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Business Standard
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
Suspects can't contest CBI probes once FIR, investigation ordered: SC
The direction for a CBI probe after the registration of an FIR and subsequent investigation is not open to challenge by prospective suspects or accused, the Supreme Court said on Wednesday. The significant observations were made by a bench comprising Justices Dipankar Datta and Prashant Kumar Mishra in a judgement by which it upheld a Karnataka High Court order directing the CBI to conduct a thorough investigation into alleged murder of Bengaluru-based realtor K Raghunath in 2019. The apex court dismissed criminal appeals filed by several accused parties challenging the high court's decision. We are of the considered view that once an FIR is registered and investigation has taken place, direction for an investigation by the CBI is not open to challenge by the prospective suspect or accused. The matter for entrusting investigation to a particular agency is basically at the discretion of the Court, Justice Mishra, writing the judgement for the bench, said. The bench reaffirmed the discretionary power of courts to entrust investigations to specialized agencies like the CBI, especially in cases marred by suspicion and allegations of manipulation. The controversy stemmed from the death of K Raghunath, a reputed real estate developer and a close associate of late member of Parliament DK Adikeshavalu (DKA). Raghunath was found dead under mysterious circumstances, with his wife M Manjula, and son alleging foul play and implicating DKA's children and associates in the alleged murder. Despite an initial refusal by the local police to register a case, a private complaint filed by Manjula led to the registration of FIRs against the accused, including charges under Sections 302 (murder), 120B (criminal conspiracy), and several sections related to forgery and cheating. The high court, in a partial ruling on Manjula's petition, had quashed an earlier magistrate's direction to the HAL police station for further investigation, citing lack of jurisdiction. Instead, the high court asked the CBI to take over the probe, highlighting serious lapses in the initial inquiry and raising concerns about local interference. The CBI later registered fresh FIRs and initiated raids on the residences of several accused persons. The bench said the truth surrounding the death of K Raghunath needs to be settled after a complete and fair investigation, emphasizing that the seriousness of the case and the intricate property disputes warranted independent scrutiny. Referring to the facts of the case, the top court said the deceased, a close confidant of DKA, died a mysterious death and it was preceded by execution of two different wills, one in favour of his wife and and the other in favour of a respondent. There are civil proceedings relating to mutation and declaration of title as well as the allegations concerning forgery of stamp papers. The learned Magistrate while directing further investigation and the High Court, under the impugned order, has highlighted the glaring defects in the investigation which we have avoided to reiterate so that it does not influence the CBI investigation, the bench said. However, the fact remains that the truth surrounding the death of K Raghunath needs to be settled after a complete and fair investigation by the CBI which, in the facts and circumstances of the present case, has rightly been directed by the High Court, it said. We, accordingly, affirm the order of the High Court and dismiss the appeals, the bench added. The CBI shall conduct the investigation within a period of eight months and Karnataka shall render all possible assistance to the CBI to make a fair investigation into the crime, it said. The entire papers shall be handed over by the concerned police to the CBI within 15 days. If the CBI proceeds to file chargesheet, the same shall be submitted before the jurisdictional CBI Court in the State of Karnataka, the bench said.
