SC takes cognizance of Jharkhand judge's suspicious death over concerns on safety of judges, lawyers
3 years, 4 months ago

SC takes cognizance of Jharkhand judge's suspicious death over concerns on safety of judges, lawyers

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Friday took suo motu cognizance of the death of a Jharkhand judge and has sought a report from Jharkhand chief secretary, DGP on investigation progress in probe. This gruesome incident was rightly reported in newspaper and social media, the same was taken into cognizance by the Chief Justice of HC.” The Supreme Court took cognizance of the Jharkhand judge’s death case after taking into consideration similar incidents threatening the lives of judges and lawyers across the country. “We decided to take it up suo moto although we are aware that the Jharkhand HC has already taken suo motu,” said the Supreme Court. CCTV footage showed that Uttam Anand, district and sessions judge-8 of Dhanbad court, was jogging on one side of a fairly wide road at Randhir Verma Chowk early on Wednesday when a heavy auto-rickshaw veered towards him, hit him from behind and fled the scene.

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Supreme Court reserves order on plea against termination of 2 Madhya Pradesh judges
1 week ago

Supreme Court reserves order on plea against termination of 2 Madhya Pradesh judges

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved its order on the suo motu writ petition registered in connection with the termination of services of six female civil judges by the Madhya Pradesh government, of which two are yet to be reinstated. On the last date of hearing, the top court had slammed the state high court for terminating the services of …

Chhattisgarh tiger death: HC registers suo motu case
1 month, 1 week ago

Chhattisgarh tiger death: HC registers suo motu case

Hindustan Times  

The Chhattisgarh high court on Monday took suo motu cognisance of the death of a tiger due to suspected poisoning in Korea district last week. A division bench of chief justice Ramesh Sinha and justice Amitendra Kishore Prasad took cognisance of the death of the tiger said registered a suo motu case. “From perusal of the said news item, it …

Punjab: HC seeks fresh probe report on suicide outside Golden Temple
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Punjab: HC seeks fresh probe report on suicide outside Golden Temple

Hindustan Times  

Chandigarh The high court bench of chief justice Sheel Nagu and justice Anil Kshetarpal was hearing a suo motu plea initiated on Tuesday after the incident had come to light. The Punjab and Haryana high court has sought status report on probe into the September 22 incident, where a man reportedly took his life outside the Golden Temple in Amritsar …

Telangana HC initiates suo motu contempt case against BJP MP Raghunandan over remarks on judges
3 months ago

Telangana HC initiates suo motu contempt case against BJP MP Raghunandan over remarks on judges

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: The Telangana High Court has initiated suo motu criminal contempt proceedings against BJP MP M Raghunandan Rao for his remarks against the judiciary during a press conference. When a reporter expressed concern over his remarks, the MP asserted that he had the right to speak out and that he was not attacking the judiciary’s dignity but rather urging judges …

SC takes cognisance of 'objectionable' comments of Karnataka HC judge against woman lawyer
3 months ago

SC takes cognisance of 'objectionable' comments of Karnataka HC judge against woman lawyer

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday took suo motu cognisance against the Karnataka High Court Judge Justice V Srishananda for his controversial "Pakistan" and "undergarment" comments, and sought a detailed report from the state High Court's Registrar General in the issue within two weeks. Taking strong exception of the remarks made by Justice Srishananda during one of its judicial …

Jharkhand High Court Initiates Suo Moto Case After Judge Gets Stuck In Traffic, Recalls District Judge's Murder On Road
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Jharkhand High Court Initiates Suo Moto Case After Judge Gets Stuck In Traffic, Recalls District Judge's Murder On Road

Live Law  

Top police officials were compelled to appear before the Jharkhand High Court on Tuesday after it took suo motu cognizance of Justice S.K. Dwivedi getting stuck in a traffic jam and not getting proper assistance from the force present there.Justice Dwivedi revealed that on August 23, his staff had to call a PCR van to escort him amid traffic caused …

Supreme Court takes suo motu cognizance of Kolkata rape-murder case, hearing on Tuesday
4 months ago

