Opposition parties in the INDIA bloc are gathering signatures to impeach a High Court judge who made derogatory comments about Muslims. The motion is unlikely to pass due to the NDA bloc's majority, but this is the fifth attempt in recent years to impeach a judge, with past attempts failing as well. Video clips and transcripts of the judge's speech will be included in the complaint.
After the suicide of Atul Subhash, a deputy general manager of a private firm, his brother files an FIR against his wife, her family members, and a judge for harassment, extortion, and corruption. The FIR is filed under section 108 and section 3 (5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The complaint alleges that Atul's wife and her family filed a false case against him and demanded a large sum of money for the settlement, leading to his suicide.
A shocking incident has taken place in Bengaluru where a 34-year-old techie has died by suicide after accusing his wife and her family of harassment and abuse. The victim, identified as Atul Subhash, left behind a 24-page suicide note detailing years of emotional distress and harassment by his wife, her relatives, and even a judge. In a viral video recorded before his death, he explains how his money was being used against him and demands that his alleged harassers not be allowed near his body post his death.
Vishva Hindu Parishad chief Alok Kumar defends the controversial remarks made by Allahabad High Court Judge Shekhar Yadav at a VHP event in Prayagraj, where he spoke on Uniform Civil Code and majority's influence on laws. Kumar explains that they had invited the judge to speak on the UCC, but he was not aware of the exact nature of his comments on majority. However, he stands firm on the idea of mutual respect and tolerance for sensitivities of all groups for a harmonious society.
The Supreme Court has taken note of the remarks made by Allahabad High Court sitting judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav where he stated that the "country would function as per the wishes of the majority group." This statement was made by the judge while delivering a lecture on the 'Constitutional Necessity of Uniform Civil Code' at an event organized by the legal cell of the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) in Prayagraj. The controversial remarks have sparked outrage and have raised questions about the impartiality of the judiciary.
During a lecture on secularism and the Indian Constitution, former Supreme Court Judge Justice Rohinton Nariman expressed his disappointment over the acquittal of political leaders accused of conspiring to demolish the Babri Masjid mosque in 1992. Despite the Supreme Court's interventions, the trial was dormant for 25 years and the special court eventually acquitted all the accused. This injustice, according to Justice Nariman, reflects the deteriorating state of affairs in the country. His comments were made at the inaugural lecture of the Ahmadi Foundation, established in the memory of Justice AM Ahmadi. A biography of Justice Ahmadi, titled 'The Fearless Judge', was also released at the event.
Indian hip hop's "Godmother" Raja Kumari returned to MTV Hustle 4 after five years as a special guest, setting the stage ablaze with her energetic performance. She also expressed her happiness to be back on the show, shedding light on the difference between being a judge and a guest. Meanwhile, the contestants brought their A-game to secure a direct ticket to the finale, with one memorable performance standing out from Little Bhatia of Dino Warriors. With powerful rock and rap lyrics in Sanskrit, he wowed the judges and received a standing ovation.
The Delhi High Court's former Chief Justice Manmohan was elevated as a Supreme Court Judge on Thursday. His appointment was recommended by the Top Court on November 23 and his oath was administered today by CJI Khanna. With this, the SC's total strength has reached 33 out of the sanctioned 34 judges, and Justice Manmohan will become the second Delhi High Court Judge in the Top Court's bench.
A Delhi Court issued notice to the Special Director of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) after the agency's counsel gave an "offensive" and "derogatory" response to a query. The court was hearing an application in a money laundering case filed by Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, who was recently cleared by the Supreme Court. The judge also mentioned a previous case where the ED's counsel made a false submission and cited the high court mandate on not granting unnecessary adjournments. In a separate incident, two members of the 'Thak-Thak gang' were recently arrested by the Delhi Police.
Yesterday, a Delhi court called the Special Director of Enforcement Directorate to appear in person after a counsel for the probe agency behaved offensively and disrespectfully towards the judge during a hearing for a money laundering case involving Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar. The judge felt that the agency's behavior was a threat to the court's dignity and issued a directive for appropriate action to be taken. This comes after an application was filed by an accused seeking the release of confiscated evidence. The ED, on the other hand, requested a 15-day adjournment leading the judge to record in the order about "higher-ups" exerting influence.