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Time of India
24-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
In letter to CM, Abraham calls HC verdict against him as ‘forum shopping'
Thiruvananthapuram: Chief principal secretary to the chief minister and former IAS officer K M Abraham described Kerala high court's April 11 verdict ordering a CBI probe against him as "an unfortunate instance of forum shopping. " He alleged that the court acted beyond its jurisdiction by ordering an investigation through a criminal miscellaneous petition. In a nine-page letter submitted to chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan on April 15, accessed by TOI, Abraham said the judge's decision to allow a new prayer for CBI investigation in a petition wherein the trial court earlier dismissed the plea for a vigilance probe represents a circumvention of judicial procedure. "The petitioner, whose plea for a vigilance investigation was earlier dismissed by the trial court, sought to circumvent this rejection by introducing an additional prayer for a CBI enquiry within the same proceedings," Abraham wrote. "This represents a direct attempt to bypass established judicial procedure… the hon'ble judge lacked the jurisdiction to consider such a prayer within a Crl.M.C. (criminal miscellaneous case), but nevertheless proceeded to order a CBI investigation," he said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Sharp Design, Smoother Drives. Toyota Glanza Learn More Undo You Can Also Check: Thiruvananthapuram AQI | Weather in Thiruvananthapuram | Bank Holidays in Thiruvananthapuram | Public Holidays in Thiruvananthapuram The use of the term 'forum shopping', typically associated with attempts to manipulate judicial outcomes by choosing favourable judges, could be construed as casting aspersions on the court's conduct and may risk inviting contempt proceedings under the Contempt of Court Act. Abraham also called for a counter-investigation by state police, alleging that the petitioner conspired with two individuals against whom he submitted adverse reports in his capacity as additional chief secretary. He said he had call data records (CDR) that confirm extensive conversations — over 10,000 seconds with one accused and around 4,000 seconds with the other — between his adversaries and the petitioner. Legal experts point out that these allegations are problematic as access to personal CDR of a citizen may constitute a violation of privacy and telecom laws requiring registration of a crime.
Time of India
17-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Contempt proceedings against cops 6 years after incident stayed by Supreme Court
Supreme Court NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Monday stayed contempt of court proceedings initiated by Calcutta high court against seven police personnel, including three IPS officers, former Howrah police commissioner Vishal Garg, former DCP (south) Howrah V S R Anantanag and former Addl DCP Howrah Bhavna Gupta, in relation to a violent incident in Howrah district court in 2019. Senior advocates C U Singh and Biswajit Deb, appearing for the seven cops and West Bengal govt who have appealed against the May 2 order of an HC, told an SC bench of Justices Ujjal Bhuyan and Manmohan that HC could not have initiated contempt proceedings six years after the incident, in which many advocates were injured. They said HC had taken suo motu cognisance of the violent incident of April 24, 2019, in which police have registered 11 FIRs against 'unknown advocates' and had appointed a one-man judicial inquiry, which has already given its report in December 2019. HC did not initiate contempt proceedings in 2019 and hence, to initiate the same in 2025 would be barred by limitation, they argued. Appearing for the advocates and bar associations, senior advocates Maninder Singh and Sidharth Luthra drew the SC bench's attention to HC's clear findings on how the limitation clause in the Contempt of Court Act, 1971, did not apply to the present case. It had said the time limitation bar applied to a person seeking to initiate contempt against others and not on the court, which itself had initiated suo motu proceedings. Justice Manmohan said even in a contempt case relating to demolition of Babri Masjid in December 1992, SC discharged all cops who were hauled up for contempt as the charges against them were not framed even after a lapse of one year. "This matter - whether HC could have initiated contempt proceedings after a lapse of five years - requires consideration," the bench said and stayed the proceedings arising from the May 2 order of the high court. However, the suo motu proceedings in the 2019 writ petition would not be affected by this stay order.
Glasgow Times
13-05-2025
- Glasgow Times
Dumbarton man appears in court charged with alleged rape
Jamie McGillivary appeared at Dumbarton Sheriff Court on May 9 over a series of allegations against the 35-year-old. He is charged with indecent assault and rape, of stalking, and of assault to severe injury. Mr McGillivary, from Dumbarton, is further charged with an assault to injury and danger of life. Another charge relates to sexual coercion and communicating indecently. A further allegation is abuse of a partner or ex, and he is charged with attempting to pervert the course of justice. READ NEXT: 'Do you know who we are?': Pair knifed four strangers in less than two hours READ NEXT: Chef mugged and battered in NCP car park as robbers demand money There are also eight more charges under the Sexual Offences (Scotland) Act 2009. Mr McGillivary appeared in private at the court where he made no plea or declaration and was committed for further examination. He was remanded in custody. The case is now live and restrictions apply under the Contempt of Court Act.
