New Delhi: Shanti Bhushan, a former Union law minister and eminent jurist who represented politician Raj Narain in the historic case that led to the nullification of then-prime minister Indira Gandhi's election in 1975, passed away here on Tuesday after a brief illness. He was 97.
Someone close to his family has reported that he had been sick for some time before he passed away in his Delhi residence.
In the historic case of Raj Narain vs. Indira Nehru Gandhi, the Allahabad High Court disqualified Gandhi  for a period of six years from contesting elections in June 1975.—Inputs from Agencies

Shanti Bhushan, a former Union law minister and eminent jurist who represented politician Raj Narain in the historic case that led to the nullification of then-prime minister Indira Gandhi's election in 1975, passed away here on Tuesday after a brief illness

Former law minister Shanti Bhushan dies aged 97

Khanabal (J-K) On Friday, Congress members attacked the administration, saying that a "undeclared emergency" existed and that the government was trying to "make the judiciary part of the PMO."
Jairam Ramesh, general secretary of the Congress party, has claimed that the Bharat Jodo Yatra will focus on bringing attention to these kind of "dangers" that the country faces.
Ramesh, speaking at a press conference here, said the yatra is meant to draw attention to the "political dictatorship" in the country, rising economic inequality, and the alleged efforts of the RSS and the BJP to sow social discord for electoral gain.—Inputs from Agencies

On Friday, Congress members attacked the administration, saying that a "undeclared emergency" existed and that the government was trying to "make the judiciary part of the PMO"

Attempt to 'make judiciary part of PMO': Cong

New Delhi: On Wednesday, official sources confirmed that the Enforcement Directorate had arrested Saket Gokhale, a spokesperson for the Trinamool Congress (TMC), in connection with a money laundering investigation stemming from alleged irregularities in a crowdfunding initiative.

Gokhale is currently in judicial custody in Ahemdabad in connection with a case brought by the Gujarat Police and was arrested there under criminal sections of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

According to them, the federal body responsible for his recall would bring him before the court in that country to answer for his alleged crimes.—Inputs from Agencies

 On Wednesday, official sources confirmed that the Enforcement Directorate had arrested Saket Gokhale, a spokesperson for the Trinamool Congress (TMC), in connection with a money laundering investigation stemming from alleged irregularities in a crowdfunding initiative.

Trinamool Congress spokesperson Saket Gokhale arrested by ED for money laundering.

New Delhi: On Tuesday, Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju said that the Supreme Court collegium's release of parts of sensitive reports from the Intelligence Bureau and the Research and Analysis Wing was "a matter of grave concern." He claimed that if intelligence agency employees had to "think twice" about keeping their work secret, they would do a better job for the country.
"It will have an implication," he remarked. The minister was replying to questions over the release last week of Supreme Court collegium resolutions that included excerpts from the IB and RAW reports on some names recommended by the top court for appointment as high court judges. Parts of these findings have already been made public by the SC collegium, but this is the first time the government has responded.
This month, the collegium had already rejected the intelligence inputs while reiterating the names to the government.—Inputs from Agencies

On Tuesday, Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju said that the Supreme Court collegium's release of parts of sensitive reports from the Intelligence Bureau and the Research and Analysis Wing was "a matter of grave concern.

Making IB, RAW reports public a matter of grave concern: Rijiju on SC collegium resolutions

Kochi: On Monday, the state government informed the Kerala High Court that it has begun recovery procedures against the assets of 248 banned Popular Front of India (PFI) workers in connection with the violent damage of public property during a hartal called by the outfit in September.
The Kerala High Court voiced its concern with the government's delay in carrying out its decision related to the violence, which prompted the start of the recovery proceedings against individuals responsible.
A report on measures taken was submitted to the High Court today, in which the Home Department revealed that 126 properties in the Malappuram district had the highest revenue recovered.—Inputs from Agencies

On Monday, the state government informed the Kerala High Court that it has begun recovery procedures against the assets of 248 banned Popular Front of India (PFI) workers in connection with the violent damage of public property during a hartal called by the outfit in September

