Today, On 3rd March, A Delhi court asked a Congress leader to provide information to AAP leaders Atishi and Sanjay Singh in a defamation case. The lawsuit stems from allegations made during a December 26 press conference, where Atishi and Singh accused Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit of accepting crores from the BJP. They also claimed that Congress was colluding with the BJP to defeat AAP.
NEW DELHI: The Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi has given the Delhi Police 60 more days to complete their investigation in the MCOCA (Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act) case against former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Naresh Balyan. The police had requested 90 days, but the court only approved a 60-day extension.
Assam ended the 90-year-old tradition of granting a ‘Namaz break’ in the state assembly. AIUDF MLA Rafiqul Islam expressed disappointment, calling it a decision enforced by the ruling majority. He argued that such changes should consider all voices in a democratic setup. The move sparked political debate over religious accommodations in legislative proceedings.
NEW DELHI: Today, 12th Feb, The Supreme Court of India is set to hear a series of petitions on February 19, challenging the validity of the new rules for appointing the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners (ECs). This hearing will take place just a day after the retirement of the current CEC, Rajiv Kumar, on February 18.
NEW DELHI: Senior Congress leaders have approached the Supreme Court. They have filed a petition requesting that the Election Commission of India (ECI) be directed to upload Form 17C on its official website immediately after polling concludes.Form 17C provides important details about the number of votes cast at each polling station. The public interest litigation (PIL) also seeks an urgent interim order from the Supreme Court, directing the Election Commission to upload Form 17C for the upcoming Delhi Assembly Elections 2025 and all future elections without delay.
Today, On 3rd February, The Delhi High Court summoned Congress leader Shashi Tharoor in a defamation case filed by BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar. Chandrasekhar alleges that Tharoor made false statements during the 2024 General Elections, damaging his reputation. He is seeking Rs.10 crore in damages along with a public apology. The court has asked Tharoor to respond to the allegations.
