Supreme Court clears way for CBI probe into Kallakurichi hooch tragedy
3 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court clears way for CBI probe into Kallakurichi hooch tragedy

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday cleared the decks for a CBI probe into the Kallakurichi hooch tragedy that left 68 people dead. A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan dismissed the special leave petitions filed by the Tamil Nadu government against the Madras High Court judgment ordering the CBI probe. Based on petitions filed by AIADMK legal wing secretary IS Inbadurai, leader of Lawyers Forum for Social Justice K Balu, BJP’s A Mohandass, former DMDK MLA B Parthasarathy and former MLA Dr A Sridharan, a division bench of Justices D Krishnakumar and PB Balaji of the Madras High Court had directed the CBI to probe the case on November 20. “The CBI is directed to investigate all the aspects of the three cases and file the final report before jurisdictional court as early as possible,” the Madras High Court bench had said in its order.

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Plea for police probe into Delhi HC judge residence fire listed on March 28
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Plea for police probe into Delhi HC judge residence fire listed on March 28

The Hindu  

A petition seeking a direction to the police to register a First Information Report and investigate allegations of “huge sums of unaccounted money” found on the official residential premises of sitting Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma is listed in the Supreme Court on March 28, 2025. The petition had been orally mentioned before the Chief Justice of India …

SC dismisses plea for CBI probe into Karnataka honey-trap allegations
2 days, 18 hours ago

SC dismisses plea for CBI probe into Karnataka honey-trap allegations

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to entertain a petition seeking a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation into allegations by Karnataka Cooperation Minister K.N. Mr. Singh had sought a probe by an independent agency or a Special Investigation Team comprising police officers of integrity and “who are not subject to the control or influence of the State of …

CBI probe sought into death of retired Tirunelveli Sub-Inspector of Police
2 days, 21 hours ago

CBI probe sought into death of retired Tirunelveli Sub-Inspector of Police

The Hindu  

A public interest litigation petition has been filed before Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the death of retired Sub-Inspector of Police Zakhir Hussain Bijili of Tirunelveli. The petitioner, P. Mohamed Mydeen of Palayamkottai, a member of the Sunnath Jamath Pallivasal, said that Zakir Hussain Bijili was serving as a Mutawalli …

Walayar parents asked to appear before CBI court on April 25
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Walayar parents asked to appear before CBI court on April 25

The Hindu  

The parents of the deceased Walayar girls, who the CBI has arraigned as accused in the abetment of rape of their minor daughters, will have to appear before the CBI next month. Incidentally, the Kerala High Court had on Monday issued notices to the CBI on a petition filed by the parents seeking to quash the chargesheets filed against them …

Nithari killings case: SC to hear pleas challenging Surendra Koli's acquittal on April 3
4 days, 12 hours ago

Nithari killings case: SC to hear pleas challenging Surendra Koli's acquittal on April 3

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday decided to hear separately the appeals filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation and the Uttar Pradesh government challenging the Allahabad High Court’s verdict acquitting Surendra Koli in the 2006 Nithari killings in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. The pleas were listed for hearing on Tuesday before a two-judge bench of the apex court, led …

Calcutta HC asks CBI if involvement of more than one person in the R.G. Kar hospital rape and murder case was considered
5 days, 3 hours ago

Calcutta HC asks CBI if involvement of more than one person in the R.G. Kar hospital rape and murder case was considered

The Hindu  

The Calcutta High Court on Monday asked the Central Bureau of Investigation, which is investigating the rape and murder of a post-graduate trainee doctor at the R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital on August 9, 2024, whether the agency had at any point of time during its investigation considered the involvement or more than one person. Justice Tirthankar Ghosh, while …

CBI’s closure report in Sushant case holds no legal value: Satish Salian’s advocate
5 days, 9 hours ago

CBI’s closure report in Sushant case holds no legal value: Satish Salian’s advocate

