The Telangana High Court’s Division Bench annulled a single-judge’s ultimatum requiring the Speaker to expedite disqualification petitions against defected MLAs. The court urged the Speaker to resolve the matter reasonably, noting the prolonged delay, while emphasizing the constitutional authority of the Speaker under the Tenth Schedule regarding such petitions.
Telangana’s Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy established a one-man commission led by a retired High Court judge to review Scheduled Castes (SC) categorization, following a Supreme Court ruling. The commission must report within 60 days, impacting job notifications and local elections. Additionally, a social and economic survey for Backward Castes will be conducted.
Today, On 2nd September, The Supreme Court emphasized the need for restraint from individuals in high office during a plea hearing involving Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy. The case dates back to 2015 when Revanth Reddy was accused of attempting to bribe an MLA. The plea requests the trial to be transferred to Bhopal, citing potential influence on the investigation due to Reddy’s position. The matter has been adjourned for further hearing.
The Supreme Court Today (Aug 27) adjourned hearing on the bail plea of former Aam Aadmi Party communication in-charge Vijay Nair in a money laundering case related to the alleged Delhi excise policy scam. A bench of justices Hrishikesh Roy and SVN Bhatti deferred the matter after the counsel for the ED sought a weeks’ time for filing a counter affidavit.
The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Telangana Government and the Governor regarding a petition challenging the Governor’s refusal to nominate two leaders as members of the State Legislative Council. The Court has requested responses from involved parties and indicated that any appointments made will be subject to this petition.
Today, On 24th July, The Delhi High Court scheduled a hearing for July 31 to consider BRS leader K Kavitha’s plea challenging her arrest by the CBI in connection with a Delhi excise policy case. Kavitha argues that her arrest violates legal principles and fundamental rights, asserting that there is no evidence to support the accusations against her. The CBI’s chargesheet accuses her of manipulating the Delhi excise policy and participating in the transfer of illicit funds to Goa through hawala channels. Kavitha is currently in judicial custody related to both CBI and ED cases, with the Delhi High Court rejecting her bail petitions. The ED and CBI accused her of involvement in irregularities while amending the excise policy, alleging the diversion of illicit gains and manipulation of books of accounts.
Today, On 22nd July, A Delhi court has acknowledged a charge sheet in an excise case involving K Kavitha, a political figure accused of irregularities in Delhi’s excise policy. Kavitha faces charges of conspiracy with a liquor cartel and AAP leaders, as well as money laundering. The CBI and ED are intensifying investigations into the alleged scam.
The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) plans to petition the Supreme Court for the disqualification of MLAs who defected to the ruling Congress, prompted by the recent defection of Khairatabad MLA Danam Nagender. BRS intends to contest the defections of other MLAs and emphasizes the power of the people over those in authority.
Today, on 16th May, the Enforcement Directorate filed a chargesheet against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Arvind Kejriwal over alleged irregularities in the Delhi excise policy. The case involves money laundering and marks the eighth prosecution complaint in the ongoing investigation. Kejriwal and Kavitha were granted interim bail, with the investigation also focusing on AAP’s campaign funding.
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