Supreme Court stays CBI probe into TN ex-minister, issues contempt notice in Nitish Katara case, and extends the Justice Mittal panel’s tenure for Manipur relief.
SUPREME COURT STAYS CBI PROBE AGAINST FORMER AIADMK MINISTER IN CASH-FOR-JOB SCAM
Case Name: K.T. Rajenthra Bhalaji Vs The State | D No. 9403/2025
The CBI is barred by the Supreme Court from investigating former AIADMK Minister K.T. Rajenthra Bhalaji in connection with a cash-for-job scam. The Court, however, has directed the Governor of Tamil Nadu to take a decision regarding the pending sanction for prosecution under the Prevention of Corruption Act, of 1988. Meanwhile, the stay under which the High Court’s order transferring the probe has been issued remains in place.
Legal Provision and Framework
- Sections 17A and 19 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, deal with the investigation and prosecution of public servants involved in corruption.
- Provisions for charge sheets and inherent powers of the High Courts are mainly provided under the CrPC under sections 173 and 482.
- Judicial Precedents—In the Supreme Court decision by a three-judge bench, it lays down the conditions for CBI investigation.
Source: Supreme Court of India
DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS (17 MARCH 2025)
SUPREME COURT ISSUES CONTEMPT NOTICE TO DELHI HOME SECRETARY IN NITISH KATARA REMISSION CASE
Case Name: Sukhdev Yadav @ Pehalwan v. State of (NCT of Delhi) | SLP(Crl) No. 17915/2024
In a search-and-seal notice, the Supreme Court pulled the Principal Secretary of the Delhi Home Department for not deciding remission for Sukhdev Singh, a convict in the Nitish Katara murder case. The Court faulted the Delhi Government for repeated delays and further directed the officer to appear through video conferencing on March 28.
Legal Provision and Framework
- The Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 – Section 2(b) defines contempt as intentional court disobedience.
- Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)- Section 228A deals with the disregard of judicial orders.
- Remission Guidelines – These are framed by the Sentence Review Board (SRB) and judicial precedents ensuring due process for granting remission.
Source: Supreme Court of India
DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS (17 MARCH 2025)
SUPREME COURT EXTENDS TENURE OF JUSTICE GITA MITTAL COMMITTEE ON MANIPUR VIOLENCE
Case Name: Dinganglung Gangmei Vs Mutum Churamani Meetei and Ors. | Diary No. 19206/2023
The tenure of the Justice Gita Mittal Committee, which supervises humanitarian assistance in Manipur, has now been extended until July 31, 2025, by the Supreme Court. It has also made clear that cases of sexual assault being investigated by the CBI, which were previously transferred to Assam, shall be tried before the courts in Guwahati. The matter is set to be listed for July 21.
Legal Provision and Framework
- Empowers the Supreme Court to issue orders ensuring complete justice under Article 142 from the Constitution of India.
- Section 173 and 406 of the CrPC with reference to the investigation and transfer of cases.
- Judicial Oversight: The Supreme Court supervises the relief and rehabilitation and fair trials in conflict.
Source: Supreme Court of India
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