ADDITIONAL JUDGES
Amazon must comply with US agency's pregnancy bias probe, judge rules
Judge Lorna Schofield ordered Amazon to comply with an EEOC subpoena on pregnancy discrimination claims. By August 9, Amazon must provide specific data beyond the 200,000 pages already submitted. Amazon, while acknowledging errors, claims support for workers. This investigation, involving complaints from five women, saw federal law changes impacting accommodations. Reporting by Daniel Wiessner, edited by David Holmes.
If cleared by centre, Justice Singh will be first SC judge from Manipur
Supreme Court collegium recommends elevating J&K HC CJ N Kotiswar Singh and Madras HC acting CJ R Mahadevan to the SC. If approved, Singh will be the first SC judge from Manipur.
Boeing accepts a plea deal to avoid a criminal trial over 737 Max crashes, Justice Department says
Boeing is set to plead guilty to a criminal fraud charge stemming from two 737 Max jetliners that killed 346 people, after the government determined the company violated an agreement that had protected it from prosecution for more than three years. Federal prosecutors accused Boeing of deceiving regulators who approved the airplane and pilot-training requirements for it. The plea deal, which still requires federal judge approval, calls for Boeing to pay an additional $243.6 million fine, the same amount it paid under the 2021 settlement that the Justice Department said the company breached.
Three get life imprisonment for killing Palghar man in 2016
A Thane court has sentenced three persons to life imprisonment for killing a man in 2016 and robbing his jewellery, saying the motive behind the offence is "very dangerous" and gives a wrong message to the society. Additional Sessions Judge Vasudha L Bhosale, in her order on Saturday, also imposed a fine of Rs 7,500 on each of the accused.
Telangana phone-tapping case: HC judge, family were under surveillance during BRS regime: Police
Hyderabad Police reveal details of illegal phone tapping during previous regime, involving political leaders and a High Court Judge. Accused officers arrested for erasing evidence and conducting unauthorized surveillance. Investigation ongoing with plans for supplementary charge sheets.
Interfaith marriage: SC asks Uttarakhand judge to ascertain if woman wants to go back to spouse
The Supreme Court of India addressed a plea from a man seeking the release of his wife from her parents' custody in a disputed interfaith marriage case. The court directed a sessions judge to ascertain the wife's preference on living arrangements. The case involves allegations of abduction and counterfeit marriage documents.
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Judge was in hurry, didn't give prosecutor opportunity to oppose Kejriwal's bail: ED to SC
Kejriwal's bail in a money laundering case faces scrutiny for lack of direct evidence of guilt, amidst allegations of irregularities in the excise policy, triggering a CBI probe.
Sexual assault case: MLC Suraj Revanna remanded in CID custody till July 1
A Bengaluru court remanded JD(S) MLC Suraj Revanna in CID custody until July 1 for alleged sexual abuse of a man. After being produced before the 42nd ACMM judge on Sunday, he was initially remanded in judicial custody for 14 days. The CID later sought his custody on Monday for additional investigation.
Classified files case: Prosecutors to urge judge to bar Trump from inflammatory comments about FBI
Federal Judge Aileen Cannon, presiding over the classified documents prosecution of Donald Trump, is considering a gag order to prevent him from making public comments that prosecutors argue could endanger FBI agents. Special counsel Jack Smith argues the restrictions are necessary due to Trump's false claims about FBI agents searching his Mar-a-Lago estate. The case, postponed indefinitely, faces several unresolved legal issues before trial.
Tesla tells judge that shareholder vote should reverse Elon Musk's pay ruling
Tesla urges Delaware judge to recognize shareholders' vote supporting Elon Musk's $56B pay package, reverse voiding ruling, and reject $6B legal fee request by lawyers in lawsuit against Richard Tornetta.
How Donald Trump's deny-everything strategy could hurt him at sentencing
It's a truism of the criminal justice system that defendants hoping for lenient treatment at their sentencing are expected to take responsibility for their actions, even express remorse. But that flies in the face of Trump's longtime refusal to acknowledge any wrongdoing, a tone that he often strikes to portray strength and present himself as a fighter under ceaseless attack.
Pakistan High Court accepts request seeking transfer of Imran Khan & his wife's illegal marriage case
Imran Khan, 71, and Bushra, 49, were sentenced to seven years in prison each on February 3 by a trial court for contracting the marriage during iddat, a mandatory period for a woman in Islam to wait before a second marriage after the death of her husband or divorce.
2020 Delhi riots: Court dismisses Umar Khalid's bail plea
The bail request of Umar Khalid, a former JNU student accused of being part of a bigger plan that led to the 2020 communal riots in northeast Delhi, was denied by a Delhi court on Tuesday. Under the strict Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), Khalid has been charged.
Swati Maliwal assault case: Delhi court dismisses bail plea of Kejriwal's aide Bibhav Kumar; accused to approach HC
Delhi's Tis Hazari Court dismissed bail application for Bibhav Kumar, Arvind Kejriwal's aide, accused of assaulting Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal. Kumar was sent to four days' judicial custody on May 24. Maliwal, the former DCW Chief, broke down during the hearing of Kumar's bail plea case. She alleged that Kumar was called to the Chief Minister's residence after Maliwal arrived and sought details on whose direction he was summoned.
Judge in the Florida Trump classified documents case will hear more arguments on dismissing charges
On Wednesday, Cannon was scheduled to hear arguments on a Trump request to dismiss the indictment on grounds that it fails to clearly articulate a crime and instead amounts to "a personal and political attack against President Trump" with a "litany of uncharged grievances both for public and media consumption."
