Bengaluru: A special court in Bengaluru has once again taken cognisance of a chargesheet filed by the Karnataka CID police against former Karnataka Chief Minister and senior BJP leader B S Yediyurappa in a Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act case. The case was registered in March 2024.
The Allahabad High Court allowed the Uttar Pradesh government’s plea to withdraw the criminal case against Brij Bhushan Singh. Singh had earlier challenged a Gonda court’s decision that rejected the state’s request to withdraw the case. The High Court’s ruling set-aside the lower court’s order, favouring the state’s stance. This decision marks a significant development in the legal proceedings against Singh.
The Erattupetta Munsif Magistrate Court denied PC George’s bail plea, leading to his remand in judicial custody. The BJP leader faced legal action over an alleged hate speech that sparked controversy. The court rejected his request for relief, citing the seriousness of the charges. His detention marks another high-profile case involving political figures and inflammatory remarks.
Today, On 18th February, The Delhi High Court scheduled a hearing for March 6 on a plea by expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Sengar. He is challenging his 10-year prison sentence in the custodial death case of the Unnao rape survivor’s father. Sengar was convicted for his role in the case, which sparked nationwide outrage. The court will review his appeal and decide on the matter.
A Karnataka court accepted the closure report in the bribery case involving Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The case was based on allegations that Siddaramaiah misused his position to influence the allocation of plots by the Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA). After investigation, authorities found insufficient evidence to proceed.
Today, On 22nd January, BJP MP Parvesh Verma filed a Rs.100-crore defamation suit against AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann over alleged false statements. Verma claims the AAP made baseless accusations to influence voters, while Kejriwal criticized Verma’s remarks on Punjabis and demanded an apology. Verma pledged to use any awarded damages for the development of the New Delhi constituency.
Today, On 17th June, A Delhi High Court judge has recused from hearing the plea of former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar to suspend his sentence in the Unnao rape case. Sengar was convicted for the 2017 rape of a minor and is currently serving a life sentence. The judge did not provide specific reasons for stepping aside from the case. The matter will now be assigned to another bench for further proceedings.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Navya Haridas approached the Kerala High Court, raising questions about the recent election victory of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi in the Wayanad Lok Sabha bypoll held on November 13. Navya Haridas had also stood from the Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency but lost to the Priyanka Gandhi Vadra by 5,12,399 votes.
Bhawani Singh Rajawat, a former Rajasthan MLA and BJP leader, has been given a three-year jail sentence for slapping a forest officer. The punishment comes after an argument where Rajawat hit the officer. He has said he will appeal the decision in the High Court. This case shows that even public leaders can be held accountable for their actions.