After HC stricture, Kerala govt attaches properties of 248 PFI workers

New Delhi: In the hit-and-run case where a 20-year-old woman was dragged to death while trapped under a car in the nation's capital, the Delhi Police have invoked Section 302 (murder) of the IPC, a city sessions court was informed on Friday even as it rejected the bail application of one of the accused.
Additional Sessions Judge Susheel Bala Dagar dismissed the bail application of Deepak Khanna after the prosecution said the investigation was at a crucial stage.
Anjali Singh, a scooter rider, was killed on New Year's Day after being struck by a car that dragged her for almost 12 kilometres. Khanna is suspected of being one of the five occupants of the automobile.—Inputs from Agencies

In the hit-and-run case where a 20-year-old woman was dragged to death while trapped under a car in the nation's capital, the Delhi Police have invoked Section 302 (murder) of the IPC, a city sessions court was informed on Friday even as it rejected the bail application of one of the accused

Woman hit and drag case: Court rejects bail plea of accused Deepak

New Delhi: A complaint against Bihar Education Minister Chandrashekar for his recent comments disparaging the Hindu holy book Ramcharitmanas was lodged with Delhi Police on Thursday by a Delhi-based lawyer who practises in the Supreme Court of India.The complainant seeks direction to lodge FIR against him and take strict legal action.The lawyer stated in his complaint that Minister of Education for the state of Bihar Chandershekar had committed an offence under sections 153A and B, 295, 298 and 505 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), all of which are cognizable offences and very serious in nature.In his case, advocate Vineet Jindal claimed that the Minister had made a "provocative, offensive, disparaging, and inciting statement" about the Ramcharitmanas (which has been read with faith by Hindus) with the intention of offending Hindus.Recently, the complainant watched a video and read news articles in which Chandrashekar said, “The three books, Manusmriti, Ramcharitmanas, and Bunch of Thoughts have been spreading caste-related hatred in different eras,” as stated in the complaint.Jindal also claimed that during the speech event, Chandrashekhar said that books like Manusmriti, Ramcharitmanas by Tulsidas, and Bunch of Thoughts by Madhav Sadashivrao Golwalkar contributed to keeping 85% of the country's population in a backwards state. “He claimed that while Manusmriti abuses lower castes, Ramcharitmanas advocates keeping lower caste people illiterate,” he said in his complaint.The complaint was transferred to the Delhi Police Department's Cyber Crime Unit and the office of the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP).The Education Minister of Bihar allegedly went on to say that Ramcharitmanas should be burned because they discourage the education of Dalits, members of lower castes, and women.“By these words against Ramcharitmanas, a holy book for all Hindus, he is targeting the Hindu community with the intent to divide and incite hated by using derogatory words for holy books. The contents of the statement made by him clearly show his intent of instigating enmity between two groups on the grounds of caste and he also made inciting statements against the Hindu community. Being Hindu by religion, my religious sentiments are deeply hurt by the statement given by Chandershekar,” the complainant said.

A complaint against Bihar Education Minister Chandrashekar for his recent comments disparaging the Hindu holy book Ramcharitmanas was lodged with Delhi Police on Thursday by a Delhi-based lawyer who practises in the Supreme Court of India

 Delhi-based lawyer files complaint against Bihar education minister

New Delhi: Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud on Thursday recused himself from hearing a batch of pleas seeking contempt action against stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra for his alleged scandalous tweets against the judiciary.
A bench headed by the CJI took up the petitions and said, 'We will place this matter before a bench to which I (CJI) am not a part of because the comments (tweets) were made on the order, which I have passed.'
The bench also comprising Justice P S Narasimha then listed the matter after two weeks and the CJI, in his administrative capacity will now assign the case to another bench. Kamra had started publishing the tweets on November 11, 2020, when the top court was hearing an appeal of Arnab Goswami against the Bombay high court's order rejecting the journalist's plea for interim bail in a 2018 abetment-to-suicide case. The order granting interim bail to Goswami was passed by a bench headed by Justice Chandrachud.
On January 29, 2021, Kamra in his affidavit had defended his tweets against judiciary, saying India would be reduced to a 'country of incarcerated artists and flourishing lapdogs' if powerful people and institutions show inability to 'tolerate rebuke or criticism'.
—PTI

 Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud on Thursday recused himself from hearing a batch of pleas seeking contempt action against stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra for his alleged scandalous tweets against the judiciary.

