The Rouse Avenue Court has directed Delhi Police to expedite the probe into a 2019 public property defacement case involving AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal. The police sought more time, stating Kejriwal is currently not in Delhi.
A Delhi court dismissed Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s plea to bar AAP leader Somnath Bharti from representing his wife, Lipika Mitra, in a defamation case. The court stated that “husband and wife are two separate individuals” with distinct legal interests.
AAP Delhi chief Saurabh Bharadwaj accused BJP of weakening institutions after the Supreme Court’s reported “crook” remark on the ED. He warned that without strict action, court observations will remain meaningless.
The Supreme Court has paused the NGT’s Rs 50.44 crore penalty on the Delhi Jal Board and MCD for allegedly failing to control Yamuna pollution. Notices have been issued to both bodies as the case proceeds.
A Delhi court dismissed Satyendar Jain’s defamation plea against BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj, saying her remarks echoed ED’s official tweet. The court warned ED against spreading misleading or sensational content.
Lipika Mitra missed a Delhi court hearing in her defamation case against Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The judge imposed a Rs 5,000 fine and gave a final chance to respond by August 2.
AAP’s Saurabh Bhardwaj fiercely criticizes the Centre for overturning the Supreme Court’s decision and bringing an ordinance to appoint “yes-men” as Election Commissioners. He warns that this move will destroy the Election Commission’s independence and poses a serious threat to India’s democracy.
Today, On 7th July, The Delhi High Court has asked the Centre to respond to AAP’s plea against the rent demand for its party office at Vithalbhai Patel House. The next hearing in the matter is scheduled for July 22.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman argues that AAP leader Somnath Bharti cannot represent his wife, Lipika Mitra, in her defamation complaint against her. The court acknowledges the conflict of interest due to Bharti’s direct involvement, with further hearings scheduled for July 16, 2025, as Mitra accuses Sitharaman of damaging Bharti’s reputation.
The Delhi High Court has asked the Centre to respond to AAP’s petition challenging the “ex parte” cancellation of its state party office allotment, stressing the need to follow fair procedures and natural justice in such matters.
