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1. CBI holds second meeting with Parvinder Jhota family, may seek remand of accused in Mansa murder

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) held a second meeting with the family of Parvinder Singh Jhota as part of its investigation into the murder case in Mansa, Punjab. A five-member CBI team met

CBI holds second meeting with Parvinder Jhota family, may seek remand of accused in Mansa murder

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) held a second meeting with the family of Parvinder Singh Jhota as part of its investigation into the murder case in Mansa, Punjab. A five-member CBI team met the victim's family at the Mandi Board Rest House in Mansa. Sources said the main purpose of the meeting was to persuade the family to agree to a postmortem of the body so that last rites could be performed. Since the incident, the family and local residents have been deeply angry, and protests demanding justice have continued. The administration and investigating agencies are trying to handle the situation peacefully and complete further legal proceedings. The police remand of the main arrested accused, Ashwini Kumar, his wife Neelam Rani and Vipin, is due to end today. The CBI may appear in court today and seek their remand. The CBI can place facts before the court that the investigation of the entire matter has come to it and that interrogation of the accused is needed to take the investigation forward. Separately, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) came forward to help four companions of Parvinder Jhota who were seriously injured in the violent incident: Kulwinder Singh, Happy, Baltej Singh and Govind Singh. Jathedar of Sri Damdama Sahib Baba Tek Singh and SGPC member Gurpreet Singh personally visited the Civil Hospital and the protest site and handed cheques of Rs 5 lakh each to the families of the injured youths.

2. Supreme Court ruling will ease criticism over CMRL case preliminary inquiry, says Kerala minister Sunny Joseph

Supreme Court ruling will ease criticism over CMRL case preliminary inquiry, says Kerala minister Sunny Joseph

Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee president and Electricity Minister Sunny Joseph said on Thursday that criticism of the state government's initial decision to conduct a preliminary inquiry instead of registering an FIR against veteran CPI(M) leader Pinarayi Vijayan and his family in the CMRL payments case would subside after the Supreme Court's recent ruling, the Press Trust of India reported. Urging patience with the legal process, Joseph told reporters, "Justice hurried is justice buried." He said the Supreme Court ruling would help address criticism from within the Congress over the state government's decision. Last month, the Enforcement Directorate wrote to the state police seeking the registration of a case against Vijayan, his daughter Veena T and son-in-law P A Mohammed Riyas over alleged payments made by Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited, or CMRL. The state government initially decided to conduct a preliminary inquiry instead of registering an FIR. A private individual challenged the decision in the Kerala High Court, which ordered that a case be registered. On October 15, a division bench of the Kerala High Court rejected applications by Vijayan, Veena and Riyas seeking permission to appeal against the October 9 order, holding that "an accused in a corruption case has no legal right to be heard before registering the FIR". A Supreme Court bench comprising Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana recently allowed Vijayan and the others to approach the High Court's division bench against the October 9 order. Asked about criticism within the Congress over the government's initial decision to hold a preliminary inquiry rather than register an FIR, Joseph said the government and the KPCC had explained their position to the party's legislative group, according to PTI. "Everyone will understand. There is no need to rush. Legal proceedings should be given their due time. The matter can be examined," he said, adding that the Supreme Court ruling would help address the criticism. Joseph declined to comment on criticism by senior Congress leader and Kannur MP K Sudhakaran, describing the matter as a closed chapter. "He is a senior leader and a Congress Working Committee member. I read in newspapers today that he has withdrawn the post," Joseph said, referring to a video message posted by Sudhakaran on Facebook and later deleted. In the video, Sudhakaran had alleged that he was removed as KPCC president last year without justification, and had also said the government needed people willing to point out its mistakes. Joseph said constructive criticism and suggestions from within the ruling front were welcome, but opposed public criticism of the government. "I discourage public criticism against the government. The disciplined way is to raise criticism within the party," he said. Joseph maintained that the legal process should be allowed to proceed and urged party leaders to raise criticism through internal forums rather than in public.