In farewell speech, Calcutta HC judge Chitta Ranjan Dash says he's RSS member
Justice Dash said he treated everybody at par, be he a rich or poor person, be he a communist, or from the BJP, Congress or TMC (Trinamool Congress). "All are equal before me, I do not hold any bias for anyone or for any particular political philosophy or mechanism," he said, adding that he tried to dispense justice on the principles of empathy and that "law can be bent to do justice, but justice cannot be bent to suit the law".
Supreme Court Collegium recommends appointment of two additional judges as permanent judges of Gauhati HC
Under CJI D Y Chandrachud, the Supreme Court Collegium recommended Justice Rajesh Sekhri as an additional judge for a year at Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court from July 29, 2024. Justices Susmita Phukan Khaund and Mitali Thakuria were proposed as permanent judges for Gauhati High Court, supported by regional authorities.
Delhi HC sets aside order upholding arbitral award in favour of Kalanithi Maran and against SpiceJet
The Delhi High Court on Friday overturned a ruling that upheld an arbitral award favoring Kalanithi Maran against SpiceJet. Maran sought a refund of Rs 579 crore with interest from SpiceJet in a share transfer dispute dating back to January 2015. Shares of SpiceJet surged 6.5% post the court's decision.
Donald Trump's attacks on his trial judges trigger widespread calls for violence
New York Justice Juan Merchan, Trump declared on Truth Social, is a "highly conflicted" overseer of a "kangaroo court." Trump supporters swiftly replied to his post with a blitz of attacks on Merchan. The comments soon turned ugly. Some called for Merchan and other judges hearing cases against Trump to be killed.
Elon Musk may be compelled to testify again in SEC's Twitter takeover probe
Elon Musk faces possible testimony in SEC's Twitter takeover investigation. Lawyers resist SEC's efforts. Probe centers on Musk's Twitter stock purchase. Previous rulings favored SEC. Dispute ongoing since Musk's 2018 tweet.
Trump fined $1,000 for gag order violation in hush money case as judge warns of possible jail time
Judge Juan M Merchan warned Monday that additional gag order violations could potentially result in jail time, though he said that was "the last thing I want to do".
SC collegium recommends appointment of additional HC judge as permanent judge in Chhattisgarh HC
The Supreme Court collegium, led by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, recommended Justice Rakesh Mohan Pandey for appointment as a permanent judge of the Chhattisgarh High Court. Additionally, it recommended Justices Sachin Singh Rajput and Radhakishan Agrawal for appointment as additional judges of the same court.
Netflix slides 7% as move to end sharing user count sparks growth worries
Netflix added new customers in the first quarter, but its second-quarter revenue forecast missed market expectations of $9.54 billion late on Thursday. It also decided not to report subscriber additions and average revenue per member from the first quarter of 2025.
2020 Delhi riots: Delhi Court rejects AAP councillor Tahir Hussain's bail
A court in Delhi rejected the regular bail plea of former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain in the alleged larger conspiracy behind the 2020 northeast Delhi riots. The court stated that the allegations against Hussain are prima facie true and that there is a bar on granting bail to him under the provisions of the UAPA. Additional Sessions Judge Sameer Bajpai dismissed the bail application after reviewing the record.
Iniesta pays additional tax owed in Japan
Spanish World Cup winner Iniesta, who spent five years with Japan's Vissel Kobe until 2023, was found to have failed to declare approximately 860 million yen ($5.7 million) in income for 2018, according to public broadcaster NHK and other media. If a foreign player's contract is for less than one year and they are not accompanied by family members, Japanese authorities classify them as non-residents and they pay less tax than residents, reports said, citing the National Tax Agency.
Parliament security breach case: Police move court seeking more time to conclude probe
The Delhi Police moved a court here on Thursday seeking more time to complete its investigation in the Parliament security breach case, saying certain reports are awaited and the digital data is voluminous. The city police requested Additional Sessions Judge Hardeep Kaur to grant three more months to it for concluding the investigation in the matter.
Who is Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay? Why did he resign as Calcutta HC Judge? What's the controversy surrounding him?
Calcutta High Court Judge, Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay, announces resignation to enter politics, citing corruption concerns in education sector. Known for controversial rulings, he plans to step down ahead of retirement this year. Born in Kolkata in 1962, he pursued law and served as a civil servant before joining the judiciary. Despite appeals to reconsider, he stands firm on his decision.
ED opposes interim bail plea of Supertech chairman R K Arora in money laundering case
The Enforcement Directorate opposed Supertech Group's chairman R K Arora's plea for interim bail on medical grounds in a money laundering case. They argued that the necessary medical assistance was available in prison, countering Arora's claim of deteriorating health. The case, stemming from FIRs in Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh, alleges a scam involving 670 home buyers, defrauded of Rs 164 crore. The ED claims misappropriation of funds and diversion for land acquisition, rendering substantial loans non-performing assets.
Parliament Security breach case: Delhi Police moves Court seeking permission to conduct polygraph tests of accused
The Special Cell of Delhi Police has requested permission from the Patiala House Court to conduct a polygraph test on all accused arrested in the Parliament Security Breach Case. The court adjourned the matter to January 2, 2024, citing the absence of legal aid counsel for some accused. The security breach occurred on the anniversary of the 2001 Parliament terror attack.
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