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1. Supreme Court to hear Tarun Tejpal's interim bail plea in rape case on November 5

The Supreme Court on November 3 said it will hear on November 5 the application filed by Tarun Tejpal, former editor-in-chief of Tehelka, seeking interim bail in the rape case for Diwali. A bench of J

Supreme Court to hear Tarun Tejpal's interim bail plea in rape case on November 5

The Supreme Court on November 3 said it will hear on November 5 the application filed by Tarun Tejpal, former editor-in-chief of Tehelka, seeking interim bail in the rape case for Diwali. A bench of Justice MM Sundresh and Justice PB Varale is hearing Tejpal's plea challenging the Bombay High Court judgment that sentenced him to ten years' imprisonment for the rape of a colleague in 2013. The State of Goa has also filed an appeal seeking life imprisonment. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for Goa, sought an adjournment and asked that the matter be taken up after the Diwali vacations, while Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for Tejpal, opposed the adjournment and alternatively argued for interim bail until Diwali, saying the Court could hear the matter on merits after Tejpal surrenders. The Court kept the matter for Thursday. The Bombay High Court's Goa bench on August 6 overturned Tejpal's acquittal by the trial court and convicted him in the 2013 case, later sentencing him to 10 years' rigorous imprisonment. The High Court criticised the trial court for discrediting the victim's version based on her alleged post-incident conduct and said there is no concept of a perfect rape victim. It noted that the incident took place 13 years ago and that there was no report of subsequent criminal misconduct by Tejpal, declined the Goa government's request for life imprisonment, and imposed the minimum sentence. The case arose from allegations that Tejpal sexually assaulted a junior colleague inside an elevator at a luxury hotel in Goa during a Tehelka event in November 2013. The Goa Sessions Court acquitted him in 2021, and the State challenged the acquittal before the Bombay High Court, which convicted him under Indian Penal Code provisions relating to rape, sexual harassment and assault with intent to disrobe. The rape provision under which he was convicted carried a minimum punishment of 10 years and permitted a sentence extending to life imprisonment.

2. Ladakh administration directs Sonam Wangchuk-founded school to halt activities pending High Court decision

The Ladakh administration has directed the Himalayan Institute of Alternatives (HIAL), founded by Sonam Wangchuk, to stop activities at its Desert Flower School pending a final decision by the High Co

Ladakh administration directs Sonam Wangchuk-founded school to halt activities pending High Court decision

The Ladakh administration has directed the Himalayan Institute of Alternatives (HIAL), founded by Sonam Wangchuk, to stop activities at its Desert Flower School pending a final decision by the High Court. The direction was issued through a notice dated Sunday, November 1, 2026, by the tehsildar's office in Leh and addressed to Gitanjali J. Angmo, HIAL co-founder and CEO. According to the notice, the administration received information that classes and other activities at Desert Flower School, Phyang, Leh, had started without obtaining the requisite consent, clearances or approvals from competent authorities. It referred to a communication dated September 22 through which Ms. Angmo sought a no-objection certificate for proposed members of the school's managing committee. The notice said the school operates within the HIAL ecosystem and that a matter concerning HIAL is presently sub judice before the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. The tehsildar advised HIAL and Ms. Angmo not to undertake any further action concerning the functioning or commencement of activities at the school until the matter is finally decided by the High Court or further directions are issued, and called for strict maintenance of the status quo, cautioning against any action that may prejudice the pending case.