Hindustan Times
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Direction for CBI probe after FIR and investigation can't be challenged by suspects: SC
New Delhi, The direction for a CBI probe after the registration of an FIR and subsequent investigation is not open to challenge by prospective suspects or accused, the Supreme Court said on Wednesday. The significant observations were made by a bench comprising Justices Dipankar Datta and Prashant Kumar Mishra in a judgement by which it upheld a Karnataka High Court order directing the CBI to conduct a thorough investigation into alleged murder of Bengaluru-based realtor K Raghunath in 2019. The apex court dismissed criminal appeals filed by several accused parties challenging the high court's decision. 'We are of the considered view that once an FIR is registered and investigation has taken place, direction for an investigation by the CBI is not open to challenge by the prospective suspect or accused. The matter for entrusting investigation to a particular agency is basically at the discretion of the Court,' Justice Mishra, writing the judgement for the bench, said. The bench reaffirmed the discretionary power of courts to entrust investigations to specialized agencies like the CBI, especially in cases marred by suspicion and allegations of manipulation. The controversy stemmed from the death of K Raghunath, a reputed real estate developer and a close associate of late member of Parliament DK Adikeshavalu . Raghunath was found dead under mysterious circumstances, with his wife M Manjula, and son alleging foul play and implicating DKA's children and associates in the alleged murder. Despite an initial refusal by the local police to register a case, a private complaint filed by Manjula led to the registration of FIRs against the accused, including charges under Sections 302 , 120B , and several sections related to forgery and cheating. The high court, in a partial ruling on Manjula's petition, had quashed an earlier magistrate's direction to the HAL police station for further investigation, citing lack of jurisdiction. Instead, the high court asked the CBI to take over the probe, highlighting serious lapses in the initial inquiry and raising concerns about local interference. The CBI later registered fresh FIRs and initiated raids on the residences of several accused persons. The bench said 'the truth surrounding the death of K Raghunath needs to be settled after a complete and fair investigation', emphasizing that the seriousness of the case and the intricate property disputes warranted independent scrutiny. Referring to the facts of the case, the top court said the deceased, a close confidant of DKA, died a mysterious death and it was preceded by execution of two different wills, one in favour of his wife and and the other in favour of a respondent. 'There are civil proceedings relating to mutation and declaration of title as well as the allegations concerning forgery of stamp papers. The learned Magistrate while directing further investigation and the High Court, under the impugned order, has highlighted the glaring defects in the investigation which we have avoided to reiterate so that it does not influence the CBI investigation,' the bench said. 'However, the fact remains that the truth surrounding the death of K Raghunath needs to be settled after a complete and fair investigation by the CBI which, in the facts and circumstances of the present case, has rightly been directed by the High Court,' it said. 'We, accordingly, affirm the order of the High Court and dismiss the appeals,' the bench added. The CBI shall conduct the investigation within a period of eight months and Karnataka shall render all possible assistance to the CBI to make a fair investigation into the crime, it said. 'The entire papers shall be handed over by the concerned police to the CBI within 15 days. If the CBI proceeds to file chargesheet, the same shall be submitted before the jurisdictional CBI Court in the State of Karnataka,' the bench said.
BBC News
14-04-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Middlesbrough hospital coma compensation an insult, woman says
A woman who fell into a diabetic coma following cancer surgery feels a hospital trust's offer of £1,500 compensation is an "insult".Katherine Ashton, 60, had major surgery at Middlesbrough's James Cook University Hospital in October 2022 and previously said she flagged her condition "every step of the way".She is now committed to pursuing the case through the courts to reveal "the truth" of what happened to Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (STHNFT) said it offered Mrs Ashton compensation in line with the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman's recommendations. Mrs Ashton, who has the genetic MODY3 form of diabetes, described how she was constantly throwing up in the days after the said she felt she had been "completely abandoned" and struggled to keep medication 10 days after the operation, she fell into a coma and said she was "an hour from dying".The STHNFT previously said it was likely her coma was linked to the post-operative administration of a medication known to carry the risk of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), a dangerous complication of diabetes. 'Not about money' In the years since, Mrs Ashton has tried to find out what went wrong and explained there had been three internal investigations and they were offered a said: "In the delay that these investigations have caused, we have received an apology from Stacey Hunter, the CEO of the trust, confirming there was a missed opportunity and they accept full liability for that."We were reassured when we met her in her office that we would now be talking about some form of compensation for accountability."This is not just about money, it is about holding the trust accountable for their actions." 'Fell short' Mrs Ashton said being offered £1,500 in compensation for nearly dying was an is now exploring the legal options of taking the case 60-year-old said: "It is only when somebody dies that people stand up and pay attention."I nearly did and I'm not letting go. It is not going to be easy."All I want is the truth. Somebody has to stand up for patients." A spokesperson for the trust said: "We would like to offer our sincere apologies to Mrs Ashton for elements of our complaint-handling process which fell short of the high standards we strive to achieve."The trust has been in communication with Mrs Ashton and provided a sum of compensation for the handling of her complaint in line with the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman's recommendations." Follow BBC North East on X and Facebook and BBC Cumbria on X and Facebook and both on Nextdoor and Instagram.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
