The Jharkhand High Court rejected Rahul Gandhi’s plea to dismiss a defamation case filed against him for derogatory remarks about Amit Shah in 2018. Despite Gandhi’s response, the court reserved its decision. Gandhi was also granted bail in a separate case filed by BJP leader Vijay Mishra, asserting his innocence throughout the proceedings.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has been granted bail by a special court in Sultanpur in a 2018 defamation case filed by Vijay Mishra. This followed Gandhi’s remarks about BJP and Amit Shah, which the court found defamatory. Despite bail, Gandhi maintains his innocence and has no further court date scheduled.
Amit Shah, Union Minister has pledged to implement the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) before the 2024 polls, aiming to grant citizenship to persecuted minorities. He expressed confidence in BJP’s victory, emphasizing the party’s commitment to development and strategic alliances. Shah defended the timing of a recent white paper as essential to highlight challenges from the previous government.
The Indian government, led by PM Narendra Modi, has extended the ban on SIMI for five years under UAPA to counter terrorism and safeguard national security. SIMI’s involvement in terrorism, communal disruption, and collaboration with Pakistani-based leaders to execute attacks prompted the ban extension. The decision has garnered support from multiple state governments citing concerns of subversive activities and anti-national sentiments.
India recently replaced colonial-era criminal legislation with three new laws: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam. These laws have sparked debate due to concerns about their impact on civil liberties and the justice system. Critics worry about potential abuses of power and threats to privacy and free speech. Despite aiming to modernize the legal framework, the laws face legal challenges and intense scrutiny.
Amit Shah’s Firm Stance Against Anti-National Activities in J&K In a significant move to strengthen national security, the Indian government, led by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, has declared the ‘Muslim League Jammu Kashmir (Masarat Alam faction)’ (MLJK-MA) as an ‘unlawful association’. This decision, made under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), targets a group […]
Lok Sabha Passes Amendment Bills, An In-Depth Look at the New Criminal Law Bills The Lok Sabha today in the 13th day of winter session, passed three landmark criminal law bills and this marks a significant turning point in India’s legal history. These bills, which aim to overhaul the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the Code […]
Union Home Minister, Amit Shah, recently emphasized that the three proposed bills aiming to revamp India’s criminal law are designed to ensure justice rather than mete out punishment. These bills, introduced by Shah on August 11 during the last day of the Monsoon Session, are set to replace the Indian Penal Code of 1860, the […]
Landmark Decision: Union Cabinet Endorses 33% Women’s Reservation in Lok Sabha and State Assemblies In a landmark decision, the Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has sanctioned the Women’s Reservation Bill. This pivotal move comes on the cusp of the forthcoming April elections, with the government keen to resonate with the female electorate, […]
Three New Bills Proposed By The Home Minister Amit Shah to Overhaul IPC, CRPC, and Indian Evidence Act in Lok Sabha In a significant move, Home Minister Amit Shah introduced three bills in the Lok Sabha, aiming to replace the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the Code of Criminal Procedure (CRPC), and the Indian Evidence Act. […]