Today, On 29th July, In the National Herald money laundering case, the Rouse Avenue Court deferred its order on taking cognisance of the ED chargesheet. The court will first inspect the documents on August 7 and 8 before deciding.
Today, On 24th December, The Congress party moved to the Supreme Court against the recent changes to the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961. They say these changes make the election process less transparent and accountable. The new rules reportedly restrict public access to important materials like CCTV footage and video recordings. Congress also pointed out that there was no public consultation before making these changes.
The Supreme Court temporarily stayed the investigation into an FIR against a man who called Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge “ayogya” (incompetent). This follows a challenge to the Karnataka High Court’s ruling, which upheld charges under specific IPC sections for inciting violence and promoting enmity, while dismissing those under the SC/ST Act.
Today, On 22nd July, The Delhi High Court instructed Subramanian Swamy, Sonia Gandhi, and Rahul Gandhi to submit written arguments in the National Herald case within four weeks. Any submissions after this period will incur a cost of Rs 15,000. The court scheduled the case for arguments on October 29, following a plea from Swamy seeking to present evidence.
The Supreme Court set to review a petition about reported voter numbers, raising concerns about potential discrepancies. The NGO Association of Democratic Reforms requested the Election Commission of India to disclose voting numbers and upload scanned copies of Form 17C. Various opposition parties are seeking transparency and accountability from the ECI. Opposition leaders highlighted significant discrepancies.
The Karnataka High Court has declined to quash non-bailable arrest warrants for Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and other ministers, imposing a ₹10,000 fine on each. This ruling stems from a 2022 protest and emphasizes the legal responsibility of public figures in their actions. It sets a precedent for handling protests led by political figures and upholding public order.
