Today, On 25th April, A Delhi court denied issuing a notice to Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald case. The court stated, “At this stage, it’s not required” to proceed with the notice.
More than 60 candidates from the INDIA bloc have filed petitions contesting the Maharashtra election results, alleging serious irregularities. The complaints cite issues like duplicate voting, failure to disclose criminal records and assets, EVM malfunctions, voter bribery, and lack of transparency in the electoral process. The petitioners claim these discrepancies undermined the fairness of the polls and are demanding a thorough investigation. The cases are currently under judicial review.
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Today, On 22th August, The Karnataka High Court issued a temporary stay on legal proceedings against State IT Minister Priyank Kharge related to a 2022 protest march. This decision follows the Supreme Court’s previous stay on proceedings against other Congress leaders. The case illustrates the intersection of political activism and legal accountability in Karnataka.
The social media company ‘X’ Corp today has contested a Delhi High Court order requiring the removal of allegedly defamatory posts about journalist Rajat Sharma globally, arguing that it violates international law and encroaches on other countries’ sovereignty. The court case involves a defamation suit filed by Sharma in response to abusive content on social media and TV.
Today, On 22nd July, The Delhi High Court instructed Subramanian Swamy, Sonia Gandhi, and Rahul Gandhi to submit written arguments in the National Herald case within four weeks. Any submissions after this period will incur a cost of Rs 15,000. The court scheduled the case for arguments on October 29, following a plea from Swamy seeking to present evidence.
X Corp (formerly Twitter) has approached the Delhi High Court, asserting that a video allegedly showing journalist Rajat Sharma using foul language against Congress spokesperson Ragini Nayak is neither fake nor edited. They seek to vacate an interim order directing the removal of the video from their platform and accounts of Congress leaders.
The Delhi High Court ordered the removal of social media posts and videos alleging that journalist Rajat Sharma abused Congress leader Ragini Nayak, citing false information and potential harm to Sharma’s reputation. The court mandated the removal of specified posts, directing the privatization of public domain videos until further orders, and affirmed that this action does not violate freedom of speech.
Today(on 14th June), The Delhi High Court reserves its decision on journalist Rajat Sharma’s plea against Congress leaders for alleging foul language on live TV. Sharma seeks interim relief and defamation damages from Ragini Nayak, Jairam Ramesh, and Pawan Khera. The court’s order is crucial for defamation cases involving media personalities and political figures, highlighting tensions between the press and political entities in India.
The Supreme Court suspended criminal proceedings against Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Congress leaders following a protest march in 2022. The legal pause raises questions about the right to peaceful protest and its limits under Indian law. This case underscores the delicate balance between the right to protest and maintaining public order, with broader implications for public demonstrations in India.
