A court in Gujarat’s Surendranagar district has rejected a police closure report concerning the deaths of a wanted criminal and his minor son during a police operation in 2021, directing that a criminal case be registered against seven police personnel. The order marks a significant development in a case that has remained under scrutiny over...
The Madras High Court has issued a strong warning against indiscipline and misconduct by police personnel and other government officials appearing before courts, directing the Tamil Nadu Director General of Police (DGP) to introduce clear standards governing their conduct inside courtrooms. The directions came after the court examined the case of a police officer who...
The Supreme Court has expressed strong reservations over an attempt by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) to seek judicial intervention against political speeches delivered by actor-turned-politician Vijay and leaders of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). During the hearing, the apex court observed that political criticism and public debate are integral to a healthy democracy and...
A significant development has emerged in the high-profile 2024 firing case outside Bollywood actor Salman Khan’s residence, with alleged gangster Anmol Bishnoi formally approaching a special court in Mumbai seeking permission to surrender and participate in the ongoing judicial proceedings. The application, filed before the Special Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) Court, marks...
The Supreme Court has sought a response from the concerned state government on a plea filed by self-styled spiritual leader Asaram challenging his conviction and sentence in a rape case. While agreeing to examine the appeal, the apex court did not grant any immediate relief in the form of bail, indicating that the matter would...