Supreme Court takes suo motu cognizance of Kolkata rape-murder case, hearing on Tuesday

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognizance of the horrific rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at R.G. Kolkata rape-murder case: A bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud will hear the matter on Tuesday. Follow LIVE updates on Kolkata rape-murder case The Supreme Court's intervention comes in the wake of mounting public pressure and …

Jharkhand High Court Weekly Roundup: June 30 - July 7, 2024
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Jharkhand High Court Weekly Roundup: June 30 - July 7, 2024

Live Law  

Nominal Index Brajkishore Sao V. The State of Jharkhand 2024 LiveLaw 104 Anil Kumar Singh vs State of Jharkhand and Ors 2024 LiveLaw 105 Tata Steel Utilities and Infrastructure Services Limited vs Jharkhand Urban Infrastructure Development Company Limited 2024 LiveLaw 106 Abhishek Kumar v. The State of Jharkhand 2024 LiveLaw 107 Suraj Kumar Mahato and Anr vs Bharat Coking Coal …

Orissa High Court Takes Suo Motu Cognizance Of Need For Background Analysis Of Convicts In Death Penalty Cases
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Orissa High Court Takes Suo Motu Cognizance Of Need For Background Analysis Of Convicts In Death Penalty Cases

Live Law  

The Orissa High Court has taken suo motu cognizance of need for background analysis of the convicts, so as to ascertain mitigating circumstances in their favour, before imposing the extreme sentence of death. Emphasizing the importance of providing real and effective hearing on the question of sentence, the Division Bench of Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo and Justice Radha Krishna Pattanaik …

“Just Because I Was Prosecuted, Doesn't Mean I Was Guilty”: Ex-CM O Paneerselvam Argues In Madras High Court During Suo Motu Hearing
8 months, 4 weeks ago

“Just Because I Was Prosecuted, Doesn't Mean I Was Guilty”: Ex-CM O Paneerselvam Argues In Madras High Court During Suo Motu Hearing

Live Law  

Former Tamil Nadu CM O Panneerselvam on Monday defended his discharge from a corruption case. He argued that the prosecution initiated against him was merely due to political differences and a further investigation, which brought to light the relevant materials finding him not guilty was not illegal. In August last year, the court had taken suo motu cognizance against an …

Gujarat High Court Declines Suo Motu Action Against Mob Which Attacked Foreign Students At Gujarat University Campus During Namaz
9 months ago

Gujarat High Court Declines Suo Motu Action Against Mob Which Attacked Foreign Students At Gujarat University Campus During Namaz

Live Law  

The Gujarat High Court today refused to take suo motu cognizance of an incident where five foreign students of Gujarat University were allegedly attacked by a mob while praying on the university campus. An advocate urged the Court to take suo motu cognizance of the incident, asserting that the police had failed to invoke proper provisions of the law against …

Supreme Court Registers Suo Motu Case On Letter Petition Against Exclusion Of Visually Challenged Candidates From MP Judicial Service
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Registers Suo Motu Case On Letter Petition Against Exclusion Of Visually Challenged Candidates From MP Judicial Service

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday took suo motu cognizance of a rule in the State of Madhya Pradesh, which completely excludes visually impaired and no-vision candidates from seeking appointment to judicial services.Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud said that he received a letter taking objection to the exclusion of visually impaired candidates from the MP judiciary. The Supreme Court on …

Madras High Court calls for details of cases pending against all MPs/MLAs across Tamil Nadu
1 year ago

Madras High Court calls for details of cases pending against all MPs/MLAs across Tamil Nadu

The Hindu  

The Madras High Court on Monday directed the State government to submit complete details regarding the number of criminal cases pending against MPs and MLAs in the State, the courts in which they are pending and the stage of the proceedings before those courts. First Division Bench of Chief Justice Sanjay V. Gangapurwala and Justice D. Bharatha Chakravarthy asked Advocate …

Bombay High Court takes suo motu cognizance of deaths at govt hospitals in Nanded and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
1 year, 2 months ago

