On Wednesday (24th April): Advocate Jai Anant Dehadrai agreed not to make public accusations about BJD MP Pinaki Mishra’s alleged conspiracy against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in light of an ongoing CBI inquiry, following a Delhi High Court warning. The court emphasized the seriousness of such allegations and recorded Dehadrai’s undertaking to refrain from further statements on the matter.
Today(on 18th April), the Supreme Court instructed the Election Commission to investigate EVM malfunction during a mock poll in Kerala, addressing concerns over BJP vote discrepancies. This directive follows allegations of EVMs registering additional votes for the BJP. The Court’s proactive stance aims to ensure the integrity of the electoral process amidst technological advancements.
Today (18th April): BJP MP Brij Bhushan Singh claims he was not in Delhi during alleged sexual harassment incidents involving female wrestlers. He requested further investigation, presenting an alibi in court. Six women accused him of various offenses, leading to a chargesheet in June 2023. The court will announce its decision on April 26, with ongoing legal proceedings.
Today,15th April, The Supreme Court granted a two-week extension for the Lok Sabha Secretariat and others to respond to the petition filed by West Bengal bureaucrats challenging their summons by the privileges committee. The court also suspended the notices issued by the committee. This comes after BJP MP Sukanta Majumdar’s attempt to visit violence-hit Sandeshkhali, questioning his free speech rights.
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On Tuesday (9th April): K Kavitha, a leader of Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS), wrote a letter from jail expressing distress over the investigation by central agencies and media trial, which she claims damaged her reputation. She alleged harassment and coercion by agencies, and asserted her cooperation. She also emphasized the impact of her absence on her minor son and requested consideration for bail.
The Supreme Court of India issued a notice to the Uttar Pradesh Government regarding non-functional CCTV cameras in a courtroom where Senior Advocate Gaurav Bhatia was assaulted, emphasizing the state’s accountability for court safety. The Court ordered the report to be widely circulated and condemned actions compromising legal proceedings, following an assault on Bhatia and Advocate Muskan Gupta.
Senior Advocate Gaurav Bhatia, a BJP leader, was assaulted at a Noida court despite agreeing to adjourn a matter. The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) condemned the aggression, expressing deep concern and calling for decisive action against the perpetrator. The SCBA emphasized maintaining ethical standards and decorum within the legal profession.
On 18th March: The Punjab and Haryana High Court issued notices to the Central and Haryana governments following a petition challenging the appointment of Nayab Singh Saini as Chief Minister. The petition questions Saini’s eligibility and the legitimacy of other ministers. The court has scheduled a hearing for April 30 to address these concerns.
In a recent development, the Supreme Court of India rejected Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Abhishek Banerjee’s plea to restrain media coverage of the legal proceedings in the West Bengal recruitment scam before the Calcutta High Court. This decision marks a significant setback for Banerjee, who is facing allegations in the alleged school jobs scam in […]
In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has expressed its dissatisfaction with the Nagaland government and the Centre for not implementing the constitutional provision of reservation for women in local bodies. The bench, comprising Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Sudhanshu Dhulia, questioned the Union government’s role in enforcing the constitutional provision, given that […]
