Today, On 18th August, The Supreme Court has agreed to hear the plea of AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Atishi challenging the Delhi High Court order that refused to quash a defamation case, with Justice Sundresh stating, “We will fix a date.”
BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari has criticized the ongoing protests in West Bengal, attributing the state’s “large-scale violence, anarchy, and lawlessness” to radical groups opposing the Constitution and the law. He has called for the deployment of central forces to restore order and ensure public safety.
The Bombay High Court dismissed an election petition filed against Nitin Gadkari. The court ruled that there was no direct or indirect interference by Gadkari in the election results. It found no evidence of any attempt to manipulate the outcome. The verdict reinforces Gadkari’s clean electoral conduct, bringing an end to the legal challenge.
Aaditya Thackeray dismissed allegations against him in the Disha Salian case as an “attempt to malign” his image. On Wednesday, Disha Salian’s father, Satish Salian, approached the Bombay High Court, seeking a fresh investigation into her death. He also requested an FIR and a CBI probe against Aaditya Thackeray. The plea created controversy surrounding the case, drawing political and public attention.