New trash containment system coming to downtown Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A $75,000 donation is helping the City of Knoxville install new trash containment systems in the downtown area to solve the growing problem of pungent garbage receptacles. According to the City of Knoxville, crews currently collect garbage in downtown from more than 700 carts and 85 locations eight to nine times a week. Despite frequent pickups, the carts can be smelly, messing and sprawling, the city said. Could the Tennessee Valley Fair leave Chilhowee Park after more than a century? With the region growing and downtown continuing to be popular, the city needed to find a way to accommodate growth while also navigating the limited capacity to add more pickups. The Downtown Knoxville Alliance (DKA) stepped in to help with the solution. On Tuesday, the Knoxville City Council recognized the DKA for making a $75,000 donation toward the advancement of the City's plan to add quiet, clean and self-contained trash compactors throughout downtown. To address the issue of not being able to collect trash frequently enough for the growing population, the City is working to use fewer carts and a network of trash compactors. According to the City of Knoxville, the first of these compactors will be installed in the area of Jackson Avenue and Central Street, replacing a cart corral in the next few months. What impact will new tariffs on imported cars, parts have on Tennessee? 'Because these compactors are truly self-contained, they will be less smelly, create no noise or litter, and take up much less sidewalk space,' said Chad Weth, Deputy Chief Operating Officer. 'They will support opportunities for smart growth downtown. The compactors will only need to be emptied once or twice a week, he said. Weth added that eventually, the move will save the city $170,000 worth of labor per year, allowing that staff's time and resources to be used in a better way of serving downtown residents and businesses. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
BBC News
29-01-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Post-op treatment blamed for Middlesbrough woman's diabetic coma
A woman who fell into a diabetic coma following cancer surgery says a hospital trust must "show accountability" for what Ashton says she flagged her condition "every step of the way" before undergoing a major operation at Middlesbrough's James Cook University Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (STHNFT) said it was likely her coma was linked to the post-operative administration of a medication known to carry the risk of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), a dangerous complication of trust said it was taking action with the delivery of "bespoke training" to surgical staff on diabetes management. Mrs Ashton, who has the genetic MODY3 form of diabetes, said she felt abandoned and that "nobody was paying attention" to her condition or concerns, during her time in hospital in October the days after the operation, she said she had bouts of vomiting and was unable to keep prescription medication this period, sick bowls were often left out of reach and some calls for help went unheeded, she Ashton said repeated requests for alternatives to oral medication went unmet and signs of DKA were missed until her condition had deteriorated. 'Extreme vulnerability' Her husband Colin Ashforth said he raised concerns with nursing staff when he visited on 8 October and found her "barely conscious".He said he was told his wife was trust said DKA was diagnosed later that day when the ward's nursing team noticed a deterioration in her said "all appropriate actions" were then taken to manage DKA, with a doctor requesting a follow-up visit from a diabetic specialist the visit did not happen for another three days, because it coincided with a weekend. Mrs Ashton said she now has to take insulin and her faith in the health service was "completely undermined" after being "let down at a time of extreme vulnerability"."When you go into hospital, you are handing yourself over to who you believe and hope are caring professionals," she said."I was left with an overriding sense of abandonment and I continue to struggle with PTSD as a result of that." Action pledged Mrs Ashton said medical and nursing staff were "dismissive" of her concerns, inconsistent in their record keeping and there was inadequate catering for diabetics. The trust said it found DKA was likely to have been caused by "poor oral intake" and the administration of the drug Empagliflozin, an anti-hyperglycemic medication associated with an increased risk of the condition. Delays and shortcomings in the trust's handling of the complaint were reported to the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman and the hospital trust sent its conclusion to its investigation to Mrs Ashton last correspondence seen by the BBC, group chief executive officer Stacey Hunter and site medical director Dr Diane Monkhouse said they were "very sorry" that Mrs Ashton's experience had caused her distress.A letter outlining action to be taken said feedback would be shared with staff, and at a directorate meeting addressing a lack of information given to the patient and her also said feedback of the patient's opinion of staff being "dismissive" would be shared and an audit of discharge letters would be carried out. Call for awareness Mrs Ashton said she was not satisfied with the outcome of her complaint and wanted the trust's CEO to apologise to her in said: "This was a diabetic problem but I was in hospital for a cancer problem, so the focus was on the general surgery, not diabetes."It's about education and awareness, because diabetes has such a fundamental impact on your total system."
