The Madhya Pradesh High Court Today (April 4th) stayed a special court’s order for the issuance of bailable warrants against former chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and state BJP president V D Sharma in a criminal defamation case.
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The Delhi High Court rejected a PIL seeking the removal of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, stating it as his personal decision. The court emphasized that only the Lieutenant Governor or the President of India should decide such matters. The petitioner was advised to approach the competent authorities. This was the second PIL of its kind to be dismissed by the High Court.
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.
On Tuesday (April 3rd), the Madras High Court issued a directive to the Tamil Nadu government, instructing them to submit a status report regarding the investigation progress into accusations of fund misappropriation intended for housing the impoverished under both the Central government’s Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY-G) and the State’s Chief Minister Solar Powered Green Housing Scheme.
The Enforcement Directorate filed a complaint against Hemant Soren and others in a money laundering case related to a land scam. Soren’s custody was extended until April 4 by a PMLA court. This follows previous extensions from February 15. The complaint comprises hundreds of pages and Soren has been in judicial custody since January 31.
The Hindu Sena has filed a PIL seeking the removal of Arvind Kejriwal as Chief Minister due to alleged misconduct. They argue that Kejriwal’s arrest while still in office breaches the Constitution. The PIL urges the court to intervene, claiming that the Delhi government is not functioning within constitutional boundaries.
Today, the Madras High Court allowed the Tamil Nadu government to withdraw writ appeals against Chief Minister Stalin and Water Resources Minister Duraimurugan, emphasizing the right of litigants to abandon a case. This decision follows a history of legal battles related to alleged irregularities in the construction of a Legislative Assembly-Secretariat complex.
Today (22nd March) The Supreme Court set guidelines for Lokayukta appointments, emphasizing the need for meaningful consultation with opposition leaders. This follows a plea contesting the Madhya Pradesh Lokayukta’s appointment without Leader of the Opposition consultation. The court aims to ensure transparency and statutory compliance in such appointments nationwide. The plea challenges the appointment’s transparency and demands its annulment.
In Arvind Kejriwal Scam case the Delhi court Today has issued a summons to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in response to Enforcement Directorate allegations of avoiding appearances related to a money laundering case. The court directive mandates his appearance on March 16, amid ongoing tensions and public interest in the matter, which could significantly impact Delhi’s political and legal landscapes.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal faces a court appearance on February 17 regarding a money laundering case linked to the annulled excise policy. The Enforcement Directorate alleges he intentionally avoided summons. This case reveals the intricate relationship between politics and business, with potential far-reaching consequences for governance and policy-making in Delhi.