Delhi court has summoned several Trinamool Congress leaders, including Derek O’Brien and Sagarika Ghose, for protesting outside the Election Commission in April 2022, violating prohibitory orders. The court took cognizance of offences under various IPC sections and directed them to appear on April 30, 2025, to respond to the charges.
Today, On 21st April, The Jammu & Kashmir High Court has asked the Srinagar Municipal Commissioner to come to court in person for not filing a report about a slaughterhouse project. The case was filed by an NGO through a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking the proper construction of slaughterhouses in Jammu and Srinagar.
The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission in Lucknow ruled against Vishal Mega Mart for unfair trade practices after they charged a customer Rs. 18 for a carry bag without consent. The store must refund the amount, pay interest, and compensate the customer for harassment, highlighting the importance of customer approval in such charges.
The Joint Parliamentary Committee on ‘One Nation, One Election’ will meet on April 22, 2025, to discuss the implications of synchronizing elections in India. Experts presented varied views, addressing potential benefits like reduced costs and increased governance efficiency. Concerns regarding representation of regional issues and constitutional integrity were also raised.
The Allahabad High Court ruled that merely liking a social media post does not equate to sharing it, thus cannot be penalized under Section 67 of the IT Act, which pertains to obscene content. The decision dismissed charges against Imran Khan, emphasizing that liking does not constitute publication or transmission.