Today(on 9th July),The Supreme Court reprimanded advocate Ashok Pandey for not depositing a Rs 50,000 fine for filing a “meritless” plea and directed him to pay within two weeks. Justices Abhay S. Oka and Augustine George Masih rejected Pandey’s request for more time, despite his claim of filing petitions in support of former CJI Dipak Misra in 2018 during allegations against Misra.
Today(May 30th), former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s judicial custody was extended by two weeks amid a land scam investigation involving 8.46 acres in Bargai. This decision followed Soren’s virtual court appearance.
A public interest litigation (PIL) petition case filed before the Delhi High Court seeking registration of a first information report (FIR) against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s wife Sunita Kejriwal for posting video clips of court hearings on social media.
Today(on 27th May), AAP’s Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal broke down in court during a hearing on an alleged assault at CM Arvind Kejriwal’s residence. This followed claims by Bibhav Kumar’s lawyer that Maliwal strategically chose a CCTV-free spot, suggesting she wielded authority.
The Telangana High Court rejected the Delhi police’s lunch motion on 9th May, in the Amit Shah morphed video case, allowing further investigation. The court instructed the police to follow due process and approach the lower court for necessary actions. The case involves allegations of doctoring a video clip of Amit Shah, leading to arrests and ongoing investigations by the Delhi and Hyderabad police.
Today (9th May): The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in response to Lava Mobiles’ Managing Director Hariom Rai’s plea seeking an extension of interim bail in the Vivo PMLA case. The Court emphasized Rai’s critical health condition and scheduled a further hearing on May 13. This comes amid allegations of fraudulent activities involving Chinese shareholders of Grand Prospect International Communication Private Ltd. and the subsequent money laundering case.
Today (18th April): The Enforcement Directorate alleged that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, in custody for an excise scam case, is consuming high-sugar foods despite being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes to establish grounds for medical bail. The court has directed Tihar jail authorities to provide a report on Kejriwal’s diet chart to verify the allegations. Kejriwal’s counsel cited fluctuating blood sugar levels and sought permission for a consultation. Supporters expressed concerns over his treatment in jail.
Today (20th March): The Congress party has taken the Income Tax reassessment matter to the Delhi High Court, urging for an urgent hearing. The party’s legal representatives stated that the authorities have reopened assessments for four years. This comes after the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal rejected a plea to stay a notice demanding over Rs 100 crore in outstanding taxes.
The Supreme Court is currently examining the Electoral Bond Scheme, which has raised significant concerns regarding the anonymity of political donations and potential corruption. The scheme was introduced through amendments to four key legislations: the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act, 2010 (FCRA), Representation of the People Act, 1951 (RPA), Income Tax (IT) Act, 1961, and the […]
Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Article 370 Abrogation: Emphasis on Comprehensive Consultations In the ongoing Supreme Court hearings regarding the abrogation of Article 370, Senior Advocate Rakesh Dwivedi asserted that the decision to abrogate the article was taken after comprehensive consultations, including with Members of Parliament (MPs) from Jammu and Kashmir. The court is currently […]
