The Delhi High Court today criticized X Corp for not complying with the order to remove Congress leaders’ posts alleging journalist Rajat Sharma used foul language. The court emphasized the need for neutrality and due process. X Corp’s resistance was questioned, and the court accepted an ad interim request, while the interim relief application will be heard on July 11.
The Delhi High Court found Uday Pal Singh guilty of criminal contempt for making defamatory accusations against judges in a social media video. Singh accused the judges of favoring the Delhi Development Authority and engaging in illegal activities. Despite Singh’s apology, the Court did not accept his explanation and has scheduled a further hearing.
Today (6th May): The Supreme Court bench, led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Chandrachud, has halted land clearance for the proposed Silchar Greenfield Airport. The Court found that authorities violated the 2006 EIA notification by conducting extensive clearance without proper environmental clearance. The NGT was criticized for dismissing the plea without verification, and the Court directed no further action until an EIA report is available.
Today (4th April): The Calcutta High Court has accepted Tata Steel’s writ petition challenging the denial of a loan waiver from the Steel Development Fund (SDF), where the loan amount totaled Rs 2,751.17 crore. This follows the Union Ministry of Steel rejecting their appeal, sparking the recent filing and first hearing for this case.