The Thackeray factions plea was to be listed for hearing Today (March 1) before a bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud. The Supreme Court announced today that it will schedule for March 7 the petition filed by the Uddhav Thackeray faction contesting the ruling of Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar, who declared the Shiv Sena bloc led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde as the authentic political party.
After Split Verdict, The Bombay High Court reserved its order on the interim relief sought by petitioners, including comedian Kunal Kamra, regarding the establishment of Fact Check units (FCU) as per the amended IT Rules, 2023. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta argued that the provision serves public interest, while the petitioners contested this, emphasizing freedom of expression. Justice Chandurkar reserved judgment after hearing both sides.
Rahul Gandhi Robber | The News Broadcasting and Digital Standards Authority (NBDSA) instructed Aaj Tak to remove a fictional video portraying Rahul Gandhi as a robber and cautioned against similar content in the future. The directive followed a complaint by the Indian Youth Congress president, alleging malicious intent to tarnish Gandhi’s reputation. Aaj Tak argued that the story was based on tweets from Priyanka Gandhi.
The Delhi High Court has issued notice to the Delhi Police following a plea by Prabir Purkayastha challenging the UAPA FIR against him. The case involves allegations of illicit foreign funds, press freedom, and the use of UAPA against journalists. This legal challenge holds significant implications for media freedom and the application of anti-terrorism laws in India.
The Supreme Court is delivering its verdict on the legality of electoral bonds, which allow anonymous contributions to political parties. The scheme, introduced in 2017, permits donors to anonymously donate funds to political parties by purchasing bearer bonds from the State Bank of India. The petitions challenging the amendments made through the Finance Act, 2017, argue for transparency in political funding.
The Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly has passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), making it the first state in post-Independence India to do so. The bill aims to standardize laws concerning marriage, divorce, inheritance, and property. Notable provisions include increased marriageable age for women and equal inheritance rights. The bill has sparked widespread debate and anticipation.
Justice N. Anand Venkatesh of Madras High Court, expressing his unfamiliarity with Hindi, intends to maintain the original English names for key legal codes, despite their replacement with new laws in Hindi. This decision, amid discussions on legal matters, reflects the complexity of India’s legal system and highlights the importance of clarity and accessibility in court proceedings.