SC on PM’s security lapse: Apex court orders to secure records on security
2 years, 11 months ago

SC on PM’s security lapse: Apex court orders to secure records on security

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court today directed the Registrar General of the Punjab and Haryana High Court to “forthwith” secure the records pertaining to security arrangements made for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent Punjab visit from the state government, its police and central agencies. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta tells Supreme Court that this matter cannot be left to just anyone and it's a matter of cross-border terrorism thus NIA officials may assist the probe. A bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana also asked the counsel representing the Punjab and the central governments to ask the committees set up by them separately to probe the lapses during the visit of the prime minister to “hold their hands till Monday” when it will hear the plea next. as first step, we deem it appropriate to direct Registrar General of Punjab and Haryana High Court to secure records forthwith,” the bench, also comprising justices Surya Kant and Hima Kohli, said in the order.

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PM security breach in Punjab: SC rejects state’s plea for statements of witnesses
1 month ago

PM security breach in Punjab: SC rejects state’s plea for statements of witnesses

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Friday turned down the Punjab government’s plea seeking statements of witnesses who have deposed before former apex court judge Indu Malhotra to probe the security breach during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the state in January 2022. The state may conduct its inquiry against delinquent officers without the aid of the statements said to have …

Punjab & Haryana High Court Dismisses Plea To Preserve Police Officer's Call Records, Says Can't Breach His Privacy For Creating Evidence
1 year, 1 month ago

Punjab & Haryana High Court Dismisses Plea To Preserve Police Officer's Call Records, Says Can't Breach His Privacy For Creating Evidence

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High Court recently dismissed a plea to preserve the call records of a police officer who arrested the petitioner in the NDPS Act observing that for the possibility of creating evidence in favour of the accused, it cannot go to the extent of breaching privacy of a police officer.Justice Rajbir Sehrawat added that just to give …

PM Modi security breach: Govt to chargesheet erring officers, says chief secy
1 year, 9 months ago

PM Modi security breach: Govt to chargesheet erring officers, says chief secy

Hindustan Times  

Following flak from the Centre over the delay in action over the breach of security of Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his Punjab visit in January last year, chief secretary Vijay Kumar Januja said that all indicted officers will be chargesheeted. After a missive from the Centre last week wherein Union home secretary Ajay Bhalla asked the Punjab chief secretary …

PM Modi's Security Breach in Punjab Offers Lessons We Can Learn for Future
2 years, 3 months ago

PM Modi's Security Breach in Punjab Offers Lessons We Can Learn for Future

News 18  

An experiment started in the late 1940s when India emerged as the largest living democracy in the world. So, it isn’t a matter of surprise that there was a nationwide sense of shock following the security breach in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s cavalcade near Ferozepur, Punjab, earlier this year. On top of it, the sight of cops having tea with …

SC panel blames SSP for PM Modi security breach in Ferozepur
2 years, 3 months ago

SC panel blames SSP for PM Modi security breach in Ferozepur

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Former Supreme Court judge, Justice Indu Malhotra’s panel that inquired into security lapses during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Punjab visit on January 5 informed the Supreme Court that senior superintendent of police, Ferozpur, had failed to discharge his duty even though sufficient security force was available during Prime Minister’s visit to the area. A bench comprising Chief Justice …

Specify Steps Taken To Reconstruct Case Records Gutted In Fire That Broke Out At AG's Office: Allahabad HC Seeks UP Govt Reply
2 years, 4 months ago

Specify Steps Taken To Reconstruct Case Records Gutted In Fire That Broke Out At AG's Office: Allahabad HC Seeks UP Govt Reply

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court has asked the Uttar Pradesh Government to specify steps that have been taken by it for the reconstruction of case records that were gutted in the fire that broke out on sixth, seventh, eighth and ninth floors of the State Advocate General Office on July 17.The Court also stressed that an accused/bail applicant cannot remain in …

'Crowd Was Unruly; Police Force Was Inadequate' : Delhi High Court Seeks Sealed Cover Report On Investigation Into Attack At Arvind Kejriwal's Residence
2 years, 8 months ago

'Crowd Was Unruly; Police Force Was Inadequate' : Delhi High Court Seeks Sealed Cover Report On Investigation Into Attack At Arvind Kejriwal's Residence

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has sought a status report, in a sealed cover, on the investigation being carried out into the incident of attack and vandalism at Chief Minister's official residence on March 30.This was after the Division Bench of Acting Chief Justice Vipin Sanghi and Justice Navin Chawla was informed that the Delhi Police, which is responsible for maintaining …

