Today, On 20th November, Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy appeared before the CBI special court in Hyderabad in connection with the disproportionate assets case. The hearing focused on allegations of quid pro quo deals allegedly linked to his tenure.
The Allahabad High Court ruled that detention under social pressure cannot justify the act, declaring the police action against an interfaith couple unlawful and stating that such detention without legal authority only increases the illegality of the act.
In the Farmer Protest Retweet Row a Court in punjab orders Kangana Ranaut to appear in person on October 27 in a defamation case, rejecting her request to attend via video conferencing. Case relates to her controversial comments on Mahinder Kaur during 2020-21 protests.
The Delhi High Court criticised an advocate for attending a virtual hearing while standing in a park, calling it a violation of court decorum. It urged Bar Associations to sensitise lawyers on maintaining professionalism during VC proceedings.
TMC leader Kunal Ghosh is likely to appear before a three-judge bench of the Calcutta High Court on June 16. As per sources, he has been asked to be present at 12:30 pm that day.
NEW DELHI: Today (16th Dec): The Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi has issued a criminal defamation notice to BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj following AAP leader Satyendar Jain’s allegations of defamatory remarks made during a TV interview on October 5, 2023. Jain accuses Swaraj of damaging his reputation through false claims regarding seized assets, prompting legal proceedings scheduled for December 20.
Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition, faces legal challenges with two cases filed against him for derogatory remarks about the Modi surname and comments about former BJP president Amit Shah. He has failed to appear in court for scheduled hearings, prompting requests for a warrant and garnering significant media attention for its potential impact on the political landscape in India.
On Thursday( 25th April), Pragya Singh Thakur, accused in the 2008 Malegaon bomb blast case, finally appeared in court after previous non-appearances, citing illness. Despite claiming illness, she submitted her statement in court and sought permission for a thumb impression due to palm weakness. The court granted her request. The trial, overseen by the NIA, is progressing with thorough examinations and statements.
Today (26th March) BRS leader K Kavitha has been remanded to judicial custody until April 9 in connection with the Delhi Excise Policy case. The Enforcement Directorate raised concerns over her potential influence on witnesses and evidence tampering if released. Kavitha contested her arrest, alleging it to be a political laundering case, and vowed to fight it out.
Today (26th March) BRS leader K Kavitha appeared in court for the Delhi excise policy scam after her arrest and ED appearance. The Supreme Court petitioned her arrest and remand, contesting legal compliance. Kavitha was accused of associating with top AAP leaders and remains in ED custody until March 26. Court permission was granted for further interrogations.