Bombay High Court takes suo motu cognizance of deaths at govt hospitals in Nanded and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Firstpost  

A division bench of Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Arif Doctor asked Advocate General Birendra Saraf, appearing for the state government, to submit to the bench details about the state’s budgetary allocation for health The Bombay High Court on Wednesday took suo motu cognizance of the deaths at the state government-run hospitals at Nanded and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and sought …

Supreme Court Acquits Convict On Death Row; Orders Immediate Release
1 year, 4 months ago

Supreme Court Acquits Convict On Death Row; Orders Immediate Release

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday acquitted a death row prisoner convicted in the murder of his two brothers and own son. This verdict was delivered by a three-judge bench of Justices BR Gavai, PS Narasimha, and Prashant Kumar Mishra after hearing the convict’s plea against the Allahabad High Court confirming the death sentence handed to him by a Uttar Pradesh …

Kerala High Court Closes Suo Moto Proceedings In Ponnambalamedu Trespassing Incident, Takes Note Of Surveillance Measures
1 year, 5 months ago

Kerala High Court Closes Suo Moto Proceedings In Ponnambalamedu Trespassing Incident, Takes Note Of Surveillance Measures

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday disposed of the suo moto case initiated in the matter relating to the alleged trespass by some persons into the sacred 'Kalthara' of Ponnambalamedu, a protected forest area near the Sabarimala Temple.Certain persons had allegedly trespassed and performed pooja in the protected area. The Kerala High Court on Tuesday disposed of the suo moto …

Madhya Pradesh High Court Takes Suo Motu Cognizance Of Death Of Children In Open Tube-Wells
1 year, 6 months ago

Madhya Pradesh High Court Takes Suo Motu Cognizance Of Death Of Children In Open Tube-Wells

Live Law  

The Madhya Pradesh High Court on Monday took suo motu cognizance of the deaths of children in the open tube-wells. While initiating a case on the issue, the division bench of the Chief Justice Ravi Malimath and Justice Vishal Mishra said the matter pertains to the unfortunate death of children in the open tube-wells throughout the state of Madhya Pradesh. …

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up: May 23 To May 29, 2022
2 years, 6 months ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up: May 23 To May 29, 2022

Live Law  

Supreme Court Judgements 1. Endosulfan Tragedy :Supreme Court Slams Kerala Govt For Disbursing Compensation To Only 8 Out Of 3704 Victims Case Title: Baiju KG vs Dr VP Joy | CP 244/2021 Citation: 2022 LiveLaw 517 While considering a contempt plea preferred by victims of endosulfan alleging failure on the part of State of Kerala to disburse 5 lakhs compensation, …

Jharkhand HC directs CBI to implead WhatsApp chief in judge's murder case
2 years, 8 months ago

Jharkhand HC directs CBI to implead WhatsApp chief in judge's murder case

India Today  

The Jharkhand High Court on Friday directed the CBI to implead the chief of WhatsApp in connection with the murder of an additional district judge last year. A division bench comprising Chief Justice Dr Ravi Ranjan and Justice Sujit Narayan Prasad asked the central agency to make WhatsApp's chief a party in the case and served a notice on the …

Women In Shelter Home Allegedly Subjected To Immoral Acts After Being Sedated: Patna HC Takes Suo Moto Cognizance
2 years, 10 months ago

Women In Shelter Home Allegedly Subjected To Immoral Acts After Being Sedated: Patna HC Takes Suo Moto Cognizance

Live Law  

The Patna High Court today took a suo moto cognizance in a matter wherein an inmate of a shelter home alleged that women were forced to submit themselves to "immoral acts" after being sedated.The Bench of Chief Justice Sanjoy Karol and Justice S. Kumar took a suo moto cognizance on the basis of recommendation made by the Juvenile Justice Monitoring …

CBI seems to be protecting accused in judge murder case: Jharkhand HC
2 years, 11 months ago