PM security lapse: SC appointed 5-member panel visits Ferozepur, begins probe
2 years, 10 months ago

PM security lapse: SC appointed 5-member panel visits Ferozepur, begins probe

India Today  

The Supreme Court appointed a five-member committee headed by former apex court judge Indu Malhotra who arrived here on Sunday to probe the alleged security breach during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Punjab last month. READ: Channi government stage-managed blockade that led to PM’s security breach, says Amarinder Singh Besides, the team visited the rally site and Ferozeshah village …

Supreme Court Weekly Roundup: January 10 To January 16, 2022
2 years, 11 months ago

Supreme Court Weekly Roundup: January 10 To January 16, 2022

Live Law  

Right Of Preemption A Maligned, Feudal, Archaic And Outmoded Law, Reiterates Supreme CourtCase name: Punyadeo Sharma vs Kamla DeviCitation: 2022 LIVELAW 23The Supreme Court observed that the right of pre-emption is a maligned law and are characterised as 'feudal, archaic and outmoded'.In this case, the appellants are purchasers of the land in question vide sale. 'State & Director Of Prosecution …

A welcome probe: The Hindu Editorial on PM security breach and propaganda
2 years, 11 months ago

A welcome probe: The Hindu Editorial on PM security breach and propaganda

The Hindu  

An impartial inquiry into a politically contested incident is always welcome. Treating this as a serious security lapse, and taking note of the potential for partisan inquiries, the Supreme Court has appointed its former judge, Justice Indu Malhotra, to lead an inquiry. Other members of the probe committee comprise the DGP of Chandigarh, a senior officer of the National Investigation …

'Blame Game Between Centre & Punjab, Questions Can't Be Left To One-Sided Enquiries': Supreme Court On PM Security Lapse
2 years, 11 months ago

'Blame Game Between Centre & Punjab, Questions Can't Be Left To One-Sided Enquiries': Supreme Court On PM Security Lapse

Live Law  

On the breach of security of Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Punjab on January 5, the Supreme Court of India has observed that there is a blame game between the State and Central Government as to who is responsible for such lapses.A Bench comprising the Chief Justice of India NV Ramana, Justice Surya Kant and Justice Hima …

'Questions Can't be Left to One-Sided Enquiry': Justice Indu Malhotra to Head Probe Panel on PM's Security Breach
2 years, 11 months ago

'Questions Can't be Left to One-Sided Enquiry': Justice Indu Malhotra to Head Probe Panel on PM's Security Breach

News 18  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday appointed a five-member committee headed by former apex court judge Indu Malhotra to probe the security breach during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Punjab. A bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana also appointed the Inspector General of the National Investigation Agency, Director General of Police of Chandigarh, the Registrar General of …

PM Modi Security Breach: SC Appoints 5-Member Panel Headed By Retd Justice Indu Malhotra To Probe Matter
2 years, 11 months ago

PM Modi Security Breach: SC Appoints 5-Member Panel Headed By Retd Justice Indu Malhotra To Probe Matter

ABP News  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday appointed a five- member panel headed by former apex court judge Indu Malhotra to probe the security breach during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Punjab earlier on January 5. An apex court bench headed by Chief Justice N.V. Ramana also appointed the Inspector General of the National Investigation Agency, Chandigarh Director General …

Indu Malhotra panel to probe PM security breach
2 years, 11 months ago

Indu Malhotra panel to probe PM security breach

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday appointed a committee chaired by its former judge Indu Malhotra to inquire into a security breach that led to the Prime Minister’s convoy being stuck on a flyover in Punjab on January 5. Editorial | A serious lapse: On PM security breach The others on the committee are the Director-General of National Investigation Agency or …

SC appoints five-member panel to probe security breach during PM\'s visit to Punjab
2 years, 11 months ago

SC appoints five-member panel to probe security breach during PM\'s visit to Punjab

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday appointed a five-member committee headed by former apex court judge Indu Malhotra to probe the security breach during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Punjab. A bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana also appointed the Inspector General of the National Investigation Agency, Director General of Police of Chandigarh, the Registrar …

PM Security Lapse : Supreme Court Appoints Justice Indu Malhotra As Enquiry Committee Head
2 years, 11 months ago

PM Security Lapse : Supreme Court Appoints Justice Indu Malhotra As Enquiry Committee Head