3. CBI arrests PNB employee, Pune man in Rs 10.24 crore Greater Noida fraud

Acting on a bank complaint, the CBI arrested Deepanshi, an office assistant at the Punjab National Bank branch in Greater Noida’s Pi-1 sector, and Ashutosh Pathak from Pune on Tuesday in an alleged Rs

CBI arrests PNB employee, Pune man in Rs 10.24 crore Greater Noida fraud

Acting on a bank complaint, the CBI arrested Deepanshi, an office assistant at the Punjab National Bank branch in Greater Noida’s Pi-1 sector, and Ashutosh Pathak from Pune on Tuesday in an alleged Rs 10.24 crore fraud. The CBI registered an FIR on 29 October. It alleged that Deepanshi, Pathak and unknown persons debited Rs 10.24 crore from several customer accounts without authorisation over the past three years, using the user IDs of different branch officials in the bank’s Core Banking Solution system. The alleged fraud came to light on 16 September when a woman account holder reported three suspicious debits to the branch head; an internal bank inquiry then identified unauthorised withdrawals, and account and transaction reconciliation is continuing to determine the actual amount. The bank complaint, made part of the FIR, said Deepanshi admitted the transactions were made at the direction of account holder Ashutosh Pathak, whom she knew. The FIR names Deepanshi, Pathak and unknown government and private persons and includes offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita relating to criminal conspiracy, breach of trust, cheating, account manipulation and criminal misconduct by public servants, as well as provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act and the Information Technology Act. A CBI spokesperson said transit remand was obtained from Pune’s special CBI court to bring Pathak to Mumbai, and the agency is investigating the transactions and the role of others.

4. Bombay High Court directs BMC to restore Dia Mirza's Diwali campaign video

The Bombay High Court took suo motu note of the controversy over actor Dia Mirza's eco-friendly Diwali campaign video and directed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to re-upload the deleted

Bombay High Court directs BMC to restore Dia Mirza's Diwali campaign video

The Bombay High Court took suo motu note of the controversy over actor Dia Mirza's eco-friendly Diwali campaign video and directed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to re-upload the deleted clip on social media. A bench of Justices Girish Kulkarni and Neela Gokhale said it was anguished by the "petty mindset" of some people, particularly elected representatives, and that it was "most unfortunate" a video intended to spread awareness about the environment and pollution had been viewed in such a manner. The court also said no person could question why the authorities had chosen a particular celebrity, and reminded the public that the Constitution expects all citizens to foster a secular spirit. The video had been removed after Mumbai BJP chief Ameet Satam objected to it and Mayor Ritu Tawde described Mirza as "anti-Hindu", while campaign clips featuring actors Madhuri Dixit and Nishigandha Wad and cricketer Ajinkya Rahane remained on the BMC's X and Instagram accounts. Maharashtra Social Justice Minister Sanjay Shirsat said Mirza should also make a video on noise pollution caused by loudspeakers, and Shiv Sena leader Sachin Ahir, Deputy Chairman of the Maharashtra Legislative Council, took a different stand, saying the party could not link people working at the social level with caste and religion.

5. Telangana High Court extends stay on order relieving A.V. Ranganath as HYDRAA Commissioner

A division Bench of the Telangana High Court, comprising Justice Moushumi Bhattacharya and Justice Renuka Yara, extended until further orders the suspension of a single-judge direction to the State go

Telangana High Court extends stay on order relieving A.V. Ranganath as HYDRAA Commissioner

A division Bench of the Telangana High Court, comprising Justice Moushumi Bhattacharya and Justice Renuka Yara, extended until further orders the suspension of a single-judge direction to the State government to relieve IPS officer A.V. Ranganath from the post of HYDRAA Commissioner. The interim directions were passed in two contempt appeals filed by Ranganath. The single judge had passed the direction on July 27 following a contempt of court case filed by M/s Shanta Sriram Constructions Private Limited, which alleged that the HYDRAA Commissioner and his staff illegally interfered in the matter despite specific High Court orders. On September 1, 2026, a division Bench had suspended the single-judge order. The division Bench also vacated its earlier direction restraining the HYDRAA Commissioner from interfering with the possession of land by M/s Shanta Sriram Constructions Private Limited at Lothkunta in Medchal Malkajgiri district, and vacated the earlier order to the construction company to maintain status quo over the land. The two contempt appeals were posted to January 20, 2027, for hearing.

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