NDTV
01-05-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
High Court Issues Notices To Delhi, Cops Over Bomb Threats In Schools
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Thursday issued notices to government's chief secretary and police in the capital after a plea alleged failure on their part in formulating a comprehensive mechanism to combat emergent situations such as bomb threats in schools. Justice Anish Dayal called it a serious issue, saying it required the urgent attention of authorities especially when repeated hoax calls had become very common and troubled children, their parents and schools. The plea before Justice Dayal claimed authorities were in contempt of the court's November 14 2024 order which directed them to develop a comprehensive action plan with a detailed standard operating procedure (SOP) to address such concerns. The directions required the government agencies and police to develop the mechanism within eight weeks of the issuance. On Thursday, the court sought an update on the matter and posted the hearing on May 19, when government and police officials were asked to remain present. In his plea, petitioner advocate Arpit Bhargava alleged inaction and negligent approach of Delhi government and Delhi Police in addressing the recurring bomb threat emails received by schools in the capital. He claimed the eight-week period got over on January 14, 2025, but there was no intimation on either the formulation or implementation of any detailed action plan or SoP in line with the court order. Advocate Beenashaw N Soni, representing Bhargava, underlined an "apparent" disregard of the court orders by authorities and ineptness in acting in larger public interest. She said the court's directions were aimed at ensuring safety and security of school children and educational institutions in the event of bomb threats or similar emergencies. "Continued failure of the contemnors/respondents to implement the directions of this court has left the school ecosystem across Delhi vulnerable to the recurring menace of bomb threats," the petitioner argued. The contempt plea went on, "These threats, regardless of their actual veracity, create an environment of fear and panic among children, teachers, and parents. The lack of a standardised response protocol and preventive measures directly endangers the safety and mental health of lakhs of school going children in the capital." Seeking coercive steps in line with Contempt of Court Act, the plea sought the court to impose punitive cost of litigation in favour of the petitioner and against authorities. The SOP, the high court in November 2024 said, should clearly outline the roles and responsibilities of all stakeholders, including law enforcement agencies, school management and municipal authorities ensuring seamless coordination and implementation. Hoax threats, particularly those perpetrated through sophisticated methods such as the dark web and VPNs, were not unique to Delhi or even India and they were a global problem which continued to challenge the law enforcement agencies worldwide, it added. Delhi Police previously revealed the presence of five bomb disposal squads and 18 bomb detection teams for over 4,600 schools in the capital. The petitioner initially approached the court in 2023 in the wake of a hoax bomb threat to the Delhi Public School, Mathura Road.
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Business Standard
01-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
Delhi HC issues notice to govt, police over plea on school bomb threats SOP
Justice Anish Dayal called it a serious issue, saying it required the urgent attention of authorities especially when repeated hoax calls had become very common Press Trust of India New Delhi The Delhi High Court on Thursday issued notices to government's chief secretary and police in the capital after a plea alleged failure on their part in formulating a comprehensive mechanism to combat emergent situations such as bomb threats in schools. Justice Anish Dayal called it a serious issue, saying it required the urgent attention of authorities especially when repeated hoax calls had become very common and troubled children, their parents and schools. The plea before Justice Dayal claimed authorities were in contempt of the court's November 14 2024 order which directed them to develop a comprehensive action plan with a detailed standard operating procedure (SOP) to address such concerns. The directions required the government agencies and police to develop the mechanism within eight weeks of the issuance. On Thursday, the court sought an update on the matter and posted the hearing on May 19, when government and police officials were asked to remain present. In his plea, petitioner advocate Arpit Bhargava alleged inaction and negligent approach of Delhi government and Delhi Police in addressing the recurring bomb threat emails received by schools in the capital. He claimed the eight-week period got over on January 14, 2025, but there was no intimation on either the formulation or implementation of any detailed action plan or SoP in line with the court order. Advocate Beenashaw N Soni, representing Bhargava, underlined an "apparent" disregard of the court orders by authorities and ineptness in acting in larger public interest. She said the court's directions were aimed at ensuring safety and security of school children and educational institutions in the event of bomb threats or similar emergencies. "Continued failure of the contemnors/respondents to implement the directions of this court has left the school ecosystem across Delhi vulnerable to the recurring menace of bomb threats," the petitioner argued. The contempt plea went on, "These threats, regardless of their actual veracity, create an environment of fear and panic among children, teachers, and parents. The lack of a standardised response protocol and preventive measures directly endangers the safety and mental health of lakhs of school going children in the capital." Seeking coercive steps in line with Contempt of Court Act, the plea sought the court to impose punitive cost of litigation in favour of the petitioner and against authorities. The SOP, the high court in November 2024 said, should clearly outline the roles and responsibilities of all stakeholders, including law enforcement agencies, school management and municipal authorities ensuring seamless coordination and implementation. Hoax threats, particularly those perpetrated through sophisticated methods such as the dark web and VPNs, were not unique to Delhi or even India and they were a global problem which continued to challenge the law enforcement agencies worldwide, it added. Delhi Police previously revealed the presence of five bomb disposal squads and 18 bomb detection teams for over 4,600 schools in the capital. The petitioner initially moved court in 2023 in the wake of a hoax bomb threat to the Delhi Public School, Mathura Road.