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday appointed former Supreme Court judge Justice Indu Malhotra to head the Committee to enquire into the security lapse which happened during the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Punjab on January 5.The Court opined that the "questions cannot be left to one-sided enquiry" and a judicially trained mind needs to oversee the probe. The …

Anonymous Calls To AoRs Regarding PM's Security Breach: SCAORA Writes To SC's Secretary General Requesting Action
2 years, 11 months ago

Anonymous Calls To AoRs Regarding PM's Security Breach: SCAORA Writes To SC's Secretary General Requesting Action

Live Law  

Complaining about the anonymous calls received by AORs taking responsibility for PM Modi's security breach, and threatening Supreme Court not to hear the related case, the Supreme Court Advocates on Record Association has written to the Secretary General of Supreme Court of India requesting action against the same.The Association has requested that immediate action be initiated as this is. Complaining …

SC lawyers receive threat calls from Khalistani terror group Sikhs For Justice, also claimed responsibility for PM’s security breach
2 years, 11 months ago

SC lawyers receive threat calls from Khalistani terror group Sikhs For Justice, also claimed responsibility for PM’s security breach

Op India  

During the hearing of the Prime Minister’s Security breach case on Monday, some lawyers said that they got calls from the Khalistani Organisation Sikhs for Justice threatening them with consequences if they appeared before the court. The Khalistani organisation SFJ, which is banned in India, threatened Supreme Court lawyers over pre-recorded messages on calls claiming responsibility for blocking the PM’s …

Narendra Modi security breach: Supreme Court appoints independent panel to probe Punjab lapse, retired judge to lead it
2 years, 11 months ago

Narendra Modi security breach: Supreme Court appoints independent panel to probe Punjab lapse, retired judge to lead it

Firstpost  

The order comes after the prime minister’s convoy was stranded last Wednesday on a flyover in Ferozepur in Punjab due to a blockade by protesters The Supreme Court has ordered for an independent committee, to be headed by a former apex court judge to probe Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s security breach in Ferozepur, Punjab last week. The panel will also …

PM Security Lapse : Supreme Court To Constitute Probe Committee Headed By Retired Judge; Expresses Displeasure At Centre's Show-Cause Notices To Punjab Officials
2 years, 11 months ago

PM Security Lapse : Supreme Court To Constitute Probe Committee Headed By Retired Judge; Expresses Displeasure At Centre's Show-Cause Notices To Punjab Officials

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday said that it will constitute an independent committee headed by a retired Supreme Court judge to investigate the security lapse during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Punjab visit on January 5.The Court asked both the Central Government and the Punjab Government to put on hold the enquiries by the Committees constituted by them in the meanwhile. …

Received calls 'threatening judges' over probe in security lapse during PM's Punjab visit, claim SC lawyers
2 years, 11 months ago

Received calls 'threatening judges' over probe in security lapse during PM's Punjab visit, claim SC lawyers

India Today  

Several Supreme Court lawyers on Monday wrote to the apex court alleging that they have received calls threatening judges over the case involving the security breach that left Prime Minister Narendra Modi stuck for 20 minutes on a flyover in Punjab last week. "Its members/ several Advocates on Record of the Hon'ble Supreme Court received an anonymous automated pre-recorded call, …

PM Modi's security breach in Punjab: Lawyers receive international calls asking not to help Centre
2 years, 11 months ago

PM Modi's security breach in Punjab: Lawyers receive international calls asking not to help Centre

India TV News  

Highlights PM Modi security had witnessed major breach in Punjab last week Supreme Court took up the matter saying breach very serious SC lawyers claimed to have received call with recorded message asking apex court not to help Centre Several Supreme Court advocates on Monday claimed to have received an international call with a recorded message asking the apex court …

'Taking PM's security breach very seriously': Supreme Court sets up panel headed by ex-SC judge
2 years, 11 months ago

'Taking PM's security breach very seriously': Supreme Court sets up panel headed by ex-SC judge

India TV News  

Highlights Top court stayed ongoing inquiries by two separate panels of the Centre and the Punjab govt Court has proposed to set up committee headed by a former apex court judge to probe matter On Jan 5, PM's convoy was stranded on a flyover due to a blockade by protesters in Ferozepur The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the ongoing …

PM's Security Lapse : Supreme Court Asks Centre & Punjab To Put On Hold Committee Probes; Directs HC Registrar General To Secure Records
2 years, 11 months ago

