- Supreme Court frowns upon casual stay of bail orders ex-parte:- The Supreme Court disapproves of the routine ex-parte suspension of bail orders without adequate justification. The ruling underscores the importance of fair and transparent judicial processes, emphasizing that such decisions should be made judiciously and after considering all relevant factors to uphold the principles of justice and due process.
2. Madhya Pradesh High Court declines CBI probe in case alleging cops killed man to pass him off as dacoit:- The Madhya Pradesh High Court has rejected a plea for a CBI investigation into allegations that police officers killed a man to falsely portray him as a dacoit. The court determined that the state’s Special Task Force inquiry into the incident was sufficient and declined to intervene further in the matter.
3. Delhi High Court urges Centre to review rule denying maternity leave to govt employees with more than 2 kids:- The Delhi High Court has urged the central government to reconsider its rule denying maternity leave to female government employees with more than two children. The court emphasized the need for equality and urged a review of the policy to ensure fair treatment and support for all employees.
4. Kerala High Court commutes death sentence of man who killed minor nephews:- The Kerala High Court has reduced the death penalty to life imprisonment for a man convicted of killing his minor nephews. The decision cited the accused’s mental illness and the absence of any previous criminal record as mitigating factors. The court considered these circumstances in commuting the sentence.
5. Supreme Court lauds Nagaland for holding local body polls with 33% women quota, closes contempt case:- The Supreme Court has praised Nagaland for conducting local body elections with a 33% quota for women, resolving a contempt case. The court acknowledged the state’s compliance with gender representation norms and closed the case, affirming the importance of inclusive governance and gender equality in electoral processes.
6. Karnataka High Court stays FIR against ED officers probing Valmiki Corporation case:- The Karnataka High Court has temporarily halted the FIR filed against Enforcement Directorate (ED) officers investigating the Valmiki Corporation case. The court’s decision suspends legal action against the officers pending further hearings, indicating potential concerns over the legality or motivation behind the FIR.
7. Union Budget 2024: Changes proposed to IBC, Tribunals and Income Tax Act:- The Union Budget 2024 proposes amendments to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), streamlining of Tribunals, and revisions to the Income Tax Act. The changes aim to enhance efficiency in resolving insolvency cases, optimize judicial processes, and introduce reforms to simplify tax compliance and spur economic growth.
8. NEET UG 2024: Supreme Court rejects plea for re-examination:- The Supreme Court has dismissed a plea seeking a re-examination for NEET UG 2024. The decision affirms the conduct of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for undergraduate medical courses as scheduled, rejecting challenges to the examination process and ensuring continuity in the admission procedure for medical aspirants.
9. MM Kalburgi murder: Karnataka High Court grants bail to two accused:- The Karnataka High Court has granted bail to two accused individuals in the murder case of scholar MM Kalburgi. The decision comes amid ongoing legal proceedings, citing lack of evidence linking the accused directly to the crime. The case has drawn significant attention due to its implications for freedom of expression.
10. Delhi High Court orders removal of social media posts questioning UPSC qualification of Lok Sabha Speaker’s daughter:- The Delhi High Court has directed the removal of social media posts that questioned the UPSC qualification of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla’s daughter. The court acted on a plea alleging defamation and misinformation, emphasizing the need to uphold privacy and dignity while addressing public figures’ family members’ credentials.
