A complaint has been filed against Sonia Gandhi in a Bihar court over her remarks on the President. The plea alleges that her statement was disrespectful and sought legal action. The court is expected to hear the matter soon. This has created political reactions from various parties.
Today, On 19th October, Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud highlighted the Supreme Court’s role as a people’s court, emphasizing judicial independence and the need to balance with legislative and executive branches. He cautioned against evaluating the court based on outcomes, advocating for access to justice and advancing technology to enhance transparency in judicial processes.
The Supreme Court, today (24th Sept) led by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, will review petitions on Sept 24 concerning sub-classification within Scheduled Castes for reservation benefits. The Court had previously ruled that states can implement such classifications based on data demonstrating backwardness. This decision overturned a past ruling affirming SCs as a homogeneous class.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has appealed on 18th july to the Calcutta High Court to challenge an order prohibiting defamatory statements against Governor CV Ananda Bose. The order, issued in response to a defamation suit, restrains Banerjee and others from making such statements until August 14. The appeal has not yet been scheduled for a hearing.
Today, On 16th July, The Calcutta High Court restrained West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and others from making defamatory statements against Governor CV Ananda Bose, citing harm to his reputation. This comes in response to a defamation suit filed by the Governor. Banerjee’s counsel plans to substantiate her statements with relevant documents, with the next hearing scheduled for August 14.