Seven BJP MLAs Today (Dec 23) approached the Delhi High Court seeking tabling of 14 Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reports pertaining to the city administration before the assembly. The matter was mentioned by the senior counsel for the petitioners before a bench of Acting Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela which directed that it be listed for hearing in the “normal course”.
The Karnataka High Court Today (Dec 12) quashed the case filed against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Basangouda Patil Yatnal for his allegedly derogatory remarks against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Justice M Nagaprasanna had reserved orders on Yatnal’s quashing plea after his counsel, Senior Advocate Venkatesh Dalwai, had submitted that that the BJP leader had merely responded to certain statements made by Gandhi when the Congress MP went overseas.
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The Delhi High Court on Thursday (5th Dec) granted medical bail to Kuldeep Singh Sengar, a convicted BJP MLA in the Unnao rape case, for treatment of retinal detachment. He will undergo a 3-4 day assessment at AIIMS Delhi, monitored by local authorities. The survivor’s advocate opposed the bail, citing safety concerns and adequate prison care.
A case has been filed against BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal for insulting Rahul Gandhi during a public meeting. The Supreme Court issued a notice regarding a petition to challenge Yatnal’s election. He also faces accusations of spreading misinformation aimed at destabilizing the Congress government in Karnataka, raising concerns among officials.
The Supreme Court mandated more police presence in West Bengal medical colleges after the rape and murder of a doctor raised safety concerns. The government faced criticism for relying on contractual security personnel instead of regular officers. The Chief Justice emphasized the vulnerability of female students and called for comprehensive security measures.
The Delhi High Court directed the Chief Secretary to address complaints of selective CCTV camera installation in Laxmi Nagar following allegations by BJP MLA Abhay Verma. The MLA claimed bias in the installation process, accusing the AAP-led government of favoring areas represented by their party. The petition seeks equitable distribution of cameras and challenges the current approval process.
The Karnataka High Court dismissed the case against BJP MLA Shashikala Jolle related to alleged vote-buying during the 2023 assembly elections, emphasizing the complexity of addressing electoral misconduct. The court ruled that the evidence did not constitute bribery or electoral offenses, providing relief to Shashikala Jolle. This highlights the importance of transparency in democratic processes.
The Delhi High Court Today overturned the suspension of seven BJP MLAs from the Legislative Assembly, allowing their reinstatement. The legislators had challenged their suspension, arguing that it contravened established rules. This ruling is pivotal in the ongoing tussle between AAP and BJP, signifying the judiciary’s role in balancing legislative authority and individual assembly members’ rights.
The Delhi High Court received assurances from Assembly authorities that the indefinite suspension of seven BJP MLAs was not to suppress dissent. The proceedings against the suspended MLAs by the privileges committee would be expedited. The court considered petitions challenging their suspension, with the next hearing scheduled for February 26. The suspended MLAs argue that their suspension violates applicable rules.