The Delhi High Court held that videography of bail hearings is mandatory under the Scheduled Castes and Schedules Tribes Act, even in sexual offences. The High Court was hearing a bail application of the accused in the Delhi minor rape and murder case.
The nomination for Padma Awards-- Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri-- opened on May 1. The Padma Awards are amongst the highest civilian awards in the country.