The case involves an alleged objectionable comment made by the Rae Bareli Congress MP about Union Home Minister Amit Shah during the 2018 Karnataka Assembly elections, leading a local BJP politician, Vijay Mishra, to file a complaint. Sultanpur, UP: A special MP-MLA court in Sultanpur held a hearing on January 2 for a defamation case […]
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 granted anticipatory bail to Malayalam actor Siddique in a rape case filed by an actress. The court directed him to cooperate with the investigation and provided interim protection from arrest, considering delays in the complaint and the outcomes for other accused in similar cases.
Two lawyers from the Bombay High Court filed a complaint with the Mumbai Police alleging discrimination against regular devotees at the Lalbaugcha Raja pandal. A viral video showed staff pushing regular visitors while VIPs were treated differently. The mistreatment of common people during the darshan of Lord Ganesha was highlighted, sparking concern over unequal treatment.
Today, On 2nd September, The Delhi High Court rejected Arvind Kejriwal and Atishi’s plea to dismiss a defamation case filed by BJP leader Rajiv Babbar. The case stemmed from alleged defamatory statements made by AAP leaders about the deletion of voters’ names. The court emphasized the importance of accurate information in democracy and ruled in favor of allowing the defamation case to proceed.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee’s statement during a recent event has sparked controversy, leading lawyer Vineet Jindal to file a complaint with Delhi Police. Jindal alleges that her remarks, hinting at potential unrest in several states including Delhi, are provocative and could threaten national harmony. He is seeking action under specific sections of the law.
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The Bombay High Court today has taken suo motu cognizance of a sexual abuse incident involving two kindergarten students. The bench expressed dissatisfaction with the State’s handling of serious crimes and questioned the need for public protests to spur action. It also raised concerns about the number of neglected cases, including the failure to preserve crucial evidence.
Today, The Calcutta High Court Bar Association has decided to refrain from participating in judicial proceedings after lawyer Sourav Mandal was reportedly assaulted by a police sub-inspector. The Association demands the immediate suspension of the delinquent officer and the appropriate punishment of the responsible police personnel. Mandal has lodged a complaint and provided medical evidence to support his case.
On Tuesday (17th July): A private complaint against PM Narendra Modi for alleged hate speech during the Lok Sabha campaign was dismissed by a Bengaluru court. The complaint, filed under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, claimed Modi aimed to divide the nation based on religion. The court ruled it did not warrant investigation.
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Former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa has been summoned to appear in court on July 15 in connection with a POCSO Act case, accused of sexually assaulting a minor girl. The summons followed a chargesheet filed by the Karnataka Police’s CID on June 27. The case was registered based on a complaint filed by the victim’s mother, who has since passed away.