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Subsequent to the CBI’s closure report in the Sushant Singh Rajput death case, the National President of the Indian Bar Association, advocate Nilesh Ojha, who is representing Disha Salian’s father in the Bombay high court, issued an official letter, saying that the closure report held no legal value before the court and the court could still take cognisance to …

Plea in Supreme Court seeks independent probe into Karnataka honey trap case
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5 days, 12 hours ago

Plea in Supreme Court seeks independent probe into Karnataka honey trap case

India Today  

A plea seeking an independent probe into the alleged Karnataka honey trapping, either by the CBI or the Special Investigation Team, has been filed in the Supreme Court. Last week, Karnataka Corporation Minister KN Rajanna claimed that 48 political leaders, including national figures across party lines, were victims of honey trapping and their obscene videos were circulated. The plea stated …

CBI files closure report in Sushant Singh Rajput death case, giving clean chit to Rhea Chakraborty: What does this mean?
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5 days, 17 hours ago

CBI files closure report in Sushant Singh Rajput death case, giving clean chit to Rhea Chakraborty: What does this mean?

Hindustan Times  

Sushant Singh Rajput was found dead in his Mumbai residence on June 14, 2020. CBI files closure report in Sushant Singh Rajput death case; gives a clean chit to former girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty Even with seemingly conclusive answers, the endless back and forth and volatile public sentiment, never truly let the case reach a point of complete resolution. The quicksand …

CBI Files 'Closure Report' In Sushant Singh Rajput Death Case, Rules Out Foul Play
6 days, 18 hours ago

CBI Files 'Closure Report' In Sushant Singh Rajput Death Case, Rules Out Foul Play

Live Law  

After huge hue and cry and a probe that went on for more than four years, the Central Bureau of Investigation on Saturday filed a 'closure report' in the Sushant Singh Rajput death case, stating that it did not find any evidence to conclude any 'foul play' in the death of the actor.According to PTI, the CBI through its officials …

CJI begins probe on HC judge over cash recovery
1 week ago

CJI begins probe on HC judge over cash recovery

Hindustan Times  

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna has initiated an initial inquiry against Delhi high court judge Yashwant Varma over the discovery of large amounts of cash at the latter’s residence in the Capital last week, people aware of developments said on Friday, even as the controversy reached Parliament and fuelled an outcry. CJI begins probe on HC judge over cash …

Prepared for serious steps: CJI Sanjiv Khanna on cash row
1 week ago

Prepared for serious steps: CJI Sanjiv Khanna on cash row

Hindustan Times  

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Friday assured all Supreme Court judges that the transfer of Delhi high court judge Yashwant Varma was “just the beginning” and that he was prepared to take “more serious steps” in the matter if required, according to people aware of the developments. Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Friday assured all Supreme …

CJI briefs SC judges on justice Varma case, says transfer is just the beginning
1 week, 1 day ago

CJI briefs SC judges on justice Varma case, says transfer is just the beginning

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Friday assured all Supreme Court judges that the transfer of Delhi high court judge Yashwant Varma was “just the beginning” and that he was prepared to take “more serious steps” in the matter if required, according to people aware of the developments. The CJI conveyed this during an informal gathering over …

Not a single special CBI court in Bengal: Shah
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1 week, 2 days ago

Not a single special CBI court in Bengal: Shah

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi Union home minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said the West Bengal government has not set up even a single special Central Bureau of Investigation due to which the cases are pending trial. Responding to Trinamool Congress lawmaker Saket Gokhale’s remarks in Rajya Sabha that among 6,900 corruption cases filed by CBI in West Bengal, there were no convictions …

Family of slain BJD leader Naba Das meets Odisha CM, demands CBI probe
1 week, 2 days ago

Family of slain BJD leader Naba Das meets Odisha CM, demands CBI probe

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: The family of Naba Kishore Das, the late senior Biju Janata Dal leader and Odisha’s former health minister who was shot dead in January 2023, met Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday evening at the state secretariat, urging him to order a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the incident. Das’ wife, Minati Das, daughter Dipali Das and …