CJI Recuses From Hearing Contempt Plea Against Kunal Kamra

Lucknow: The Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court has directed the state government to increase the retirement age of teaching staff in Lucknow University from 62 years to 65 years. A single bench of Justice Om Prakash Shukla passed this order while hearing a petition filed by Dr Prem Chandra Mishra. It is the case of the petitioners that they were entitled to be allowed to continue their services as teachers in the university concerned till the age of 65 years and relied on three identical orders passed by a coordinate bench of the Court in similar situations.&nbsp;
All the petitioners have common ground, that in all these cases, it was directed to the state government to incorporate the necessary amendments in the respective university statues, so as to raise/ increase the age of superannuation from the existing 62 years to 65 years. The petitioner, in the writ petition claims to have been working as a Professor (Psychology) in the University of Lucknow, wherein he superannuated on attaining the age of 62 years in July 2020. However, since the petitioner was extended the session benefit, he retired in June 2021. It is the common submission of the counsels for the petitioners that the Government of India through the Ministry of Human Resources Development, department of Higher Education had decided to increase the age of superannuation for all persons holding teaching positions on regular employment against sanctioned posts as in March 2017 in any of the centrally funded higher and technical education institute under the said Ministry. In the said chronology, the Government of India, on the recommendation of the University Grant Commission has also decided to revise the pay scale of teachers in Central Universities subject to the various provisions of "Scheme of pay scales as contained in Government Order dated 31.12.2008". It is the case of the petitioners that although the salaries of the teachers in the state universities, including the Lucknow university, were revised under the scheme, however the Lucknow university failed to modify its statutes so as to bring the age of superannuation of teaching staff in conformity with the said scheme/regulations.&nbsp;
—PTI

The Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court has directed the state government to increase the retirement age of teaching staff in Lucknow University from 62 years to 65 years.

UP: Allahabd HC asks govt to raise retirement age of LU teachers to 65 years

New Delhi (The Hawk): According to sources, U.B. Makwana, the former Branch Manager of Dena Bank in Chandkheda, was sentenced to five years of rigorous imprisonment by a special CBI court in Ahmedabad in connection with a bribery case.
In addition to giving him a jail sentence, the court fined him Rs 50,000 for the offence.
On July 17, 2002, the CBI filed this case against Makwana on the grounds that he was accused of obtaining 30,000 rupees in unlawful gratuity from a man.
The victim claimed that the defendant requested a bribe in exchange for demonstrating favour in the settlement of an unpaid loan.
The culprit was apprehended by the CBI after they set up a trap and demanded and accepted a bribe of Rs 20,000.
A chargesheet was submitted against the defendants following an inquiry.
The accused was found guilty and sentenced to prison by the trial court.
(Inputs from Agencies)

According to sources, U.B. Makwana, the former Branch Manager of Dena Bank in Chandkheda, was sentenced to five years of rigorous imprisonment by a special CBI court in Ahmedabad in connection with a bribery case.

