This incident highlights the evolving nature of online fraud, where even prominent figures can be misused to carry out scams. The cyber crime cell is now investigating the matter to identify and apprehend the perpetrator behind this scam.
The CBI and Bengal Police have both filed their reports with the Supreme Court, maintaining confidentiality by submitting them in sealed covers. This step reflects the sensitivity and high-profile nature of the case.
Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly, alongside his wife Dona, will show solidarity with the protesters. Ganguly also changed his social media profile picture to black in mourning, following criticism of his earlier comments about the crime.
CJI DY Chandrachud's statement comes hours after he attended the grand Independence Day celebrations led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the iconic Red Fort.
The Chief Justice of India's remarks came while commemoratng the special Lok Adalat week at the Supreme Court. He highlighted the importance of Lok Adalat and also noted the cause of concern for all judges.
When senior advocate Mathews Nedumpara challenged the Chief Justice's authority and disrupted proceedings, Chandrachud warned he could be removed if he continued. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta criticized Nedumpara's conduct as contemptuous.
Justice Singh will serve as a judge at the Supreme Court until February 28, 2028, where the mandatory retirement age is 65. The Collegium consisted of Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and Justices Sanjiv Khanna, BR Gavai, Surya Kant, and Hrishikesh Roy.
The Supreme Court has dismissed a plea seeking a review of its January 3 verdict, which declined to transfer the probe into allegations of stock price manipulation by the Adani Group to a special investigation team (SIT) or the CBI.
The Supreme Court quashed West Bengal's cancellation of a private contract for maintaining two underpasses in Kolkata, ruling the decision as arbitrary and influenced by a state minister.
The tenure for the Presiding Officer and other members of the Securities Appellate Tribunal is fixed at five years from the date of appointment, and they shall be eligible for re-appointment for another term of a maximum of five years.
Sony Pictures' Aankh Micholi was released in 2023. The film features Paresh Rawal, Abhimanyu Dassani and Mrunal Thakur in lead roles.
CJI Chandrachud said language is the central barrier to accessing and understanding verdicts by common people. Technology can provide us with some answers. Most judgments are written in English. Technology has enabled us to translate them. We are translating 51,000 judgments in other languages.
The former judges have raised concerns over the smooth transition of power in case ruling party loses public mandate. It requested the CJI and the CEC to uphold the Constitution in such an eventuality and ensure smooth transition of power.
Chandrachud is the first Chief Justice of India to visit Nepal and arrived on Friday at the invitation of Chief Justice of Nepal Bishwombhar Prasad Shrestha. He will meet his Nepalese counterpart during his stay and address a symposium on child rights.
Following a plea by her mother challenging the Bombay High Court’s decision denying the termination of the pregnancy due to its advanced stage, the top court ordered the minor’s medical examination on April 19.
The new criminal laws that will replace the existing ones will come into effect from July 1 this year. CJI said that the enactment of these laws is an indicator that "India is changing".
In a letter addressed to Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, they criticized certain factions for trying to influence judicial processes through pressure tactics and misinformation. While not citing specific incidents, the letter coincided with heightened political tensions.
Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud's remarks came when he was delivering his keynote address at the 20th DP Kohli Memorial lecture in memory of the first director of the federal probe agency.
The letter calls for a united stand in support of the judiciary to ensure it remains a strong pillar of democracy, urging decisive leadership in addressing these challenges.
The letter titled "Preserving the Independence of the Judiciary: Protecting Against Political and Professional Influence" has been signed by a group of well-known legal professionals, including senior advocate Harish Salve, Manan Kumar Mishra, Chetan Mittal and Pinky Anand among others.
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