suo motu case

Bhopal police have increased the reward for information on absconding lawyer Samarth Singh, husband of Twisha Sharma, to Rs 30,000. Evidence suggests Singh harassed Twisha, and a lookout notice is being issued. The National Commission for Women has sought a report on the case's progress and protection for Twisha's family.

The Supreme Court has assured three academics that harsh remarks against them in a previous order will be deleted. These remarks stemmed from a Class 8 NCERT chapter on judicial corruption. The court clarified its concern was the chapter's content, not the individuals, emphasizing the need for balanced academic discussions on the judiciary while respecting constitutional frameworks.

The Supreme Court has refused to stay its order for stray dog removal from public institutions, citing the failure of state governments to implement Animal Birth Control Rules. The court emphasized that the right to life includes living free from the threat of dog bites and directed high courts to monitor compliance.

Jharkhand High Court has initiated a suo motu public litigation concerning reports of a female inmate's sexual exploitation by the Birsa Munda Central Jail superintendent, leading to her pregnancy. The court has directed the state to file a detailed report and the DGP to submit an affidavit on the investigation.

In a heart-wrenching case from Bihar, 16-year-old Santosh, a victim of bonded labour, has been awarded Rs 10 lakh in compensation by the Haryana State Human Rights Commission after tragically losing an arm in a workplace accident with a chaff cutter. The commission underscored the urgency of financial support to facilitate his healing journey and restore his dignity.