In a turn of events, Gujarat MLA Jignesh Mevani was re-arrested in Assam soon after he got a bail, six days after he was arrested by Assam police in connection with an "objectionable" tweet against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The police from Barpeta district arrested Mevani again, but refused to disclose in which case the Gujarat MLA was re-arrested. The Gujarat legislator was first arrested on Wednesday night in connection with an "objectionable" comment against the Prime Minister he made through a tweet on April 18.
The Court opined that the CJM needlessly interpreted an order of the High Court without any jurisdiction, and the reasoning given was patently absurd and illogical.
This part of the explainer series deals with undoubtedly one of the best provisions in the Code of Criminal Procedure [CrPC] which keeps a check and maintains a balance between the arbitrary exercise of power by the police and the right of an accused person.
KATHUA The Punjab and Haryana High Court, which is the trial court for the sensational Kathua rape of an 8-year old nomad girl, has suspended the remaining sentence of Anand Dutta, a Police officer who was convicted for destruction of evidence.