP Mahua Moitra criticized the Supreme Court’s interim stay on ‘nameplates’ for eateries along the Kanwar Yatra routes, calling it an “unconstitutional order” contradicting constitutional principles. The bench ruled that state police cannot compel shopkeepers to display their names but can only require them to indicate the food items they offer, with a hearing set for July 26.
Former Calcutta High Court Judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay’s recent induction into the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has sparked a fiery response from West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The Chief Minister did not hold back in her criticism, labeling Gangopadhyay as a “BJP babu sitting on the bench” and vowing to defeat him in the upcoming […]
The Delhi High Court, on Tuesday, provided the Centre with additional time to respond to a petition that seeks to restrain 26 political parties from using the acronym ‘INDIA‘, which stands for ‘Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance’. Presided over by Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma, the bench, which also includes Justice Tushar Rao Gedela, had […]