PM's Security Lapse : Supreme Court Asks Centre & Punjab To Put On Hold Committee Probes; Directs HC Registrar General To Secure Records

Live Law  

The Supreme Court of India on Friday directed the Registrar General of the Punjab and Haryana High Court to secure the records relating to the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Punjab on January 5, during which a security lapse occurred when a group of protesters blocked the PM's cavalcade.The Court directed the State of Punjab, central and state …

PM Security Breach: Action Against Punjab Cops Could Mean Central Deputation in Repeat of Bengal Drama
2 years, 11 months ago

PM Security Breach: Action Against Punjab Cops Could Mean Central Deputation in Repeat of Bengal Drama

News 18  

Amid the political fracas over the breach of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s security in Punjab, sources told News18 that the Centre is mulling action against state police officials for their alleged failure to secure the route for the PM’s cavalcade. Section 14 states: “It shall be the duty of every Ministry and Department of the Central Government or the State …

PM Modi security breach: Not just Punjab police, SPG-IB also to be blamed, says former home secy
2 years, 11 months ago

PM Modi security breach: Not just Punjab police, SPG-IB also to be blamed, says former home secy

India Today  

Former Home Secretary of India Gopal Krishna Pillai said that not only the Punjab Police but the Special Protection Group and the Intelligence Bureau should also be held responsible for the alleged security breach during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Punjab. "The Intelligence Bureau should have been alert," said Gopal Krishna Pillai, adding that "the PM's 100 km journey …

PM Modi security breach: Punjab chief secretary submits report to Home Ministry
2 years, 11 months ago

PM Modi security breach: Punjab chief secretary submits report to Home Ministry

India TV News  

Highlights Punjab Chief Secretary is learnt to have shared details pertaining to the sequence of events On Thursday, Punjab government had announced a two-member panel to investigate the lapses The incident has triggered a major political row with the BJP Punjab Chief Secretary Anirudh Tewari has submitted a report to the Centre regarding the security breach that stalled Prime Minister …

Punjab government submits report to MHA on PM security breach
2 years, 11 months ago

Punjab government submits report to MHA on PM security breach

India Today  

Punjab government submitted a report to the Ministry of Home Affairs on the security breach during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Ferozepur. Union Home Minister Amit Shah had sought a detailed report on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's security breach. MHA has also constituted a three-member team to inquire into serious lapses in the security arrangements during Prime Minister Narendra …

Security lapse during PM Modi's Punjab visit kicks up political storm | Top Developments
2 years, 11 months ago

Security lapse during PM Modi's Punjab visit kicks up political storm | Top Developments

India Today  

The 'security lapse' during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's January 5 visit to Ferozepur in Punjab has kicked up a political storm. On Friday, the Supreme Court heard a petition over the 'security lapse' and ordered the Registrar General of the Punjab and Haryana HC to "seize and secure" all documents related to PM Modi's Punjab visit from the state police …

FIR filed in connection with PM Modi security breach issue | What has happened so far
2 years, 11 months ago

FIR filed in connection with PM Modi security breach issue | What has happened so far

India Today  

The Punjab Police registered an FIR on Friday in connection with the alleged breach in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's security during his visit to Punjab. Also, the home ministry has constituted a three-member team to inquire into a serious security breach during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Punjab. BJP activists took out a torchlight march which they called 'Janakrosh' …

PM Modi Security Lapse: Congress President Navjot Singh Sidhu Questions PM Modi: ‘Why These Double Standards?’
2 years, 11 months ago

PM Modi Security Lapse: Congress President Navjot Singh Sidhu Questions PM Modi: ‘Why These Double Standards?’

ABP News  

New Delhi: Punjab Congress President Navjot Singh Sidhu hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the issue of security lapse in the latter’s convoy during his visit to the state yesterday. The response comes after BJP blamed the ruling Congress government for sabotaging PM’s scheduled program besides for the major security lapse. Modi Ji, you had said that you'll …

PM security breach in Punjab: President expresses concern, meets Modi
2 years, 11 months ago

PM security breach in Punjab: President expresses concern, meets Modi

India TV News  

Highlights President Ramnath Kovind has expressed concern on the security breach in PM Narendra Modi PM's convoy was stranded on a flyover due to a blockade by protesters at Ferozepur on Wednesday The Supreme Court will on Friday hear a plea on the matter PM Modi Security Breach Latest News: President Ramnath Kovind has expressed concern on the security breach …

