On Monday(1st March), The Madras High Court refused police protection to BJP member ‘Milakaipodi’ Venkatesan, facing 49 red sanders smuggling cases. Justice Anand Venkatesh highlighted concerns over granting protection to individuals with criminal backgrounds, citing the importance of upholding the justice system’s credibility. The court criticized the Tamil Nadu police for their inconsistent stance on the matter.
The Bengaluru Court re-issued summons to Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar in BJP’s defamation case related to an advertisement termed ‘Corruption Rate Card’. Rahul Gandhi was exempted until June 1st. The case stems from BJP’s complaint regarding pre-2023 state election allegations. The court ordered them to appear on April 29th after acknowledging a prima facie case.
ED has approached the Jammu and Kashmir High Court with a plea to cancel the bail of Choudhary Lal Singh, a former State minister embroiled in a money laundering case. The plea by the ED comes at a critical juncture, as Singh is poised to contest in the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections from the Udhampur […]
The legal saga began when Arvind Kejriwal retweeted a video titled “BJP IT Cell Part II” in May 2018, leading to a defamation complaint by Vikas Sankrityayan. Video made by YouTuber Dhruv Rathee, which allegedly contained defamatory content against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) IT Cell. Supreme Court Extends Stay on Against Arvind Kejriwal. The […]
Today (on February 7) former Calcutta High Court Judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay has taken a leap into the political arena by joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Kolkata. This move comes just days after his resignation from the High Court, marking a notable transition from judiciary to politics. Also Read- BJP & Gangopadhyay | Ex-Calcutta […]
BJP State Unit in Kolkata Approaches High Court After Police Deny Permission for Sit-In Protest Against Alleged Sexual Harassment and Violence Kolkata: The state unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has sought legal recourse after Kolkata Police denied permission for a sit-in protest scheduled from February 27 against the reported incidents of sexual harassment […]
The Supreme Court has intervened in the AAP-BJP dispute over the Chandigarh mayoral election, ruling against a fresh poll. Instead, an unbiased Returning Officer will be appointed. The BJP gained an advantage with three AAP lawmakers defecting. Allegations against the original Returning Officer were denied vehemently by the BJP, leading to a significant legal battle.
The Trinamool Congress dominates the Calcutta High Court Bar Association elections, winning 10 out of 15 seats. Ashok Kumar Dhandania is the front-runner for president. However, the BJP makes substantial gains, clinching five seats and securing the position of general secretary. There’s ongoing suspense as a High Court case may affect the final results.
The Calcutta High Court has upheld the decision to allow the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to conduct its rally in Kolkata on November 29, featuring Union Home Minister Amit Shah as the main speaker. This decision came after a division bench, led by Chief Justice T.S. Sivagnanam and Justice Hiranmay Bhattacharyya, dismissed an appeal by […]
In a recent interaction at Harvard Law School, Chief Justice of India, Justice DY Chandrachud, addressed the controversial appointment of Justice Victoria Gowri to the Madras High Court, emphasizing that past political affiliations and views should not disqualify individuals from becoming judges. This statement comes in the wake of Justice Gowri’s elevation, which was steeped […]