Ex-Dena Bank branch manager gets 5-year RI in bribery case

New Delhi (The Hawk): The Delhi High Court on Thursday postponed a hearing on a request for an order granting national song "Vande Mataram" the same status as the national anthem "Jana Gana Mana" since it was historically significant to the freedom struggle.
According to Additional Solicitor General Chetan Sharma, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has filed its reply, but it is still pending from the petitioner's perspective. A division bench consisting of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad set the hearing date for the Public Interest Litigation (PIL) for April 28, 2023.
The ASG informed the court that the MHA had argued in its response that even while both the anthem and the song are sacred and deserving of respect, the topic of the current proceedings cannot ever be the subject of a writ.
The MHA claimed that while there is no equivalent statute or enactment for "Vande Mataram," disturbing any assembly when it is singing the National Anthem is a serious offence under the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act of 1971.
Additionally, it said that the Delhi High Court and the Apex Court had previously rejected similar cases.
"Jana Gana Mana and Vande Mataram are on an equal footing, and every citizen of the nation should treat them both with respect. The Indian people's emotions and mentality hold a distinct and particular place for the National Song.
In addition, according to the statement made by the Chairman of the Constituent Assembly, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, regarding the National Anthem on January 24, 1950, the petitioner, attorney Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay, has asked for a declaration that the National Song shall have equal status with the National Anthem.
Prasad was quoted in the petition as saying: "There is one subject that has been left for discussion, and that is the matter of the National Anthem. At one point, it was anticipated that the issue would be brought before the House and resolved by a resolution from the House. However, it has been decided that making a statement regarding the National Anthem is preferable to adopting a formal resolution. Therefore, I declare the following.
The song "Vande Mataram," which has played a historic role in the struggle for Indian freedom, shall be honoured equally with "Jana Gana Mana" and shall have equal status with it. The composition known as "Jana Gana Mana" is the "National Anthem of India," subject to such alternations in the words as the government may authorise as occasions arise. I'm hoping that the members will be pleased.
"Vande Mataram" is a symbol of our history, independence, solidarity, and pride, according to Upadhyay's request. If any citizen disrespects it in any overt or covert way, it would not only be antisocial but also mean the end for all of our rights and our very existence as citizens of a sovereign nation.
In contrast to associations or confederations of States, India is a union of States. Every Indian has a responsibility to respect "Vande Mataram" because there is only one nationality, that of India. It is the responsibility of the government to create a National Policy to promote and propagate "Jana Gana Mana" and "Vande Mataram" in order to keep the nation unified. There is no justification for it to elicit any other feeling given that both were decided by the Constitution's authors.
(Inputs from Agencies)

The Delhi High Court on Thursday postponed a hearing on a request for an order granting national song "Vande Mataram" the same status as the national anthem "Jana Gana Mana" since it was historically significant to the freedom struggle.

Delhi HC adjourns appeal for equal status for National Anthem, Song

Bengaluru (The Hawk): The Karnataka High Court declined to throw out the case brought against a lady who lives in Dubai, where she was accused of using a SIM card bought in her name to post obscene movies online.
The woman, who has spent 13 years living in Dubai, had petitioned Bengaluru East Cyber Crime Police Station to get the case against her quashed.
The case was recently taken up by the bench led by Justice K. Natarajan, who dismissed it and directed the petitioner to work with the investigative authorities.
The bench went on to say that just because the petitioner's name appeared on the SIM card that was used for the offence did not make her guilty.
It was necessary to look into the petitioner because she had been named as a suspect in the case. The petitioner woman must appear before the investigating officers, according to the court, in order to have her name removed from the case.
The court further ruled that in order to help prosecute the true offenders, she would need to formally confirm that someone had bought a SIM card in her name.
Based on the data provided by the mobile service provider, a case was filed against the woman. The Information Technology Act's Sections 67 and 67(B) were invoked in this case.
According to the woman's attorney, the petitioner has lived in Dubai for 13 years and was not at fault if a SIM card was bought in Bengaluru under her name without her knowledge.
Whether the SIM card was bought with or without her knowledge, or if she had bought it herself and provided it to the other person, the public prosecutor stated that the investigation must expose the truth. He proposed that given this context, the investigation should go on.
(Inputs from Agencies)

The Karnataka High Court declined to throw out the case brought against a lady who lives in Dubai, where she was accused of using a SIM card bought in her name to post obscene movies online.