PM Modi security lapse | Punjab, Centre form panels
2 years, 11 months ago

PM Modi security lapse | Punjab, Centre form panels

The Hindu  

Centre and Punjab government formed two separate committees on Thursday to probe the security lapses that led to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s convoy being stranded on a flyover in Punjab’s Ferozepur on Wednesday. Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Thursday said it was wrong to blame his government for the Prime Minister going back without addressing an event and the …

Security Lapse During Prime Minister's Punjab Visit Mentioned Before CJI; Supreme Court To Consider Matter Tomorrow
2 years, 11 months ago

Security Lapse During Prime Minister's Punjab Visit Mentioned Before CJI; Supreme Court To Consider Matter Tomorrow

Live Law  

The security lapse during the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Punjab was mentioned before the Chief Justice of India today morning.Senior Advocate Maninder Singh mentioned the matter before the CJI and requested the Court to take up a writ petition seeking a judicial probe into the incident urgently. The security lapse during the visit of Prime Minister Narendra …

Home ministry forms team to inquire into security breach during PM Modi's Punjab visit
2 years, 11 months ago

Home ministry forms team to inquire into security breach during PM Modi's Punjab visit

India Today  

The Home ministry has constituted a three-member team to inquire into serious security breach during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Punjab. Ministry of Home Affairs has constituted a committee to enquire into the serious lapses in the security arrangements during Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s visit to Ferozepur, Punjab on 05.01.2022,which led to the exposure of the VVIP …

PM Modi security breach: Supreme Court to take up plea against Punjab govt on Friday
2 years, 11 months ago

PM Modi security breach: Supreme Court to take up plea against Punjab govt on Friday

India Today  

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a petition seeking a thorough investigation into the alleged security lapses during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Punjab on Wednesday. Senior advocate Maninder Singh, appearing for NGO Lawyers Voice, told the Supreme Court that a security breach of such magnitude cannot be allowed to happen again and the matter needs thorough investigation. …

'Security breach' ploy to divert attention from empty chairs at PM Modi's rally, says Sidhu
2 years, 11 months ago

'Security breach' ploy to divert attention from empty chairs at PM Modi's rally, says Sidhu

India Today  

Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu raked up the claim of “empty chairs” as he sharpened his attack against the BJP over the alleged security breach during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the state. Echoing the remarks made by Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi, Sidhu said security is deliberately being made an issue to divert attention from the …

PM Modi security breach in Punjab: Congress, BJP take fight to Twitter
2 years, 11 months ago

PM Modi security breach in Punjab: Congress, BJP take fight to Twitter

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's convoy was stuck on a flyover in Punjab for nearly 20 minutes as farmers blocked the road. BJP TEARS INTO CONGRESS In a scathing attack on the Congress, Union Minister Smriti Irani said, "We know Congress hates Modi, but today they tried to harm the PM of India." NO ATTEMPT TO ATTACK PM MODI: PUNJAB CM …

‘Accountability Will Be Fixed’: Amit Shah On ‘Dereliction Of Security’ During PM Modi’s Punjab Visit
2 years, 11 months ago

‘Accountability Will Be Fixed’: Amit Shah On ‘Dereliction Of Security’ During PM Modi’s Punjab Visit

ABP News  

New Delhi: Asserting the Ministry of Home Affairs has sought a detailed report on the security breach during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Punjab, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said such dereliction of security procedure is totally unacceptable and accountability will be fixed. Such dereliction of security procedure in the Prime Minister’s visit is totally unacceptable and …

NIA registers case against Sikhs for Justice operative for attempts to revive terrorism in Punjab
2 years, 11 months ago

NIA registers case against Sikhs for Justice operative for attempts to revive terrorism in Punjab

India TV News  

Highlights National Investigation Agency has registered a case against Jaswinder Singh Multani Multani is an alleged operative of Sikhs for Justice who has been detained in Germany on Friday Case against Multani was booked under various IPC sections including those related to waging war The National Investigation Agency has registered a case against Jaswinder Singh Multani, an alleged operative of …

Maharashtra govt hampering investigation in Anil Deshmukh case, CBI tells Bombay High Court
3 years, 4 months ago

Maharashtra govt hampering investigation in Anil Deshmukh case, CBI tells Bombay High Court

India Today  

The Central Bureau of Investigation has told the Bombay High Court that the Maharashtra government is interfering in and hampering its investigation into the case against former Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh. The central agency has sought directions from the Bombay High Court to the Maharashtra government to provide the documents sought by the CBI. The CBI requested these documents …

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