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Supreme Court Questions Madras High Court Procedures in Karur Stampede Case
Dec 12, 2025 06:02 pm CST
The Supreme Court has demanded explanation from the Madras High Court regarding its case handling procedures after noting conflicting orders in the Karur stampede case that left 41 dead. Justice Maheshwari observed "something wrong is happening" as the court examines inconsistencies between Chennai and Madurai benches' rulings on investigation methods for the September 27 tragedy at a TVK political rally.
Karnataka High Court Lifts SIT Probe Stay in Controversial Dharmasthala Case Investigation
Nov 12, 2025 11:27 pm CST
The Karnataka High Court has lifted the stay on the Special Investigation Team's probe against activists in the Dharmasthala case, while instructing the SIT not to harass the individuals during investigation. The case involves serious allegations of mass killings at Dharmasthala, with activists Girish Mattennavar, Mahesh Shetty Timarody, Vittal Gowda, and T. Jayath seeking to quash the FIR against them. The investigation began after whistleblower "masked man" Chinnayya claimed he was forced to bury rape and murder victims, though he was later arrested for allegedly providing false information.
Zubeen Garg's Personal Security Officers Arrested in Death Investigation Following Financial Irregularities
Oct 10, 2025 01:56 pm CST
Two personal security officers of late Assamese music legend Zubeen Garg have been arrested by the Special Investigation Team after unexplained financial transactions worth over Rs 1.1 crore were discovered in their accounts. The arrests mark a significant development in the investigation of the 52-year-old cultural icon's death in Singapore last month, as his wife appeals for transparency while urging against politicizing the case.
Uttarakhand Police Forms Special Investigation Team to Probe Journalist Rajiv Pratap's Mysterious Death
Oct 01, 2025 05:12 am CST
Following the recovery of journalist Rajiv Pratap's body from the Bhagirathi river after a 10-day disappearance, Uttarakhand Police have formed a special investigation team to examine all aspects of the case. While initial postmortem findings suggest accident-related internal injuries, the investigation will address reported threats and analyze crucial evidence as opposition leaders demand transparency and justice for the deceased journalist's family.
SIT Summons Northeast India Festival Organizer in Zubeen Garg Death Investigation
Sep 27, 2025 01:29 pm CST
The Special Investigation Team probing singer Zubeen Garg's death has summoned Northeast India Festival organizer Shyamkanu Mahanta and others to join the investigation by October 6. Garg died while swimming during a yacht ride in Singapore, prompting protests across Assam demanding justice and a transparent investigation.