Not a single CBI special court functional in West Bengal: Amit Shah in Rajya Sabha
1 week, 2 days ago

Not a single CBI special court functional in West Bengal: Amit Shah in Rajya Sabha

The Hindu  

Not a single Central Bureau of Investigation special court remained functional in West Bengal, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. The cases are not reaching a conclusion as there is not a single special CBI court in West Bengal,” Mr. Shah charged. In the previous government, the Supreme CourtSC said that the CBI was …

SC asks CBI stand on plea to probe 'fraud' by Kolkata's SREI group
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1 week, 3 days ago

SC asks CBI stand on plea to probe 'fraud' by Kolkata's SREI group

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought the CBI's stand on a plea seeking a probe into the alleged financial fraud committed by Kolkata-based SREI Group. SC asks CBI stand on plea to probe 'fraud' by Kolkata's SREI group A bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar took note of the submissions of advocate Prashant Bhushan, …

Cash-for-job scam: SC stays Madras HC order for CBI probe against ex-AIADMK minister
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1 week, 4 days ago

Cash-for-job scam: SC stays Madras HC order for CBI probe against ex-AIADMK minister

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the Madras High Court order directing a CBI probe into corruption allegations against former AIADMK minister K T Rajenthra Bhalaji in a cash-for-job scam case. Cash-for-job scam: SC stays Madras HC order for CBI probe against ex-AIADMK minister A bench comprising Justices Pankaj Mithal and S V N Bhatti passed the order …

Supreme Court stays CBI probe against former Tamil Nadu Minister Rajenthra Bhalaji
1 week, 5 days ago

Supreme Court stays CBI probe against former Tamil Nadu Minister Rajenthra Bhalaji

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Central Bureau of Investigation not to proceed with its probe cases against former All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam Minister K.T. The court was referring to the arguments and counter-arguments presented by the State of Tamil Nadu, Mr. Bhalaji, and a complainant in the case. Tamil Nadu Additional Advocate General Amit Anand Tiwari …

Supreme Court Stays CBI Investigation Against Ex-Tamil Nadu Minister KT Rajenthra Bhalaji In Corruption Case
1 week, 5 days ago

Supreme Court Stays CBI Investigation Against Ex-Tamil Nadu Minister KT Rajenthra Bhalaji In Corruption Case

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today passed an interim order restraining the Central Bureau of Investigation from conducting investigation into the allegations against former AIADMK Minister K.T. On January 6, the Madras High Court directed CBI's probe after it found that the Tamil Nadu Government had not complied with the Court's earlier order passed in November last year, directing the State police …

Kerala High Court Allows PP Divya To Access Documents Filed In Plea For CBI Probe Into ADM Naveen Babu's Death
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Kerala High Court Allows PP Divya To Access Documents Filed In Plea For CBI Probe Into ADM Naveen Babu's Death

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday directed the Registry to provide copy of writ petition, exhibits and other documents filed by Manjusha, wife of deceased ADM Naveen Babu to PP Divya, who is allegedly accused of abetting his suicide. The single bench of Justice Kauser Edappagath passed the above order in an application filed by Divya in the writ petition …

Shivaji remarks row: HC asks Kolhapur court to decide ex-scribe's pre-arrest bail on merits of case
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Shivaji remarks row: HC asks Kolhapur court to decide ex-scribe's pre-arrest bail on merits of case

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai, The Bombay High Court on Tuesday asked the Kolhapur sessions court to decide the anticipatory bail plea of former journalist Prashant Koratkar, accused of making offensive remarks on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and his son, on the merits of the case after hearing the parties. Shivaji remarks row: HC asks Kolhapur court to decide ex-scribe's pre-arrest bail on merits of …

Advocates Act | BCI Cannot Entertain Appeal Against Order Of State Bar Council's Disciplinary Committee When Probe Is Pending: Punjab & Haryana HC
3 weeks ago

