The Supreme Court Today (April 23rd) suspended the sentence of Congress MLA Mohammed Moquim in a corruption case.
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Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi Today (April 6th) challenged the interpretation of draw of lots rules in the high court after losing the Rajya Sabha election from Himachal Pradesh. Singhvi questioned the decision to declare the person selected in the draw as the loser, emphasizing the lack of legal basis. He highlighted the potential need for correction if his arguments hold merit.
Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, state BJP chief V D Sharma, and former state minister Bhupendra Singh have been issued a bailable warrant by a court in Jabalpur. This comes after they did not furnish undertakings in a criminal defamation case filed against them. The complaint was lodged by Congress leader and Rajya Sabha member Vivek Tankha.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized Congress in response to a letter from 600 lawyers to Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, alleging efforts to influence the judiciary and tarnish the courts’ reputation. The letter seeks protective measures from the Supreme Court. The lawyers accuse a “vested interest group” of attempting to exert undue influence, tarnish the courts’ reputation, and undermine public trust.
Adhir Chowdhury of Congress Today questioned the Election Commissioner selection process, expressing dissatisfaction over lack of transparency. He claimed not receiving the shortlisted candidates’ names in advance, hindering informed decision-making. Government sources contradict this, stating that Chowdhury was sent five extensive lists of potential candidates. The incident highlights complexities in high-level governmental appointments, emphasizing the need for transparency.
Rahul Gandhi Robber | The News Broadcasting and Digital Standards Authority (NBDSA) instructed Aaj Tak to remove a fictional video portraying Rahul Gandhi as a robber and cautioned against similar content in the future. The directive followed a complaint by the Indian Youth Congress president, alleging malicious intent to tarnish Gandhi’s reputation. Aaj Tak argued that the story was based on tweets from Priyanka Gandhi.