Vikas Dubey encounter case: SC dismisses plea against Justice (retd) B S Chauhan led panel

Vikas Dubey encounter case: SC dismisses plea against Justice (retd) B S Chauhan led panel

The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed a plea questioning setting up of a three-member judicial commission led by former apex court judge Justice B S Chauhan to inquire into the encounter of gangster Vikas Dubey. A bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde said that there were enough safeguards to ensure fair inquiry by … Read more

How did Vikas Dubey get bail, asks Supreme Court; tells state govt to strengthen rule of law

How did Vikas Dubey get bail, asks Supreme Court; tells state govt to strengthen rule of law

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has rejected the Uttar Pradesh DGP’s contention not to order another probe into the killing of gangster Vikas Dubey as it would ‘demoralise’ the police force. Instead, it asked the state government to focus on strengthening rule of law to ensure faith of people and police alike in the system. … Read more

Vikas Dubey encounter: SC asks UP to consider having former apex court judge on inquiry committee

Vikas Dubey encounter: SC asks UP to consider having former apex court judge on inquiry committee

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court Monday asked the Uttar Pradesh government to consider adding a former apex court judge and a retired police officer in the inquiry committee which is probing the encounter of gangster Vikas Dubey. The top court also said it was “appalled” that the gangster got bail despite so many cases against … Read more

Govt has shown zero tolerance towards crime, corruption in state: Adityanath

Govt has shown zero tolerance towards crime, corruption in state: Adityanath

New Delhi: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday asserted that his government has shown zero tolerance towards crime and corruption and perception about the state has changed in the last three years. He said better law-and-order situation is a pre-condition for attracting investments. “It is our responsibility to take whatever steps required for … Read more