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1. High Court orders police case and freezes publisher's bank account in Periyar Library book procurement contempt plea

The High Court directed registration of a police case and froze a publisher's bank account in the Periyar Library book scam, during a contempt petition alleging that authorities failed to comply with

High Court orders police case and freezes publisher's bank account in Periyar Library book procurement contempt plea

The High Court directed registration of a police case and froze a publisher's bank account in the Periyar Library book scam, during a contempt petition alleging that authorities failed to comply with an earlier court order on transparent procurement of books for public libraries.

2. Madras High Court directs DVAC to register FIR, freeze accounts in public library book scam

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court directed the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption to register an FIR and freeze the bank accounts of Agal Vilakku Publications, its proprietor Mohan,

Madras High Court directs DVAC to register FIR, freeze accounts in public library book scam

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court directed the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption to register an FIR and freeze the bank accounts of Agal Vilakku Publications, its proprietor Mohan, and others in connection with the suspected scam in procurement of books for public libraries. Hearing a contempt petition filed by advocate V. Ramasubbu, a Division Bench of Justices G.R. Swaminathan and M.D. Sumathi directed the Director of Public Libraries to provide the names and details of officials responsible for allegedly fraudulent procurements over the last two years so that they could be impleaded as contemnors, and said the government should immediately take disciplinary action, including suspension of those involved. The court also directed librarians to prepare an inventory of suspect books and make them unavailable to the reading public, and directed authorities to apprise it of the exact amount spent and file a report by affidavit. The court referred to its June 19, 2024 order on book procurement and the Tamil Nadu Public Libraries Act, 1948, noted that no FIR had been registered though the DVAC was conducting an inquiry, and said the facts attracted provisions of the BNS and the Prevention of Corruption Act. It cited a book falsely attributed to economist Jean Dreze. Further hearing in the contempt petition was posted to November 11.

3. Supreme Court says government has wide power to compulsorily retire employees in public interest

The Supreme Court said that the government has wide power to retire employees in public interest. It also said an employee cannot challenge compulsory retirement merely by arguing that another governm

Supreme Court says government has wide power to compulsorily retire employees in public interest

The Supreme Court said that the government has wide power to retire employees in public interest. It also said an employee cannot challenge compulsory retirement merely by arguing that another government servant with a comparable service record was allowed to continue.

4. Supreme Court says Uttar Pradesh must ensure undertrial prisoners granted bail are released

The Supreme Court, in an order passed by a Bench headed by Justice M.M. Sundresh, said the onus lies on Uttar Pradesh to ensure that undertrial prisoners granted bail are not kept in custody because t

Supreme Court says Uttar Pradesh must ensure undertrial prisoners granted bail are released

The Supreme Court, in an order passed by a Bench headed by Justice M.M. Sundresh, said the onus lies on Uttar Pradesh to ensure that undertrial prisoners granted bail are not kept in custody because they cannot meet release conditions such as furnishing bail bonds, cash security or local sureties. The court was informed that of 264 undertrial prisoners allowed bail in only 20 of Uttar Pradesh's 75 districts, 158 were released after satisfying trial court conditions, while 106 remained in jail for reasons including inability to provide financial security or a guarantor. Amicus curiae Gaurav Aggarwal submitted that this was the position in only 20 districts and statistics from the remaining 55 districts were unknown. Uttar Pradesh counsel assured the court that the needful would be done within a reasonable time. The court had earlier tasked District Legal Services Authorities in Uttar Pradesh to reach out to such prisoners and provide legal aid. It directed that legal services authority assistance cannot be denied merely because an undertrial prisoner has a private lawyer, and that there can be no differentiation between prisoners assisted by the District Legal Services Authority and those with private counsel. The court said denial of personal liberty in such circumstances affected the fundamental right to life under Article 21 and that the State bore the onus of ensuring release. It requested trial courts to modify bail conditions suitably, said the order would benefit undertrial prisoners across all 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh, and listed the suo motu case In re policy strategy for grant of bail for hearing in January 2027.

5. Supreme Court seeks responses from Delhi, neighbouring States on vehicular pollution

The Supreme Court has sought responses from Delhi and neighbouring States regarding vehicular emissions that contribute to Delhi's worsening air pollution. The court raised concerns about vehicle-rela

Supreme Court seeks responses from Delhi, neighbouring States on vehicular pollution

The Supreme Court has sought responses from Delhi and neighbouring States regarding vehicular emissions that contribute to Delhi's worsening air pollution. The court raised concerns about vehicle-related pollution and questioned the steps being taken to address the capital's deteriorating air quality.

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