CBI seems to be protecting accused in judge murder case: Jharkhand HC

India Today  

Jharkhand High Court has slammed the Central Bureau of Investigation for its “laxity” in probing the murder of Dhanbad judge Uttam Anand, and observed that it seems that the agency was trying to quit the investigation and even protect the accused. The division bench of Chief Justice Ravi Ranjan and Justice SN Prasad, while reading the report of the narco-analysis …

Himachal Pradesh High Court Takes Suo Moto Cognizance Of Safety Violations During Adventure Sports, Constitutes Oversight Committee
2 years, 11 months ago

Himachal Pradesh High Court Takes Suo Moto Cognizance Of Safety Violations During Adventure Sports, Constitutes Oversight Committee

Live Law  

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has registered a suo moto Public Interest Litigation over violation of safety norms during various adventure sports activities in the State.A Division Bench of Justices Tarlok Singh Chauhan and Satyen Vaidya has constituted a 7-member Committee under the chairmanship of the District Legal Service Authority, entrusted with the duty to verify the. The Himachal Pradesh …

Custodial torture of tribal family: HC orders judicial probe
2 years, 11 months ago

Custodial torture of tribal family: HC orders judicial probe

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: A division bench of Telangana High Court, comprising Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Abhinand Kumar Shavili, on Friday ordered a judicial probe by the principal district judge, Warangal, into the alleged harassment and torture of one Banya and his tribal family, residing in Jeedigadda tanda of Chennaraopeta mandal in Warangal district. The High Court directed the principal …

Policemen Assaulting Bihar Judge: Patna HC To Consider Guidelines For Ensuring Judiciary's Independence
3 years ago

Policemen Assaulting Bihar Judge: Patna HC To Consider Guidelines For Ensuring Judiciary's Independence

Live Law  

Recently, Patna High Court has asked the Amicus Curiae Mrigank Mauli to propose guidelines for the smooth functioning of the judiciary, devoid of intimidation by other organs of the state or private persons. The development comes in suo motu writ petition arising from the assault of an Additional District and Sessions Judge in Bihar's Madhubani by two policemen. Background On …

Kerala High Court Directs Principal District Magistrates To File Report On Manner Of Appointment Of Public Prosecutors
3 years ago

Kerala High Court Directs Principal District Magistrates To File Report On Manner Of Appointment Of Public Prosecutors

Live Law  

In a suo motu writ petition initiated to investigate the matter of appointment of Public Prosecutors in the State, the Kerala High Court has directed all Principal District Judges to file a report regarding the same.This comes after a Division Bench comprising Justice K. Vinod Chandran and Justice C. Jayachandran noted the abject incompetence displayed by the prosecution while dealing. …

Additional District & Sessions Judge Physically Assaulted In Court By Policemen: Patna High Court Takes Suo Moto Cognisance
3 years, 1 month ago

Additional District & Sessions Judge Physically Assaulted In Court By Policemen: Patna High Court Takes Suo Moto Cognisance

Live Law  

In an unprecedented occurrence, the Patna High Court has taken suo moto cognisance of an act of police violence against an Additional District and Sessions Judge, Jhanjharpur. On its own motion, the Court has taken note of the incident upon receiving a letter from the District and Sessions Judge, Madhubani, about the incident that happened in the Sub Division of …

SC wants retired HC judge to monitor Lakhimpur Kheri probe
3 years, 1 month ago

SC wants retired HC judge to monitor Lakhimpur Kheri probe

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Uttar Pradesh government’s response to a proposal to appoint a retired High Court judge, possibly who served outside the State, to monitor the probe into the Lakhimpur Kheri murders and violence The court highlighted an urgent need to “infuse fairness and impartiality” into the probe. There is a need to appoint a retired …

Breaking: Supreme Court Takes Suo Moto Cognizance Of 'Lakhimpur Kheri Violence', CJI Led Bench To Hear Matter Tomorrow
3 years, 2 months ago

Breaking: Supreme Court Takes Suo Moto Cognizance Of 'Lakhimpur Kheri Violence', CJI Led Bench To Hear Matter Tomorrow

