Delhi Court cautions ED to act fairly and avoid sensationalism on social media, stressing that any misleading or defamatory content may violate Article 21. “Such abuse of power undermines fundamental rights and agency’s integrity.”
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The Supreme Court has restructured its Gender Sensitisation and Internal Complaints Committee, appointing Justice B.V. Nagarathna as chairperson. The 11-member panel includes notable advocates and representatives tasked with addressing gender discrimination and related issues, following the retirement of Justice Hima Kohli. Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud initiated this reconstitution.
The Rouse Avenue Court has given BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj one week to file her response in a defamation case. The case involves allegations made against her, and the court has allowed time for her to present her side. This development is part of ongoing legal proceedings. The court’s decision ensures both sides have an opportunity to be heard fairly.
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Preservation of each EVM’s data will cost Rs 40,000, the Election Commission of India (ECI) informed the Delhi High Court Yesterday (Sept 4) during a hearing on a plea filed by AAP MLA Somnath Bharti challenging the election of BJP’s Bansuri Swaraj to the Lok Sabha earlier this year. When pointed out that with 1,490 such machines, the cost of preserving them would come to around Rs 6 crore, Bharti informed the court that he doesn’t “have that kind of money.”
Today(14th August), Delhi High Court issued a notice to BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj in response to AAP leader Somnath Bharti’s petition challenging her Lok Sabha election. The petition cites allegations of corrupt practices during the election process. Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora directed Swaraj to respond within 30 days. The contest involved strategies to improperly influence voters and allegations of vote splitting.
Today(on 22nd July), The Delhi High Court found multiple errors in Somnath Bharti’s petition challenging Bansuri Swaraj’s 2024 election win, citing typographical mistakes. Bharti has been directed to submit a corrected version within ten days. The next hearing is scheduled for August 14. The petition accused Swaraj and others of engaging in corrupt practices, including alleged ballot tampering.
Two renowned Supreme Court lawyers, Bansuri Swaraj and Haris Beeran, have become Members of Parliament. Swaraj won from the New Delhi constituency for the BJP in the Lok Sabha, while Beeran was appointed to the Rajya Sabha by the IUML, hailing from Aluva with a strong academic and legal background. Their election represents the fusion of legal expertise and political leadership.