Today, On 14th Aug, Actor Darshan and Pavithra Gowda were arrested after the Supreme Court cancelled their bail in a high-profile murder case. The court emphasized, “Popularity Not a Shield,” underlining that fame does not exempt anyone from legal accountability.
Today, On 20th March, The court postponed the hearing in Rahul Gandhi’s defamation case due to an ongoing lawyers’ strike. The case, which has drawn significant political attention, remains unresolved as legal proceedings face delays. The strike has affected court schedules, leading to an indefinite wait for the next hearing. Authorities are yet to announce a new date for the proceedings.
Today, On 24th January, The Supreme Court issued a notice to Darshan in response to Karnataka’s appeal challenging his bail in the Renukawsmy murder case. The Karnataka High Court had granted regular bail to Darshan, Pavithra, and five other accused on December 13, 2024. The state government has questioned the decision, seeking its reversal. The case will now be reviewed by the apex court for further consideration.
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Today, On 25th November, the Bombay High Court dismissed a plea by Mihir Shah and his driver, contesting their arrests in a fatal hit-and-run incident. The court upheld the legality of the arrests, rejecting claims of unlawful detention. This ruling is significant for the ongoing case following the tragic death of Kaveri Nakhwa.
The Delhi High Court today declined interim relief to Jyotir Peeth Shankaracharya Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati in his defamation suit against Swami Govindananda Saraswati. The judge commented that saints should rise above such allegations and emphasized that saints command respect through their own deeds. Further consideration is scheduled for August 29.
Today(on 25th July), The Calcutta High Court emphasized the need for probable cause to issue an arrest warrant, declaring that issuing one without reasonable grounds infringes on personal liberty. This observation led to the dismissal of an arrest warrant from the Jhargram court during a hearing before Justice Shubra Ghosh.
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A Bengaluru court issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa in a POCSO case. The BJP leader is charged with sexual harassment. The incident allegedly occurred during a meeting at his residence. Yediyurappa has denied the allegations and filed a petition to quash the FIR against him in the Karnataka High Court.
On Wednesday(10th April), The Enforcement Directorate has sought an arrest warrant for AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan, linked to a money laundering case related to irregular appointments in the Delhi Waqf Board. The ED alleges that Khan has not cooperated with the investigation, while incriminating materials seized suggest his involvement in money laundering. Khan has been summoned to court.