CAT Patna Refuses To Quash Disciplinary Proceedings Against IPS Officer Accused Over Fake Chief Justice Calls

Timing alone does not prove mala fides, the Central Administrative Tribunal has held in refusing to quash disciplinary proceedings against an IPS officer accused of involvement in a plot to impersonate a former Patna High Court Chief Justice. The State has been asked to try to finish the inquiry within six months. Patna: A charge […]

Delhi High Court Allows Sameer Wankhede To Move Mumbai Court Over His Allegedly Defamatory Portrayal In ‘Ba*ds Of Bollywood’

Today, On 3rd February, The Delhi High Court on Tuesday allowed IRS officer Sameer Wankhede to approach the City Civil and Sessions Court in Dindoshi, Mumbai. He may file a suit over his allegedly defamatory portrayal in Aryan Khan’s Netflix series now.

Court Lacks the Jurisdiction to Entertain the Plaint: Delhi High Court Rejects Sameer Wankhede’s Suit Against Aryan Khan’s Netflix Show”

Today, On 29th January, The Delhi High Court dismissed Sameer Wankhede’s defamation suit over Aryan Khan’s Netflix series, holding it had no jurisdiction. It ruled, “This Court lacks the jurisdiction to entertain the plaint,” and allowed him to move a competent court.

Malice In Law And Personal Vendetta: CAT Quashes Charge Against Sameer Wankhede, Slams CBIC

The CAT principal bench quashed the CBIC’s disciplinary charge against IRS officer Sameer Wankhede, calling it retaliation. The Tribunal said the chain of events showed “malice in law and personal vendetta” and a colourable exercise of power overall.