Advocates Act | BCI Cannot Entertain Appeal Against Order Of State Bar Council's Disciplinary Committee When Probe Is Pending: Punjab & Haryana HC

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has made it clear that Bar Council Of India cannot entertain appeal from interim order of the State Bar Council's disciplinary committee when the probe is pending and no punishment is imposed. Perusing Section 37 of the Advocate's Act, the Court noted that any person aggrieved by an order of the Disciplinary Committee of …

Madras High Court Quashes FIR Against OpIndia's Rahul Roushan, Nupur Sharma Over Alleged Fake News On Bihari Migrants Being Attacked
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Madras High Court Quashes FIR Against OpIndia's Rahul Roushan, Nupur Sharma Over Alleged Fake News On Bihari Migrants Being Attacked

Live Law  

The Madras High Court has quashed an FIR registered against the CEO of OpIndia, Rahul Roushan, and its Editor, Nupur Sharma, for allegedly spreading fake news about migrant workers of Bihar being attacked in Tamil Nadu. Justice GK Ilanthiraiyan, on Tuesday, allowed the plea filed by Rahul and Nupur in 2023 seeking to quash the FIR registered against them by …

MUDA ‘scam': RTI activist Snehamayi Krishna moves HC seeking CBI probe against CM Siddaramaiah
3 weeks, 3 days ago

MUDA ‘scam': RTI activist Snehamayi Krishna moves HC seeking CBI probe against CM Siddaramaiah

Hindustan Times  

RTI activist Snehamayi Krishna on Tuesday moved the Karnataka High Court challenging the single judge order refusing a CBI investigation against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the MUDA site allotment scam. Krishna approached the High Court after the Lokayukta police gave a clean chit to Siddaramaiah and his family members in the MUDA site allotment case recently. In his petition earlier …

Siddaramaiah faces fresh heat as activist seeks CBI probe in Muda case
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Siddaramaiah faces fresh heat as activist seeks CBI probe in Muda case

India Today  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah faces fresh legal challenges in the Mysore Urban Development Authority land allotment case as the RTI activist who originally complained in the case moved the High Court, seeking a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation. Snehamayi Krishna had earlier approached the Karnataka High Court with a writ petition demanding the transfer of the case from …

‘Personal feelings not enough’: Kerala HC rejects plea for CBI probe into ADM’s death
3 weeks, 5 days ago

‘Personal feelings not enough’: Kerala HC rejects plea for CBI probe into ADM’s death

Hindustan Times  

KOCHI: The Kerala high court on Monday rejected a petition seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the death of former Kannur additional district magistrate Naveen Babu who was found dead at home in October last year. He was released on bail after 11 days A bench of justices PB Suresh Kumar and Jobin Sebastian rejected the appeal filed …

Special Investigation Team probing Kodanad case questions SSI
1 month ago

Special Investigation Team probing Kodanad case questions SSI

The Hindu  

The Special Investigation Team of the CB-CID investigating the Kodanad murder-cum-heist case, on Tuesday, held inquiries with Special Sub-Inspector Maheshkumar, attached to the Coimbatore rural police, in a bid to trace the phone numbers of the masterminds of the crimes - Kanagaraj and K.V. The SIT, which is probing the death by suicide of Dinesh Kumar, an assistant in the …

Advocate Moves Allahabad HC Seeking ₹1 Crore Fees From Law Ministry For Filing Cases To 'Save Ex-CJI From Humiliation, Removal'
1 month ago

Advocate Moves Allahabad HC Seeking ₹1 Crore Fees From Law Ministry For Filing Cases To 'Save Ex-CJI From Humiliation, Removal'

Live Law  

A Lucknow-based lawyer has approached the Allahabad High Court seeking a direction to the Union Ministry of Law and Justice to pay him Rs. 1 crore as fees and expenses, claiming that he filed certain cases in the Supreme Court to save the then Chief Justice of India, Justice Dipak Misra, from "humiliation, insult, torture, and removal." Although the petitioner-Pandey …

