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Skill development scam case | Andhra Pradesh files caveat in SC against Naidu’s SLP

AP Govt files caveat in SC to be heard before decision on N. Chandrababu Naidu's SLP against HC dismissal of quash petition in skill development scam case. HC refused to interfere as investigation was on fulcrum of attaining finality. Naidu's contention was registration of FIR barred by Prevention of Corruption…

The Hindu · Sep 28, 2023

Madras High Court to deliver its verdict on appeal petitions in the Vachathi State violence case on September 29

In Dharmapuri, a little-known tribal hamlet, 18 young girls were brutally victimised by a contingent of forest, revenue, and police personnel in 1992. The Madras High Court is set to deliver its verdict on the appeal petitions of the 269 accused personnel, including 17 convicted of rape. Survivors recall the…

The Hindu · Sep 28, 2023

Man convicted of murdering 28-year-old woman in 'horrific attack'

A man has been convicted of murder following the death of 28-year-old Claire Inglis in Stirling.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 28, 2023

CJI agrees to list the Chandrababu Naidu’s petition on October 3 after Justice Bhatti recuses himself from hearing case

Supreme Court Justice S.V.N. Bhatti recused from hearing a petition filed by TDP's N. Chandrababu Naidu against an Andhra Pradesh High Court order refusing to quash FIRs in a multi-crore skill development scam case.

The Hindu · Sep 27, 2023

Covid bereaved must not be ‘brushed aside’, says son ahead of High Court case

Relatives say the state failed to protect people under the Human Rights Act and have issued legal claims for damages for loss of life.

The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2023

DGCA tells HC it cannot interfere in employment agreement between pilots, Akasa Air

DGCA informs Delhi HC it cannot interfere in employment agreement between Akasa Air and pilots; airline had moved HC seeking direction to regulator to act against pilots for "irresponsible actions"; Akasa Air claims 600 flights cancelled due to resignations; Indian Pilots Guild and Federation of Indian Pilots oppose plea; HC…

The Hindu · Sep 25, 2023

City police tell High Court that permission granted only to hold demonstration at Freedom Park

The city police on Monday told the High Court of Karnataka that they have denied permission for holding procession by various organisations under the banner of the Karnataka Jala Samrakshana Samithi as part of their Bengaluru bandh call.

The Hindu · Sep 25, 2023

SC refuses to give Chandrababu Naidu an exception, asks his lawyer to mention plea for urgent hearing on September 26

The Supreme Court refused on Monday to unflex its rules to entertain an unlisted oral plea on behalf of former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu to urgently hear his appeal for quashing the FIRs registered in the skill development scam case. Appearing before a Bench headed by Chief…

The Hindu · Sep 25, 2023

Protesting against govt., Madhu’s mother to stage hunger strike

Attappady lynching case victim Madhu’s mother Malli will stage a day-long hunger strike in front of the District Collectorate here on Monday in protest against the government appointing senior lawyer K.P. Satheesan as special public prosecutor to handle the case in the High Court.

The Hindu · Sep 23, 2023

Chandrababu Naidu moves SC in Andhra Pradesh skill development scam case

The Andhra Pradesh High Court had declined to quash the criminal cases filed against Mr. Naidu. It had also refused to set aside the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) court’s order to remand him.

The Hindu · Sep 23, 2023