Live Law  

The Supreme Court of India has taken Suo Moto Cognizance of the Lakhimpur Kheri Violence and the matter would be heard tomorrow by the Bench led by Chief Justice Of India, NV Ramana.Importantly, in the recent violent incident of Lakhimpur Kheri, a total of 8 people died, four of whom were mowed down by a vehicle allegedly. The Supreme Court …

Dhanbad judge death: We have got certain leads, CBI tells Ranchi HC
3 years, 2 months ago

Dhanbad judge death: We have got certain leads, CBI tells Ranchi HC

Hindustan Times  

The Central Bureau of Investigation informed the Jharkhand High Court on Thursday that they have got “certain leads” in the Dhanbad judge death case, and they are investigating further on those lines, a lawyer participating in the proceedings said. The Supreme Court and the Jharkhand HC had taken suo motu cognisance of the incident, with the HC directing the CBI …

'Grave Matter, Requires Immediate Attention' : Delhi High Court Takes Suo Moto Cognizance Of Rohini Court Firing Incident
3 years, 2 months ago

'Grave Matter, Requires Immediate Attention' : Delhi High Court Takes Suo Moto Cognizance Of Rohini Court Firing Incident

Live Law  

The Chief Justice led bench of the Delhi High Court has taken suo moto cognizance of the recent gun firing incident inside Delhi's Rohini Court hall. "This is a grave matter and requires immediate attention," observed the Bench of Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh at the outset.It has impleaded the Commissioner of Delhi Police, Ministry of Home …

Abject Incompetence Of Prosecution: Kerala High Court Initiates Suo Motu Case To Probe Appointment Of Prosecutors
3 years, 3 months ago

Abject Incompetence Of Prosecution: Kerala High Court Initiates Suo Motu Case To Probe Appointment Of Prosecutors

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court in its judgment delivered on Thursday in a criminal appeal case observed that it has raised a suo motu case regarding the ineptitude of the Prosecutors in several cases, resulting in the offenders walking away scot-free. A Division Bench comprising Justice K.Vinod Chandran and Justice Ziyad Rahman was dealing with an appeal filed by a priest …

Supreme Court Ends Madras High Court's Monitoring Of Sexual Harassment Case Against Former TN DGP Rajesh Das; Expunges HC Observations
3 years, 4 months ago

Supreme Court Ends Madras High Court's Monitoring Of Sexual Harassment Case Against Former TN DGP Rajesh Das; Expunges HC Observations

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today closed the suo moto case registered by the Madras High Court for monitoring investigation of sexual harassment complaint made by a IPS cadre woman officer against senior Special DGP Rajesh Das. Background In March this year, the High Court had taken suo moto cognizance of alleged sexual harassment of the alleged incident and decided to monitor …

Jharkhand judge death: Need for something effective on ground to prevent attack on judges, says Supreme Court
3 years, 4 months ago

Jharkhand judge death: Need for something effective on ground to prevent attack on judges, says Supreme Court

India Today  

The Supreme Court pulled up states for not filing reports on the status of security measures for judges. The Supreme Court gave the states a week's time to file their reports and said it would impose a fine of Rs 1 lakh if they fail to do so. A bench of Chief Justice NV Ramana and Justice Surya Kant said …

Dhanbad judge death case: CBI submits first status report in HC
3 years, 4 months ago

Dhanbad judge death case: CBI submits first status report in HC

Hindustan Times  

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Thursday submitted its first investigation status report to the Jharkhand High Court in connection with the death of a Dhanbad judge in a “road accident” in the coal city last month. Both the Supreme Court and the HC had taken suo motu cognisance of the incident and the apex court had directed the CBI …

Judge Uttam Anand's Killing : CBI's Report Does Not Indicate Anything On Motive, Says Supreme Court
3 years, 4 months ago

Judge Uttam Anand's Killing : CBI's Report Does Not Indicate Anything On Motive, Says Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday observed that the report submitted by the Central Bureau of Investigation on the suspicious killing of Jharkhand judge Uttam Anand does not indicate anything on motive or reason behind the crime. The Bench has directed the suo motu case to be tagged along with another writ petition which was filed before the top Court in …