K'tata HC declines to dismiss Dubai woman's obscene video case

Kolkata (The Hawk): In relation to the teachers' recruitment scandal, a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court on Thursday extended the judicial custody of Partha Chatterjee, the former secretary general of the Trinamool Congress and minister of education for West Bengal, for an additional 14 days.
On January 5 of the following year, all seven defendants will be brought before the same court once more.
Selim Rahman, the attorney for Chatterjee, argued vehemently in court on Thursday, even challenging the CBI's ability to produce verifiable evidence in the case.
While making his case, he also made reference to the case of Ajmal Kasab, the key defendant in the 26/11 Mumbai tragedy.
"Although he was ultimately executed, he also underwent a thorough inquiry and legal process. However, in this instance, the investigative agency is not providing hard copies of any documents or evidence. I have never seen an investigation done in such a novel way. Let the investigating process move quickly, "Rahman countered.
Although the petitioner's attorney has levelled accusations of ineptitude, the CBI counsel countered that the rank or position of the accused has no bearing on the CBI's inquiry.
"The competency of CBI is under scrutiny. However, everyone is likely aware of what happened to Om Prakash Chautala and Lalu Yadav in CBI-investigated instances. The agency regularly updates the court on the status of its inquiry. Daily revelation of fresh perspectives during the course of the research is entirely normal. The accused, who are all people of great influence, are facing serious accusations. They must therefore be in custody in order for the inquiry to proceed smoothly "In his counterargument, the CBI lawyer stated.
After hearing from all sides, the court ultimately decided to prolong Partha Chatterjee's and the other six accused persons' judicial detention for a another 14 days.
(Inputs from Agencies)

In relation to the teachers' recruitment scandal, a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court on Thursday extended the judicial custody of Partha Chatterjee, the former secretary general of the Trinamool Congress and minister of education for West Bengal, for an additional 14 days.

14 another days added to Partha Chatterjee's judicial custody

New Delhi (The Hawk): On Thursday, the Delhi High Court gave notice and ordered the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to investigate the claims made in the bail request of former UP BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar and provide a status report by January 16.
Sengar was found guilty of raping a little girl in the state's Unnao in 2017 and received a life sentence.
The CBI was directed by a division bench consisting of Justices Mukta Gupta and Poonam A. Bamba.
Sengar had requested two months' interim bail from the court on December 19 in order to attend his daughter's wedding, which is set for February 8, 2023, with ceremonies beginning on January 18.
Justice Talwant Singh and Justice Siddharth Mridul, sitting as a divisional bench, had ordered that the petition be heard by any other bench other than their own.
It had commanded, "Subject to getting directions from the Chief Justice, list this application before a bench in which one of us, namely Justice Talwant Singh, is not a member."
The high court is currently hearing Sengar's appeal of the trial court's decision in the rape case. He is requesting the quashing of the trial court's ruling from December 16, 2019, which found him guilty, and the judgement from December 20, 2019, which sentenced him to life in prison.
Sengar was fined an additional Rs. 25 lakh as an example by the trial court in addition to finding him guilty of rape committed by a public official under Section 376(2) of the IPC.
After the Supreme Court ordered on August 1 to transfer all five cases relating to the matter from Unnao to Delhi, the trial began on August 5, 2019.
The top court had ordered that the trial be held every day and finished in 45 days.
(Inputs from Agencies)

On Thursday, the Delhi High Court gave notice and ordered the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to investigate the claims made in the bail request of former UP BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar and provide a status report by January 16.

Unnao rape case: Delhi HC orders CBI to verify Kuldeep Sengar's bail petition

New Delhi (The Hawk): On Thursday, the Delhi High Court rejected an appeal challenging the Indian government's decision to allow Sikhs to travel with kirpans on civilian flights.
The Center's March 4 notification allowing Sikh passengers to carry kirpans with a blade length of no more than six inches and a total length of no more than nine inches while travelling anywhere in India was challenged in the complaint, which was submitted in the form of a public interest litigation (PIL) by attorney Harsh Vibhore Singhal.
The HC reserved its decision regarding the plea on December 15.
Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad's division bench had previously stated: "How are we going to change such a policy choice? We can't become involved. The Indian government has decided to pursue it as a policy."
The petitioner had argued that a committee of interested parties should be established to consider the problem.
The court had then stated: "The government's thinking may not be the same as yours. We shouldn't meddle when the government has used its judgement to develop a policy, unless it is completely arbitrary."
Additionally, because certain parties' applications were not on file, the court had declined to consider their submissions.
The plaintiff had stated that he was not contesting the rights of Sikhs but was merely asking the parties involved to look into the matter.
He'd stated: "I agree that carrying a kirpan is permitted by Article 25. However, the regulator must use their judgement when you are flying. I want a committee made up of interested parties to study the problem. So be it if the committee decides the notification is appropriate. Not an issue."
He defended his position by stating that the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security was only implementing the government's instructions rather than formulating the policy.
Anjana Gosain, an advocate for the respondents, stated that safety precautions, such as the stationing of marshals, had been taken by the authorities.
On August 18, the court had declined to issue a temporary order delaying the implementation of the ruling permitting Sikhs to travel with kirpans with blades up to six inches long.
(Inputs from Agencies)

