The Supreme Court has asked the Telangana Assembly Speaker to submit a status report within two weeks on disqualification pleas against BRS MLAs who defected to Congress. The court warned that this is the final opportunity and non-compliance will invite serious consequences.
A court has withdrawn an important charge against two journalists in a case linked to Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy. The journalists had shared a video on their X account where a man allegedly made “insulting” and “abusive” comments about Reddy. This decision comes at a time when there are rising tensions between the media and the state government.
Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma of the Delhi High Court lauded the new criminal laws for reflecting Indian values, particularly the Hindu principle of repentance. She emphasized the shift from punishment to justice, citing the incorporation of community service for minor offenses. Sharma’s support for the laws stems from their alignment with Indian culture.
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Today, On 26th July, The Delhi court extended the judicial custody of Manish Sisodia and K. Kavitha in the Delhi excise policy case until July 31. Both appeared via video conferencing as their previous custody period ended. The court also denied bail to Kavitha, identified as a key orchestrator in the alleged scam. Sisodia remains under custody for involvement in the liquor policy and money laundering cases.
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Today, On 18th July, K Kavitha, a 46-year-old BRS leader, was referred to AIIMS-Delhi from Tihar Jail due to health issues. She had been briefly hospitalized at Deendayal Upadhyay Hospital and is under judicial custody until July 22, facing charges related to a money laundering investigation. The Rouse Avenue Court requested a detailed medical report on her condition.
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Today, On 15th July, The Rouse Avenue Court in New Delhi deferred the CBI’s arguments in the Delhi Excise policy case, extending Manish Sisodia’s judicial custody until July 22. Accused individuals appeared via video conferencing. K Kavitha’s plea for default bail postponed. The court previously denied bail for Sisodia in corruption and money laundering cases.
The Supreme Court will be heard a plea from K Chandrasekhar Rao, leader of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), challenging a Telangana High Court order regarding a commission to investigate alleged power sector irregularities during his tenure. Rao disputes the commission’s establishment, alleging bias and political motives. The high court’s order emphasized the need for evidence to substantiate claims of bias.