CBI team recreates crime scene as it probes hit-and-run death case of Jharkhand judge
3 years, 4 months ago

CBI team recreates crime scene as it probes hit-and-run death case of Jharkhand judge

India Today  

The Central Bureau of Investigation team, investigating the hit-and-run case in which Dhanbad district and sessions judge Uttam Anand lost his life, recreated the crime scene on Saturday at the site of the incident at Randhir Verma Chowk in Dhanbad. Taking cognizance of a letter filed before the court by the Dhanbad principal district judge in the case, Justice Ranjan …

Jharkhand judge death: SC pulls up CBI for not responding to judges' complaints, issues notice
3 years, 4 months ago

Jharkhand judge death: SC pulls up CBI for not responding to judges' complaints, issues notice

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Friday issued a notice to the Central Bureau of Investigation in connection with the case of the alleged killing of a Jharkhand judge while pulling up the probe agency for not responding to complaints of threats to judges. “There is no freedom to the judges to even file a complaint,” the SC said, adding that police …

Judge Uttam Anand Death- 'Feeding Particular Questions To Get Particular Answers Isn't Appreciated': Jharkhand HC Pulls Up IO, SIT Head
3 years, 4 months ago

Judge Uttam Anand Death- 'Feeding Particular Questions To Get Particular Answers Isn't Appreciated': Jharkhand HC Pulls Up IO, SIT Head

Live Law  

The Jharkhand High Court, while accepting the recommendations of the State Government and transferring the investigation of the Dhanbad Judge death case to the Central Bureau of Investigation, raised several pertinent questions to the Investigating Agency. A bench of Chief Justice Ravi Ranjan and Justice Sujit Narayan Prasad perused the affidavit filed by the DGP and head of the Special …

Dhanbad judge death: SIT submits report, two sent to judicial custody
3 years, 4 months ago

Dhanbad judge death: SIT submits report, two sent to judicial custody

Hindustan Times  

The Dhanbad police on Monday sent the two accused in the additional district judge Uttam Anand death case into judicial custody after questioning, and the special investigation team constituted to probe the incident submitted its report with the Jharkhand high court, which is likely to hear the case on Tuesday, officials said. The high court had taken suo motu cognisance …

Supreme Court Weekly Round Up, July 26 To August 1, 2021
3 years, 4 months ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round Up, July 26 To August 1, 2021

Live Law  

Writ Jurisdiction Not For Deciding 'Hotly Disputed Questions Of Facts', Reiterates Supreme CourtCase: Shubas Jain vs. Rajeshwari Shivam Citation: LL 2021 SC 335The Supreme Court has reiterated that a High Court cannot invoke its writ jurisdiction to adjudicate 'hotly disputed questions of facts'.It is not for the High Court to make a comparative. Writ Jurisdiction Not For Deciding 'Hotly Disputed …

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren calls for CBI probe into Dhanbad judge's death
3 years, 4 months ago

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren calls for CBI probe into Dhanbad judge's death

India Today  

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Saturday decided to hand over the investigation into the hit-and-run death of a Dhanbad judge to the Central Bureau of Investigation. Death of Dhanbad judge triggers nationwide outrage The Supreme Court and also the Jharkhand High Court had expressed concerns over the matter and directed the state police to solve the case speedily. The …

SIT probing Jharkhand judge's death searches 53 hotels, questions 243 suspects
3 years, 4 months ago

SIT probing Jharkhand judge's death searches 53 hotels, questions 243 suspects

India Today  

The Special Investigation Team, formed to probe the hit-and-run death of Dhanbad District Judge Uttam Anand, searched 53 hotels at different locations and interrogated 243 suspects since Saturday night. READ: Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren calls for CBI probe into Dhanbad judge's death The SIT also held marathon meetings, headed by ADG Sanjay Anand Latkar, at Dhanbad Circuit House on Sunday. …

Dhanbad judge murder case: Jharkhand govt recommends CBI probe
3 years, 4 months ago

