A Varanasi Sessions Court set aside a magistrate court order refusing to entertain a plea against Rahul Gandhi over remarks allegedly describing Lord Ram as a “mythological figure.” The Court directed fresh consideration of the request for FIR registration, reopening examination of whether any criminal offence is disclosed.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court held that a father’s obligation toward his daughters includes funding higher education and not merely providing basic maintenance. Stressing that women empowerment must be implemented in practice, the Court directed payment of Rs 46.26 lakh towards the daughters’ medical and engineering education expenses.
The Allahabad High Court held that a daughter-in-law is not legally required to maintain her parents-in-law under Section 125 CrPC / Section 144 BNSS. The Court clarified that moral responsibility cannot be treated as a legal obligation unless the law specifically provides for it.
Jharkhand High Court gave major relief to Rahul Gandhi by striking down a Chaibasa court’s cognisance order. The Court held the proceedings were “illegal and procedurally defective.”
A Mumbai court fined cricketer Prithvi Shaw Rs 100 for not filing his reply to Sapna Gill’s plea in the molestation case. The hearing has now been adjourned to December 16.
Dr. Mohankumar, accused of money laundering related to securing a medical seat for a public servant’s daughter, had his discharge application rejected by the Karnataka High Court. The court emphasized that evidence collected warranted proceeding with the trial, finding unexplained cash deposits raised significant suspicions. The case will continue.
Today (13th March): The Madras High Court has denied an interim stay on the trial proceedings of a money laundering case involving former T.N. Minister V. Senthilbalaji. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has been directed to submit its counter affidavit by April 25 in response to Senthilbalaji’s revision petition challenging the decision not to postpone the trial. This comes after concerns were raised about potential injustice if the accused is first convicted in the money laundering case and subsequently acquitted in another case.