On Thursday, the Delhi High Court rejected an appeal challenging the Indian government's decision to allow Sikhs to travel with kirpans on civilian flights.

Delhi HC rejects plea against Sikhs carrying kirpans on flights

Bengaluru (The Hawk): The Karnataka High Court has quashed the Income Tax department's order to seize Rs 3,700 crore from a fixed deposit as part of a tax fraud lawsuit against Xiaomi Technology India, which is a significant victory for the firm.
The court recently issued an order preventing Xiaomi Technology from sending any payments from FDs worth Rs 3,700 crore to companies outside of India. Additionally, it mandated that draught assessment proceedings be finished by March 31 by the Income Tax agency.
The corporation is permitted to take out overdrafts against the FD accounts and make payments, according to the ruling of a bench presided over by Justice S.R. Krishna Kumar.
The principal commissioner's consent, the bench emphasised, exhibits utter lack of mental effort. It is a silent, unjustified permission that is against the law. The only justification given by the IT department for the attachment of FDs was to safeguard revenue interest. The bench ruled that the approval-based impugned ruling needed to be reversed.
The IT department made the case that the petitioner, who was accused of cheating the respondents and evading taxes by moving money outside of India, shouldn't receive any assistance.
(Inputs from Agencies)

The Karnataka High Court has quashed the Income Tax department's order to seize Rs 3,700 crore from a fixed deposit as part of a tax fraud lawsuit against Xiaomi Technology India, which is a significant victory for the firm.

I-T dept's order to attach Xiaomi's Rs 3,700 cr FD is rejected by K'taka HC

Prayagraj (The Hawk): The Allahabad High Court ordered the victim and the state government to submit their responses within four weeks after granting interim anticipatory bail to former Union minister Swami Chinmayanand in a rape case until the next date of hearing.
After listening to Senior Advocate Anoop Trivedi, the attorney for petitioner Swami Chinmayanand, Justice Samit Gopal issued the ruling on Monday.
He claimed that Swami Chinmayanand, a 75-year-old man, had been wrongfully accused of being involved in the incident. Chinmayanand has never been in trouble with the law. According to Trivedi, the former MP is a highly respected political and spiritual figure who also oversees a number of healthcare and educational organisations.
On behalf of the state government, Additional Advocate General MC Chaturvedi and Additional Government Advocate AK Sand opposed the bail motion.
At 2011, Chinamayanand is charged with raping the victim after holding her captive in his ashram.
(Inputs from Agencies)

The Allahabad High Court ordered the victim and the state government to submit their responses within four weeks after granting interim anticipatory bail to former Union minister Swami Chinmayanand in a rape case until the next date of hearing.

Allahabad HC gives Swami Chinmayanand temporary anticipatory bail

Chennai (The Hawk): On Tuesday, the Tamil Nadu government selected Justice Raja Elango, a former judge on the Madras High Court, and attorney Kannadasan as members of the state human rights commission.
The selection committee meeting, presided over by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, was conducted at the Secretariat where the decision was made. M. Appavu, the speaker for the assembly, attended the meeting as well.
Justice Elango had previously held positions at the Telangana High Court and the Andhra Pradesh High Court. In the past, he served as Tamil Nadu's public prosecutor.
Advocate Kannadasan is a native of Mayiladuthurai in Tamil Nadu. He has more than thirty years of legal experience in civil, criminal, and human rights cases and is a specialist in issues relating to prisoner rights. From 2006 through 2011, he worked as a public prosecutor in human rights matters.
(Inputs from Agencies)

On Tuesday, the Tamil Nadu government selected Justice Raja Elango, a former judge on the Madras High Court, and attorney Kannadasan as members of the state human rights commission.

