The Supreme Court issued bailable warrants against advocate Mukut Nath Verma for filing a “scandalous and frivolous” complaint against SCBA Election Committee members and judges. The Court warned such defamatory actions cannot go unchecked and prima facie constitute criminal contempt.
The Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi has directed Tihar Jail to submit an inquiry report concerning the safety of Christian Michel James, key accused in the VVIP chopper case. The court raised concerns about his proximity to dangerous inmates and called for reconsideration of his housing situation. A further hearing is scheduled for June 6, 2025.
Kerala: Today, 6th Feb, Baba Ramdev and Acharya Balkrishna, the promoters of Patanjali Ayurved, have filed an application in a Kerala court, requesting the recall of a non-bailable arrest warrant that was issued against them for not attending a scheduled court hearing in a case related to misleading advertisements.
A Mumbai court issued a new bailable warrant against Pragya Singh Thakur in connection with the Malegaon blast case. The decision follows Thakur’s absence from court proceedings, despite previous orders requiring her presence. The court emphasized the importance of her attendance and took action due to her continued non-compliance. Thakur is one of the accused in the 2008 Malegaon bombing case, which remains an ongoing high-profile trial.
A Mumbai magistrate court issued a non-bailable warrant against BJP MLA Nitesh Rane after he repeatedly failed to appear in a defamation case filed by Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut. The case originated from Rane’s alleged defamation of Raut in May 2022. Despite previous warrants and penalties, Rane’s absence led to the recent warrant issuance.
On Thursday( 25th April), Pragya Singh Thakur, accused in the 2008 Malegaon bomb blast case, finally appeared in court after previous non-appearances, citing illness. Despite claiming illness, she submitted her statement in court and sought permission for a thumb impression due to palm weakness. The court granted her request. The trial, overseen by the NIA, is progressing with thorough examinations and statements.
Today, 8th April, BJP MP Pragya Thakur, facing accusations in the 2008 Malegaon blast case granted a day’s exemption from court appearance due to illness. The NIA compliance report confirmed her health condition and the need for rest. Despite concerns, the court mandated her presence for a statement on April 20. Thakur consistent in seeking exemption citing health issues.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court Today (April 4th) stayed a special court’s order for the issuance of bailable warrants against former chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and state BJP president V D Sharma in a criminal defamation case.
Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, state BJP chief V D Sharma, and former state minister Bhupendra Singh have been issued a bailable warrant by a court in Jabalpur. This comes after they did not furnish undertakings in a criminal defamation case filed against them. The complaint was lodged by Congress leader and Rajya Sabha member Vivek Tankha.
On 20th March: Mumbai Court stays execution of warrant against BJP MP Pragya Singh Thakur in the 2008 Malegaon Blast case due to hospitalization, after she informed the court of her condition. The court scheduled March 27 for her appearance and statement recording, and requested her hospital discharge certificate. Thakur’s non-appearance on March 11 led to the warrant issuance.
