Justice G R Swaminathan of the Madurai Bench expressed anguish over repeatedly summoning officials for contempt. He said citing law and order to defy court orders is unacceptable and reflects a serious breakdown of the legal framework system.
The Delhi High Court has requested the Enforcement Directorate’s response to Arvind Kejriwal’s challenge against trial court summons related to the excise policy case. The next hearing is set for September 10, 2025, as Kejriwal contests the legality of previous orders concerning his summons in the ongoing investigation into alleged money laundering.
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap faces legal issues over controversial remarks about the Brahmin community. A Surat court has summoned him for a hearing on May 7, despite his public apology. Complaints against him continue to rise, with allegations that he has previously insulted religious sentiments, escalating his legal troubles further.
A local court in Bareilly summoned Congress MP Rahul Gandhi to appear on January 7 regarding his comments during the Lok Sabha elections. The summons came after a plea from Pankaj Pathak, alleging that Gandhi’s remarks aimed to incite class hatred for political gain. Gandhi also staged a protest against Amit Shah’s remarks on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
Satyendar Jain, an AAP leader, filed a defamation case against BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj, accusing her of making harmful and baseless allegations during a TV interview, which he claims damaged his reputation. The legal dispute highlights escalating defamation lawsuits in political conflicts, reflecting the ongoing rivalry between AAP and BJP.
The Delhi court has summoned Lalu Yadav and his sons, including Tej Pratap Yadav, to appear on October 7 regarding the Land-For-Job-Scam allegations. The Yadav family faces serious charges of money laundering and misuse of power, linked to land transfers during Lalu’s tenure as Railway Minister from 2004 to 2009.
Today (20th March): The Allahabad High Court demanded explanations for withholding annuities for nine temples in Vrindavan, emphasizing the automatic transfer of funds to temple accounts at the start of each financial year. Concerned about bureaucratic delays, the court rebuked the need for legal intervention and summoned officials to ensure timely disbursement.