Dhanbad judge murder case: Jharkhand govt recommends CBI probe

India TV News  

Jharkhand government has recommended a Central Bureau of Investigation probe in the alleged killing of Additional District Judge Uttam Anand, in Dhanbad. On Friday, the Supreme Court took suo motu cognizance of the "sad demise" of a judge in "gruesome incident" of being allegedly mowed down by a vehicle while on morning jog on July 28 at Dhanbad and sought …

Judge Uttam Anand Death- 'Court Wants A Speedy, Fair & Professional Probe': Jharkhand HC Seeks SIT Report On Aug 3
3 years, 4 months ago

Judge Uttam Anand Death- 'Court Wants A Speedy, Fair & Professional Probe': Jharkhand HC Seeks SIT Report On Aug 3

Live Law  

Taking suo moto cognizance of Jharkhand Judge Uttam Annand's Death, the Jharkhand High Court on Thursday directed the Special Investigation Team formed to probe into the incident, to submit its report on August 3.The Bench of Chief Justice Dr. Ravi Ranjan and Justice Sujit Narayan Prasad observed thus:"We make it clear that this Court wants a speedy, fair, and professional …

Dhanbad judge death: 2 held, vehicle seized; ADG heads SIT probe
3 years, 4 months ago

Dhanbad judge death: 2 held, vehicle seized; ADG heads SIT probe

Hindustan Times  

The Dhanbad police have recovered the auto rickshaw that hit the additional district and sessions judge Uttam Anand that led to his death on Wednesday morning and arrested two persons who were allegedly riding the vehicle at the time of the incident. The police on Thursday also formed a 14-member special investigation team headed by additional director general of police …

'Inappropriate to speak without evidence': Jharkhand health minister cautions on Dhanbad judge's death
3 years, 4 months ago

'Inappropriate to speak without evidence': Jharkhand health minister cautions on Dhanbad judge's death

Hindustan Times  

Jharkhand health minister Banna Gupta, who is also the minister in-charge of Dhanbad district, where a district judge died after being hit by a three-wheeler, on Thursday cautioned against anything being said without investigation or evidence. I am the minister in-charge for the district, and saying anything without investigation and evidence is not appropriate," the minister said, according to news …

Lens on Jharkhand judge's death as new clip emerges: SC lawyer seeks CBI probe
3 years, 4 months ago

Lens on Jharkhand judge's death as new clip emerges: SC lawyer seeks CBI probe

Hindustan Times  

A district’s judge’s death in Jharkhand took a new turn on Thursday after a close-circuit camera footage emerged that showed a three-wheeler vehicle coming at him and hitting him on a public road. Additional district judge Uttam Anand was hit by “an unidentified vehicle” barely half a kilometre from his home in Dhanbad early on Wednesday, police said. Dhanbad additional …

Jharkhand High Court Takes Suo Moto Cognizance Of Jharkhand Judge Uttam Anand's Death
3 years, 4 months ago

Jharkhand High Court Takes Suo Moto Cognizance Of Jharkhand Judge Uttam Anand's Death

Live Law  

The Jharkhand High Court has taken suo moto cognizance of the death of Additional District Judge of Dhanbad district, Uttam Anand, who was hit by a four-wheeled vehicle in broad daylight on Wednesday.The Bench of Chief Justice Dr. Ravi Ranjan has issued the order directing the SSP, Dhanbad to remain present before the Court today As seen in a surfaced …

Murder Of Jharkhand Judge In Daylight : SCBA President Mentions Matter Before Supreme Court; Seeks CBI Probe
3 years, 4 months ago

Murder Of Jharkhand Judge In Daylight : SCBA President Mentions Matter Before Supreme Court; Seeks CBI Probe

Live Law  

The shocking daylight murder of Additional District Judge Uttam Anand of Jharkhand was brought to the attention of the Supreme Court by the President of the Supreme Court Bar Association Senior Advocate Vikas Singh today morning.Mentioning the matter before a bench headed by Justice DY Chandrahcud, Vikas Singh called the murder of the judge by hitting him with a vehicle …

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