Madras High Court Weekly Round-Up: February 10 - February 16, 2025
1 month, 1 week ago

Madras High Court Weekly Round-Up: February 10 - February 16, 2025

Live Law  

Citations: 2025 LiveLaw 53 To 2025 LiveLaw 60 NOMINAL INDEX Kajendran J v. Superintendent of Police and Others, 2025 LiveLaw 53 T Ramalakshmi v. The State and Others, 2025 LiveLaw 54 Mr VA. Pugazhendi v. All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, 2025 LiveLaw 55 Jeyakumari v Stephen, 2025 LiveLaw 56 M/s. S. M. K. Systems, 2025 LiveLaw 57 A Rajendran …

Telangana HC hears plea on Margadarsi case; SC lawyers challenge criminal charges
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Telangana HC hears plea on Margadarsi case; SC lawyers challenge criminal charges

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: The legal battle over Margadarsi Financiers took a new turn as two senior Supreme Court lawyers argued in the Telangana High Court that criminal proceedings against Ramoji Rao’s family members were invalid. Senior Supreme Court lawyer Mukul Rohatgi, representing Margadarsi, argued that since the company operated under a Hindu Undivided Family, only Karta Ramoji Rao was liable for financial …

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: February 03, 2025 To February 09, 2025
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: February 03, 2025 To February 09, 2025

Live Law  

Nominal Index Citations Rimpa Saha v. District Primary School Council Malda 2025 LiveLaw 143 Lok Prahari through its General Secretary v. Union of India 2025 LiveLaw 144 Rajeev Suri v. Archaeological Survey of India & Ors., Special Leave to Appeal No.12213/2019 2025 LiveLaw 145 State of Madhya Pradesh v. Dileep 2025 LiveLaw 146 Bhupinder Singh v. Unitech Ltd., Civil Appeal …

Kerala High Court Rehears Appeal Moved By Deceased ADM Naveen Babu's Wife Seeking CBI Probe After Change Of Counsel
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kerala High Court Rehears Appeal Moved By Deceased ADM Naveen Babu's Wife Seeking CBI Probe After Change Of Counsel

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday reheard the writ appeal moved by deceased ADM Naveen Babu's wife against the refusal to order a CBI probe into her husband's death. Babu's wife alleged a homicidal angle to the incident and argued that due to Divya's political influence, the investigation must be carried out by CBI, rather than the Special Investigation Team. …

MUDA case: Snehamayi Krishna not to move SC against High Court ruling
1 month, 2 weeks ago

MUDA case: Snehamayi Krishna not to move SC against High Court ruling

The Hindu  

Instead of filing an appeal before the Supreme Court questioning the High Court’s decision to reject his petition to transfer the probe into the MUDA case to the CBI, activist Snehamayi Krishna has said that he will present the evidence in the matter before the court to expedite the legal process. Issuing a statement on his social media account, Mr. …

No need of probe by CBI into MUDA case, says Karnataka High Court
1 month, 3 weeks ago

No need of probe by CBI into MUDA case, says Karnataka High Court

The Hindu  

In a big relief to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, the High Court of Karnataka on Friday said that “the material on record nowhere indicates that the investigation conducted by the Lokayukta police is partisan, lopsided or shoddy” to warrant transferring to the Central Bureau of Investigation the probe into the criminal case on alleged illegality in allotment of 14 sites to …

High court dismisses petition seeking transfer of MUDA investigation against CM to CBI from Lokayukta
1 month, 3 weeks ago

High court dismisses petition seeking transfer of MUDA investigation against CM to CBI from Lokayukta

