Lipika Mitra has filed a criminal defamation case against Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in a Delhi court, alleging defamatory statements that harmed her reputation. The court has issued a notice for Sitharaman to respond by June 12. The case has attracted public attention due to its political implications and the parties involved.
Sonipat, Haryana: A court in Sonipat has scheduled the next hearing for tomorrow i.e March 20 in a criminal case filed by the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) against Arvind Kejriwal, former Delhi Chief Minister and AAP national convener. The case is related to his statement calling Yamuna water poisonous and accusing the Haryana government of supplying unsafe water to Delhi.
The Supreme Court expressed concerns over the misuse of criminal law in civil disputes during a case involving allegations of misconduct in a property sale deed transfer. The petitioner challenged the Allahabad High Court’s refusal to quash charges under the IPC, contending that civil matters should not escalate into criminal cases. The next hearing is set for March 2025.
On Friday(17th May), The Supreme Court has asked Janata Dal (Secular) leader BB Patil to respond to Karnataka government’s plea against quashing a criminal complaint for damaging EVMs. The notice was issued by a Bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Satish Chandra Sharma, challenging a 2023 Karnataka High Court order.
Today (14th May): The Supreme Court refused to intervene in the Punjab and Haryana High Court’s decision to dismiss a criminal complaint against Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh Insan, upholding the order. The courts found no evidence of intent to insult religious sentiments in his remarks about Sant Kabir and Guru Ravidas, based on historical context.