HC pulls up trial court over dismissing discharge petition

Cuttack: The Orissa high court has indicted a trial court for “mechanically dismissing” a discharge petition on the ground that the FIR discloses the commission of a cognizable offence.The indictment came recently in the case of Ayusmanta Sarangi, principal of Dadhibaman College at Bhatli, who had challenged the order in which the assistant sessions judge-cum-judge (special) for women’s court, Bargarh, had rejected his discharge petition on Oct 17, 2023. Criminal proceedings had been initiated against him for abetment to suicide by a student following the theft of a mobile phone in the hostel.Setting aside the trial court order, the single judge bench of Justice S K Panigrahi observed on Mar 28, that upon discovering the theft of the mobile phone, the principal initially convened the students and admonished them regarding heated and vulgar altercation that had occurred between them. Subsequently, due to the students’ lack of cooperation concerning the theft, the principal opted to inform the guardians of the students about the situation.

Supreme Court judge's 'rip you apart' comment riles present, former judges

Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah's criticism of Uttarakhand govt's tolerance towards misleading Patanjali Ayurved ads, breaching SC orders, sparks concerns about judicial standards and the importance of upholding integrity and ethical conduct.

Supreme Court stays PMLA trial against 'lottery king'

Supreme Court stays Santiago Martin's money laundering trial, awaits CBI decision on predicate offence. ED's case links to CBI charges. Martin questions trial priority in petition.

Candidates need not disclose every movable property owned by them: Supreme Court

Supreme Court exempts property disclosure for candidates. Upholds Kri's 2019 election, declaring voter's right not absolute. Election void due to incomplete nomination paper and undisclosed vehicles, alleging undue influence.

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