CBI takes over Sandeskhali probe
The CBI has taken over the probe into the killing of BJP workers during the 2019 post-poll violence in Sandeskhali. The agency has registered an FIR against prime accused and former TMC leader Sahajahan Sheikh, officials said. It registered the FIR on the orders of the Calcutta High Court on June 30.
Pradeep Mondal, Devdas Mondal and Sukanta Mondal were found dead after an alleged attack on their village in Sandeshkhali, allegedly by a mob led by Sheikh. Sheikh was arrested on January 5, 2024, in a case of alleged attack on Enforcement Directorate officers during a raid at his Sandeshkhali home. He has been in judicial custody since then.
Law to be interpreted pragmatically: CJI
CJI BR Gavai has said the interpretation of law or the Constitution has to be “pragmatic” and in a way that suits the needs of society. Citing a past Supreme Court judgement, CJI Gavai said any law or the Constitution has to be interpreted in the context of “problems faced by the present generation.” “The interpretation has to be pragmatic. It has to be one that suits the needs of society,” he added. Judges are expected to work as per their conscience, the oath of office and law, but “should never be perturbed once the matter is decided,” he said. Speaking at another felicitation ceremony later on Saturday evening, the CJI said the Constitution works for every last citizen of the country, be it a judge, lawyer, an executive or a parliamentarian. He also said that lately he has been “receiving a lot of complaints about the rude behaviour of some of the colleagues.” “Let us dedicate our lives to the eradication of all differences, let us give it ourselves to upholding constitutional values,” he added.