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: The High Court Justice M. Nagaprasanna on Friday dismissed a petition filed by social activist Snehamayi Krishna seeking transfer of investigation from Lokayukta, Mysuru wing to the sleuths of Central Bureau of Investigation over alleged irregularities in allotments of 14 plots to B.M. However, his advocate Shatabish Shivanna said a “legal victory for Siddaramaiah.” Last year, Snehamayi Krishna moved …

Karnataka HC dismisses petition seeking transfer of MUDA case probe to CBI
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka HC dismisses petition seeking transfer of MUDA case probe to CBI

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Karnataka High Court on Friday dismissed a petition filed by RTI activist Snehamayi Krishna seeking a direction to transfer investigation into the MUDA site allotment case to the CBI. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is facing allegations of illegalities in the allotment of 14 sites to his wife Parvathi B M by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority. "The material on record …

Calcutta High Court Rejects WB Govt's Appeal Against RG Kar Convict's Life Sentence; Admits CBI's Appeal
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Calcutta High Court Rejects WB Govt's Appeal Against RG Kar Convict's Life Sentence; Admits CBI's Appeal

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court has rejected an appeal by the state government against the life sentence handed to Sanjoy Roy, convicted for a gruesome rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar medical college. Background The incident, which occurred in August 2024, caused great furore across the country, with the High Court transferring the matter to the …

Karnataka HC refuses to transfer MUDA case against CM to CBI
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka HC refuses to transfer MUDA case against CM to CBI

The Hindu  

The High Court of Karnataka refused to transfer to the Central Bureau of Investigation from the Lokayukta police the investigation into the criminal case on alleged illegal allotment of 14 sites to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s wife Parvathi by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority. Siddaramaiah’s contentions Mr. Krishna had asked for a probe by the Lokayukta police before the special court. …

Karnataka High Court Refuses To Transfer Probe In MUDA Case Allegedly Involving CM Siddaramaiah To CBI
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka High Court Refuses To Transfer Probe In MUDA Case Allegedly Involving CM Siddaramaiah To CBI

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Friday refused to transfer the investigation by the Lokayukta police into the alleged Mysore Urban Development Authority "scam" which is stated to involve Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, to the Central Bureau of Investigation. Plea filed 1 hour after Lokayukta police registered FIR, petitioner's conduct to be looked at Meanwhile Senior Advocate Dushyant Dave appearing for the …

Calcutta High Court to ‘supervise’ framing of charges in R.G. Kar financial irregularities case
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Calcutta High Court to ‘supervise’ framing of charges in R.G. Kar financial irregularities case

The Hindu  

The Calcutta High Court on Thursday said it would ‘strictly supervise’ the proceedings before the special court of the Central Bureau of Investigation at Alipore concerning the framing of charges in the case of alleged financial irregularities at the R.G. Sandip Ghosh, former principal of RGKMCH, charged with allegations of corruption and financial malpractice at the institution during his tenure, …

Kerala High Court Reserves Verdict In Appeal Moved By ADM Naveen Babu's Wife Seeking CBI Probe Into His Death
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Kerala High Court Reserves Verdict In Appeal Moved By ADM Naveen Babu's Wife Seeking CBI Probe Into His Death

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has reserved its orders in the writ appeal moved by deceased ADM Naveen Babu's wife against the refusal to order a CBI probe into her husband's death. Babu's wife alleged a homicidal angle to the incident and argued that due to Divya's political influence, the investigation must be carried out by an impartial and independent agency …

Supreme Court Relieves Datla Sreenivasa Varma As In-charge Of SIT Formed To Probe Manipur Extra-Judicial Killings
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court Relieves Datla Sreenivasa Varma As In-charge Of SIT Formed To Probe Manipur Extra-Judicial Killings

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today allowed the Central Bureau of Investigation 's plea to release Datla Sreenivasa Varma from the position as the head of the SIT formed to probe into Manipur's extra-judicial killings. The bench of CJI Sanjiv Khanna and Justices Sanjay Kumar and KV Viswanathan was hearing the issue of alleged extra-judicial killings in Manipur by armed forces. The …

