MUMBAI: Popular Bollywood filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan is in legal trouble after a criminal complaint was filed against her for allegedly making an offensive comment about the Hindu festival of Holi.
YouTuber Samay Raina summoned for the second time by Maharashtra’s cyber cell over podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia’s controversial remark on India’s Got Latent. A viral clip featuring a shocking question about parental intimacy triggered outrage, leading to legal action and debates on free speech. While Allahbadia apologized, Raina deleted all episodes and assured cooperation. The case has now reached Parliament, with authorities summoning over 40 people, including influencers and show producers.
The Delhi High Court Today (Jan 29) directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to take strict action against political parties using “vilifying” content in election campaigns. This comes after a PIL alleged spam calls and voice messages were misleading voters by claiming that freebies would be withdrawn if they didn’t vote for a specific party. The court emphasized that the ECI must ensure free and fair elections and prevent misleading political ads, including voice calls.
The Kerala High Court Today (Jan 27) closed the case concerning the exhumation of Gopan Swamy, a Hindu monk whose family claimed he attained ‘Samadhi’ rather than dying. Despite their opposition citing Hindu beliefs, authorities investigated after locals raised suspicions, uncovering his body in a sitting posture. Following a post-mortem, the body was returned to the family, concluding the controversy.
The Rajasthan High Court Today (Jan 9) ordered a status quo on the 2021 Sub-Inspector Recruitment Exam as the government deliberates its cancellation. Justice Sameer Jain warned against contempt of court, urging strict adherence to the order. Advocates on both sides argued over delays and ongoing field postings, with the next hearing set for February 10.
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The Supreme Court, led by Justice Abhay S. Oka, raised concerns about the filing of false cases impacting the judicial system’s integrity. Highlighting recent patterns of misconduct, the Court plans to implement guidelines for enhanced scrutiny in case filings. Discussions will focus on advocate conduct and the senior designation process, with further reviews scheduled.
Delhi High Court’s Chief Justice Manmohan sworn in Today (Dec 5) as a judge of the Supreme Court of India under the cloud of controversial senior advocate designations. The Supreme Court Collegium, which comprises Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna and Justices B.R. Gavai, Surya Kant, Hrishkesh Roy and Abay S. Oka, had made a recommendation to elevate Justice Manmohan to the Supreme Court on November 28, 2024.
The Calcutta High Court dismissed the case against the film “The Diary of West Bengal” on Thursday, citing a Supreme Court ruling on banning books or movies. Chief Justice TS Shivagnam emphasized that individuals have the choice to watch or not watch, and criticism is a right in a democratic society, stating that there are more pressing issues to address. The film’s director clarified that it was not intended to undermine the honor of Bengal and was based on factual information. The controversy arose following the release of the film’s trailer, which featured events in Bengal and characters resembling political figures, including a version of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
The Government introduced the Bhartiya Vayuyan Vidheyak Bill 2024 to replace the outdated Aircraft Act of 1934, aligning with the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative to boost business efficiency in the civil aviation sector. The bill aims to streamline processes, enhance regulatory clarity, and empower the government to manage airspace effectively, but has sparked controversy over its Hindi naming.