The outgoing President of the Supreme Court Bar Association raised concerns about political parties’ influence on bar association elections, urging for impartiality to uphold legal ethics. He congratulated the new President but criticized political involvement in the elections. He also emphasized the need to amend voting rights and secure insurance for junior lawyers, calling for support from major corporations.
Sushil Kumar Modi’s passing raises concerns about the defamation case against Rahul Gandhi for his “Modi surname” remark. Legal experts confirm that Sushil Modi’s heirs can continue the lawsuit. If the family chooses not to proceed, the court may dismiss the case. Indian law allows heirs to pursue defamation cases on behalf of the deceased.
Former judges, including Justice Madan Lokur and Justice AP Shah, and journalist N Ram, have invited Narendra Modi and Rahul Gandhi to a public debate during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The invitation aims to promote transparency and informed decision-making. They stress the need for substantive dialogue and informed public discourse on national issues.
Today, On 25th April,The Karnataka High Court criticized declining standards of political discourse during election campaigns in the context of DK Shivakumar’s case. The court granted interim relief to Shivakumar, criticizing the FIR against him for breaching the Model Code of Conduct. It also emphasized the need for caution in political speeches to avoid legal issues.
Yesterday, 8th April, The Delhi Police declined to file an FIR against Congress Leader Mallikarjun Kharge for alleged hate speech, citing jurisdictional constraints. A court issued a summons, directing the investigating officer to appear at the next hearing on May 24th. The complaint involved Kharge’s speech during a Karnataka election rally, comparing Mr. Modi to a poisonous snake.
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 Monday (18th March): The Supreme Court overturned the High Court decision annulling Congress leader Mohammed Moquim’s 2019 MLA win for Barabati in Cuttack. Moquim can retain his position with restrictions, including inability to vote in assembly. The controversy arose from allegations of undisclosed criminal cases and property details during the election. The next hearing is scheduled for May 10, 2024.
Special Public Prosecutor Achintya Dwivedi informed PTI that the case pertains to accusations of misuse of funds designated for providing artificial limbs and equipment, which were intended for distribution by a trust overseen by Salman Khurshid and his spouse Louise Khurshid during the fiscal year 2009-2010. A special court in Uttar Pradesh has issued an […]