Calcutta High Court Constitutes SIT To Probe Sandeshkhali Gang Rape Case, Flags Delay In Investigation
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Calcutta High Court Constitutes SIT To Probe Sandeshkhali Gang Rape Case, Flags Delay In Investigation

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court has constituted a special investigation team to probe allegations of gang rape in West Bengal's Sandeskhali allegedly involving politically influential persons.Justice Tirthankar Ghosh formed an SIT comprising Rahul Mishra, IPS and SDPO, Baduria, Basirhat Police District, along with Bireswar Chatterjee, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Homicide Section,. The Calcutta High Court has constituted a special investigation team …

'Before Us For Political Mileage?' : Supreme Court To BJP MLA Challenging Karnataka Govt's Withdrawal Of CBI Consent To Probe DK Shivakumar
2 months ago

'Before Us For Political Mileage?' : Supreme Court To BJP MLA Challenging Karnataka Govt's Withdrawal Of CBI Consent To Probe DK Shivakumar

Live Law  

Justice Surya Kant of the Supreme Court questioned today the political motives of BJP MLA Basangouda Patil Yatnal behind assailing withdrawal of consent accorded by Karnataka government for CBI to prosecute Congress leader and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar in a disproportionate assets case. Subsequently, in October, the top Court issued notice on a plea by CBI challenging Karnataka High Court's …

Madras HC refuses to stay proceedings against Minister Rajakannappan in MCC violation case
2 months ago

Madras HC refuses to stay proceedings against Minister Rajakannappan in MCC violation case

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The Madras High Court on Monday refused to stay the proceedings against Tamil Nadu Minister for Dairy Development RS Rajakannappan regarding violation of the Model Code of Conduct during the Assembly polls in 2021. Rajakannappan filed the petitions praying for quashing the cases pending in the local courts in Sivagangai and stay further proceedings until his petition is disposed …

Supreme Court stays Madras High Court order against Chennai Police Commissioner
2 months ago

Supreme Court stays Madras High Court order against Chennai Police Commissioner

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the Madras High Court’s order calling for an enquiry against Chennai Police Commissioner in connection with the alleged Anna University sexual assault case. The stay, issued by a bench comprising Justices BV Nagarathna and Satish Chandra Sharma, comes in response to a plea by the Tamil Nadu government challenging the high court’s observations against …

MUDA case: Karnataka High Court reserves verdict on plea for transferring probe to CBI from Lokayukta police
2 months ago

MUDA case: Karnataka High Court reserves verdict on plea for transferring probe to CBI from Lokayukta police

The Hindu  

The High Court of Karnataka on Monday reserved its verdict on the petition seeking transfer of the probe to the Central Bureau of Investigation from the Lokayukta police into the criminal case on alleged illegal allotment of 14 sites to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s wife Parvathi by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority. Sibal’s argument However, senior advocate Kapil Sibal argued that …

RG Kar case: Calcutta HC reserves order on pleas by CBI, Bengal govt against life term to Sanjay Roy
2 months ago

RG Kar case: Calcutta HC reserves order on pleas by CBI, Bengal govt against life term to Sanjay Roy

Hindustan Times  

The Calcutta High Court on Monday reserved its order on the admission of two appeals, one by the West Bengal government and the other by the CBI, challenging a trial court order which sentenced RG Kar hospital rape-murder convict Sanjay Roy to life imprisonment till death. The West Bengal government and the CBI filed two appeals against a trial court …

Bengal school jobs row: SC to hear pleas against invalidation of 25,753 jobs today
2 months ago

Bengal school jobs row: SC to hear pleas against invalidation of 25,753 jobs today

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Monday a batch of pleas challenging a Calcutta High Court verdict that has invalidated the appointment of 25,753 teachers and non-teaching staff in government and aided schools in West Bengal. SC to hear pleas against invalidation of 25,753 West Bengal school jobs today According to the cause list for the day uploaded …

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