3. Delhi court releases Cockroach Janta Party leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka after seven days in custody

Cockroach Janta Party leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were released after spending seven days in jail, following an order of a Special Executive Magistrate court in Delhi. The two leaders had be

4. Agrawal Infrabuild submits ₹1,200 crore resolution plan for Ludhiana Talwandi Toll Roads; Kochhar & Co advised

Agrawal Infrabuild Private Limited has submitted a resolution plan of approximately ₹1,200 crore for Ludhiana Talwandi Toll Roads Private Limited (the Corporate Debtor). Kochhar & Co represented and a

5. Kerala High Court quashes sexual harassment FIR over 8 years investigation delay, cites Article 21

Kerala High Court quashes sexual harassment FIR over 8 years investigation delay, cites Article 21

The Kerala High Court recently quashed a sexual harassment case against a man after noting that there was an inordinate delay of 8 years in completing the investigation, mainly due to the non-cooperation by the defacto complainant. [2026 (Ker) 592] Justice Jobin Sebastian considered the question whether mere filing of an undetected report by the police would confer a right upon the accused to seek quashing of the FIR and answered it in the negative. Referring to various precedents, the Court concluded that delay in investigation, by itself, is not a ground to quash criminal proceedings. The Court added that an inordinate delay in the investigation and trial not attributable to the accused amounts to a violation of Article 21 and warrants the quashing of criminal proceedings if there are compelling and exceptional circumstances. It stated that the quashing of criminal proceedings on the ground of inordinate delay in the investigation is not automatic and that the Court must undertake a balancing exercise by considering the nature and gravity of the offence, the reasons for the delay, the conduct of the parties, and the actual prejudice caused to the accused, and determine whether quashing the proceedings or granting any other appropriate relief is necessary in the interests of justice. The Court was considering a plea preferred by the sole accused in a crime alleging commission of offences under Section 354 and 354A IPC. The complaint was given to the Police Chief, Chhattisgarh, who forwarded it to the Police Chief, Kerala and thereafter to the Paravoor SHO. The allegation was that the accused befriended the de facto complainant on Facebook and invited her to Dubai with an intention to subject her to sexual assault. It was further alleged that pursuant to the invitation, she went to Dubai for around 2 weeks where the accused arranged a stay for her in a beach resort. It was alleged that the accused subjected her to sexual assault and outraged her modesty during the said period. The petitioner pointed out that after the crime was registered in 2018, the investigating officer issued notices to the complainant to appear for recording her statement before the police and the magistrate, but she did not respond to the same or cooperate with the investigation. Subsequently on 29.06.2019, the police filed an undetected report before the jurisdictional magistrate. The petitioner argued that the continued pendency of the FIR despite filing of the undetected report would cause serious prejudice to him and adversely affect his future prospects, including job opportunities. He thus sought to quash the FIR. The amicus curiae submitted that filing of an undetected report does not preclude the police from reopening the investigation upon receiving new materials. However, inordinate delay in completing the investigation for several years could infringe the fundamental rights of an accused under Article 21 of the Constitution.

1. Nagendra Ray vs. State of Bihar and Ors. (16.10.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/1196/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the appeals by Nagendra Ray challenging the Patna High Court's orders granting bail to Kamakhya Singh, Ram Pratap Singh, and Ramakant Solanki, accused in a murder

2. Mahesh Chandra Joshi vs. State of Rajasthan (16.10.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/1195/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the appeals of Mahesh Chandra Joshi and Mukesh Pathak against the Rajasthan High Court's denial of bail in a case involving alleged tender irregularities under the

3. Satinder Pal Singh and Ors. vs. Bedi Hospital and Ors. (16.10.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/1194/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the dispute between Satinder Pal Singh and others versus Bedi Hospital and others, concerning the cancellation of a bid contract for a nursing home site by the Cha

4. Just Rights For Children Alliance and Ors. vs. S. Harish and Ors. (15.10.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/1192/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the issue of the circulation of Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Material (CSEAM) on social media platforms, involving Just Rights For Children Alliance and oth

5. Tejaram vs. State of Rajasthan (16.10.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/1191/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the appeal by Tejaram against the State of Rajasthan, challenging the framing of charges under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, without prior a

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