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Delhi Riots Bail Hearing: ASG Opposes Bail, Highlights Right to Life and Public Safety The ongoing legal proceedings regarding the Delhi riots of December 2019 and February 2020 took center stage in the Delhi High Court, where the police opposed the bail pleas of multiple accused individuals. The case sheds light on the intricate balance between individual rights and collective safety . Right to Life: A Comprehensive Perspective The Additional Solicitor General (ASG) Sharma , representing the Delhi police, argued vehemently against granting bail to the accused, stressing that the right to life should not be viewed solely in favor of the accused. The ASG highlighted the loss of lives during the riots, emphasizing that the victims and injured also had their right to life violated. He asserted that the violence, which led to 53 deaths and hundreds of injuries , was the result of a planned conspiracy orchestrated by forces hostile to India. Details of the Incident and Casualt...

Petition in SC Seeks Highest Level Structural  Audit of  Bihar Bridges A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking the highest level structural audit of all existing and under-construction bridges in Bihar. The petition, filed by advocate Brajesh Singh, calls for the demolition or retrofitting of weak structures to prevent further bridge collapses in the state. Key Details of the Petition The petitioner, Brajesh Singh, urged the Supreme Court on Wednesday to issue directives to the Bihar Government to conduct a comprehensive structural audit. The audit would assess the integrity and safety of all bridges, ensuring that any weak structures are either retrofitted or demolished, depending on their condition and feasibility. This plea comes in the wake of multiple bridge collapses in Bihar, raising serious concerns about the safety and reliability of the state's infrastructure. The petition emphasizes the need for immediate and rigorous assessment to prevent future inci...

Tamil Nadu: Death Toll Rises to 59 in Kallakurichi Hooch Tragedy The death toll in the Kallakurichi hooch tragedy in Tamil Nadu has risen to 59 as of Tuesday, according to the district administration. This tragedy has highlighted the grave dangers of illicit liquor consumption and raised questions about the efficacy of state and central measures to prevent such incidents. Incident Overview The hooch tragedy, which began in Kallakurichi district, has seen victims from multiple locations: - Kallakurichi Government Medical College and Hospital: 32 deaths - Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College and Hospital in Salem: 20 deaths - Government Villupuram Medical College and Hospital: 4 deaths - Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) in Puducherry: 3 deaths A total of 223 patients were admitted across four hospitals after consuming the illicit liquor, with many still undergoing treatment. Political Repercussions The tragedy has sparked signifi...

Investigation into Alleged Assault on Swati Maliwal: Delhi Police May Visit CM's House to Record Statements The Delhi Police may visit the Chief Minister's residence on Friday to record statements from the policemen and staff present during the alleged assault on Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Swati Maliwal, according to sources. FIR Filed and Section 164 Statements An FIR was filed at the Civil Lines police station on Thursday regarding the alleged assault on Swati Maliwal, AAP's Rajya Sabha MP. Maliwal has accused Bibhav Kumar, the personal secretary to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, of physically assaulting her. The police plan to record Maliwal's statement before a magistrate under Section 164 of the Criminal Procedure Code. This section allows a magistrate to record statements or confessions during a police investigation before a trial. Details of the Alleged Incident Maliwal made a PCR call from the Chief Minister's house at 9:34 PM on May 13, reporting the assault...

Delhi Police Recovers Vehicle of BJP Chief's Wife Recovery of Stolen Vehicle The Delhi Police recently achieved a significant breakthrough in recovering the stolen SUV belonging to Mallika Nadda, the wife of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President JP Nadda. The vehicle, a Fortuner car, was reported stolen from the Govindpuri area of Delhi on March 19. Following intensive efforts, the police traced the car to Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, where it was found. Two individuals have been apprehended in connection with the theft. Theft Incident The incident unfolded when the driver of the SUV parked the vehicle in Govindpuri and left to have lunch at his residence after getting it serviced. Upon his return, he discovered that the car was missing and promptly reported the theft to the authorities. Subsequently, the police launched an investigation and registered a case based on the complaint filed by the driver. Apprehension of Suspects Analysis of CCTV footage indicated that the stole...