The Central Bureau of Investigation filed caveats in the Supreme Court of India on pleas by Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia in the Delhi excise policy case, seeking to be heard before any interim relief is granted.
Surya Kant recused himself from hearing petitions challenging the law on appointment of Election Commissioners. A Bench including Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi was scheduled to hear the matter.
Today, On 20th March, The Chief Justice of India asked the lawyer to move the Delhi High Court after a runaway couple’s protection plea was mentioned before the Supreme Court of India. He questioned, “Why this step-motherly treatment to Article 226 jurisdiction?”
The Punjab & Haryana High Court said litigants cannot backtrack or blame their lawyer after withdrawing a case. It added that “a counsel is an officer of the court and not merely a mechanical agent of the litigant” while rejecting such excuses.
The Allahabad High Court heard a petition challenging Rahul Gandhi’s citizenship, directing inclusion of the Centre. Citing confidential Ministry of Home Affairs records, the judge held in-camera proceedings and reviewed submitted documents.
The Supreme Court sharply criticised a Dehradun lawyer for trying to block the Sainya Dham war memorial project. CJI Kant said, “You must have taken possession…those who sacrificed their lives for the nation deserve respect,” from us today.
The Madras High Court sharply criticised TN Minister S. Reghupathy for his remark on the Thiruparankundram Karthigai Deepam issue, saying, “I conclude that Thiru. Ragupathy has given a mischievous political spin to the turn of events.”
Today, 28th February, A Delhi court granted bail to Indian Youth Congress (IYC) President Uday Bhanu Chib in the case linked to shirtless protests at the India AI Impact Summit. The court allowed him relief while proceedings against him continue.
The Delhi High Court directed the Central Bureau of Investigation to file a status report on a plea seeking reinvestigation into the 1975 assassination of Lalit Narayan Mishra. Convicts have appealed, while family alleges real culprits were exonerated.
The Delhi High Court sharply rebuked a man already facing criminal contempt for repeatedly threatening judges. It directed contemnor to appear personally on March 23, warning that non-compliance would trigger coercive steps to secure his presence.
