In a defamation case filed in the Delhi High Court, BJD MP Pinaki Misra accuses advocate Jai Anant Dehadrai of making baseless corruption allegations, referring to him as “Canning Lane,” “Odia Babu,” and the “Dalal of Puri.” Misra seeks an apology, damages, and removal of defamatory content from Twitter and news platforms. The suit highlights Misra’s limited interaction with Dehadrai and his association with Dehadrai’s former partner, TMC leader Mahua Moitra. Dehadrai allegedly accused Moitra and Misra of bribery and corruption. Dehadrai repeatedly posted defamatory tweets accusing Misra of criminal involvement, and also established an anonymous account to disseminate defamatory accusations. Misra’s defamation case has been filed with the assistance of advocate Samudra Sarangi.
Today, Delhi High Court will review Arvind Kejriwal’s plea challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate over an excise policy scam. Kejriwal, Delhi’s Chief Minister, alleges unlawful detention and seeks immediate release. He asserts that the arrest is politically motivated, claiming unfair use of the Enforcement Directorate by the Bharatiya Janata Party. The controversy involves allegations of corrupt practices related to the liquor policy.
Today(on 23rd March), A Delhi court has extended the Enforcement Directorate’s custody of BRS leader K. Kavitha by three days in connection with the Delhi excise policy case. The court upheld the ED’s request for the custody extension and set March 26 as the new deadline. Kavitha’s legal team has submitted a bail application, but the ED has objected, citing the ongoing investigation. Kavitha denies any wrongdoing and alleges political motives in the case.
Today(on 22nd March),Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi’s Chief Minister, has been handed to the Directorate of Enforcement amid allegations of the Delhi Excise Policy scam. The 6-day remand was granted until March 28, following legal contentions. The case involves alleged money laundering of Rs. 45 crores during the Goa elections, implicating Kejriwal as a “key conspirator.”
The Calcutta High Court has ordered the state’s chief secretary to expedite prosecution sanction for individuals involved in the West Bengal school job scam, including former minister Partha Chatterjee. The directive aims to address prolonged undertrial detention and prevent erosion of public confidence in the administration, emphasizing the need for timely decisions.