Tamil Nadu State Human Rights Commission's new chief is Justice Elango

Kolkata (The Hawk): Anubrata Mondal was remanded to seven days in judicial prison on Tuesday in connection with an attempted murder case, delaying the Enforcement Directorate's attempts to extradite the Trinamool Congress leader to Delhi in relation to the multi-million dollar cattle smuggling scam.The murder attempt allegedly occurred in 2021, and the FIR was finally filed on Monday night.The ED was given a production warrant on Monday afternoon by the Rouse Avenue Court in New Delhi, allowing them to transport Anubrata Mondal to the capital and question him there about the livestock smuggling scandal.The public prosecutor requested 14 days of police custody for Mondal on Tuesday after he was brought before the lower court in Dubrajpur, Birbhum district. The public prosecutor argued that it was necessary to place Mondal in police custody for the purpose of an inquiry due to a recent case involving an attempted murder.However, on Tuesday morning, none of Mondal's attorneys requested bail on his behalf. The judge ordered Mondal to judicial prison for seven days following a brief hearing in the case. Shibthakur Mondal, a former Trinamool Congress panchayat member, filed a complaint at the Dubrajpur Police station on Monday night accusing Anubrata Mondal of attempted murder. This led to Shibthakur Mondal placing Anubrata Mondal in judicial custody.According to sources, the ED detectives looking into the multi-crore cattle smuggling have taken note of the development. "We informed our higher-ups at our corporate headquarters about the entire development. Our legal team is also debating the issue, and appropriate steps will be taken "ED officials stated.Anubrata Mondal won't be able to avoid being taken to New Delhi in the long run, according to senior lawyer for the Calcutta High Court Kaushik Gupta, if the new development is to stop the ED from doing so."The duration of police custody has a restriction. There are seven days left right now, and another seven days could come later. Mondal may have been able to delay his journey to New Delhi for the time being, but he won't be able to stop it in the long run, in my opinion "said Gupta.(Inputs from Agencies)

Anubrata Mondal was remanded to seven days in judicial prison on Tuesday in connection with an attempted murder case, delaying the Enforcement Directorate's attempts to extradite the Trinamool Congress leader to Delhi in relation to the multi-million dollar cattle smuggling scam.

Bengal court orders 7-day police custody for Anubrata Mondal, jolting ED

New Delhi (The Hawk): The well-being of a child with a delicate mental mind must be prioritised in light of the unavoidable long-term ramifications of childhood sexual abuse, according to the Delhi High Court.
The court made the remarks as it denied the appeal of a physics instructor who was accused of sexually harassing and molesting a Class 9 girl at a private school in 2006.
Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad's division bench made the following declaration: "Therefore, sexual harassment has the ability to leave a youngster with mental trauma and may shape how they think for years to come. The child's natural social development may be hampered, and it may also result in a number of psychosocial issues that may call for professional help."
The instructor had appealed a decision by a single judge that upheld the Delhi School Tribunal's orders from December 13, 2011, and the Disciplinary Authority's decision to punish him with mandatory retirement.
The teacher argued that the Disciplinary Committee member who also imposed the penalty was not a member of the school's teaching staff.
The judge, however, dismissed the claim and stated that the lady was an employee of the school and was simply sent on deputation. The judge further stated that the instructor was not prejudiced by the woman's membership on the Disciplinary Committee because she was an employee of the school.
The court upheld the decisions of the single judge, disciplinary authority, and tribunal and stated that the appellant had provided "nothing cogent on record to substantiate that the finding of the Inquiry Officer, as upheld by the Tribunal and the learned Single Judge of this Court, is perverse which would warrant interference from this court."
(Inputs from Agencies)

The well-being of a child with a delicate mental mind must be prioritised in light of the unavoidable long-term ramifications of childhood sexual abuse, according to the Delhi High Court.

Former law minister Shanti Bhushan dies aged 97

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