The Karnataka High Court dismissed a PIL challenging the appointment of DK Shivakumar as Deputy Chief Minister and the swearing-in of the State Cabinet, calling it “frivolous” and “a publicity stunt.” The Court also imposed a Rs.50,000 cost on the petitioner for wasting judicial time.
The Delhi High Court convicted Pradeep Aggarwal for criminal contempt of court due to attempting to extort money via a petition against alleged illegal construction. The court imposed a Rs.1 lakh fine and ordered his presence throughout the day. The bench, while emphasizing the severity of his conduct, considered Aggarwal’s remorse in delivering the punishment.
