Today, On 3rd February, The Delhi High Court on Tuesday allowed IRS officer Sameer Wankhede to approach the City Civil and Sessions Court in Dindoshi, Mumbai. He may file a suit over his allegedly defamatory portrayal in Aryan Khan’s Netflix series now.
Today, On 29th January, The Delhi High Court dismissed Sameer Wankhede’s defamation suit over Aryan Khan’s Netflix series, holding it had no jurisdiction. It ruled, “This Court lacks the jurisdiction to entertain the plaint,” and allowed him to move a competent court.
The CAT principal bench quashed the CBIC’s disciplinary charge against IRS officer Sameer Wankhede, calling it retaliation. The Tribunal said the chain of events showed “malice in law and personal vendetta” and a colourable exercise of power overall.
The Supreme Court ruled that government policy decisions issued through circulars are binding and cannot be ignored without lawful amendment or justification. Any action taken in violation of such policy is arbitrary and breaches Article 14 of the Constitution of India.
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.
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.
The Supreme Court of India has invalidated a Madhya Pradesh order allowing IAS officers to assess IFS officers’ performance reports, deeming it “contemptuous.” This ruling reaffirms the autonomy of All India Services, emphasizing that roles must adhere to legal frameworks, potentially influencing practices in other states as well.
Justice Prasanna Bhalachandra Varale, born June 23, 1962, has had a distinguished legal career, beginning in 1985 and serving in various capacities, including as a law lecturer and Additional Judge at the Bombay High Court. He was appointed Chief Justice of the Karnataka High Court in 2022 and was elevated to the Supreme Court in 2024.
