The Calcutta High Court directed TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee to appear on July 15 for recording his voice sample in an election campaign remarks case. The Court ordered full cooperation with the investigation while directing police to ensure his safety and prevent any harassment.
The Election Commission of India informed the Madras High Court that it is reviewing guidelines to strengthen restrictions on the use of children in election campaigns. The exercise follows allegations of minors being involved in political campaigning and electoral influence during the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi approached the Madhya Pradesh High Court expressing regret over alleged defamatory remarks against Kartikeya Singh Chouhan. The application stated that the comments made during an election campaign were not intended to refer to Kartikeya, in a defamation case filed before Bhopal court.
The Delhi High Court Today (Jan 29) denied AAP MLA Naresh Balyan’s request for custody parole, which he sought to help in his wife’s election campaign. Arrested for alleged links to gangster Kapil Sangwan’s crime syndicate, Balyan failed to meet the strict bail conditions under MCOCA. Despite his lawyer citing a Supreme Court ruling on Tahir Hussain, the court ruled his case was different and refused relief.
The Delhi High Court Today (Jan 29) denied AAP MLA Naresh Balyan’s request for custody parole, which he sought to help in his wife’s election campaign. Arrested for alleged links to gangster Kapil Sangwan’s crime syndicate, Balyan failed to meet the strict bail conditions under MCOCA. Despite his lawyer citing a Supreme Court ruling on Tahir Hussain, the court ruled his case was different and refused relief.
Tahir Hussain, a former AAP councillor accused in the Delhi riots case involving the death of IB officer Ankit Sharma, seeks interim bail from the Delhi High Court to contest the upcoming Assembly elections as an AIMIM candidate. He requires this bail to file nomination papers and campaign effectively before the February elections.
On Friday( 19th July), Lokpal rejected a complaint against PM Narendra Modi and Rahul Gandhi, citing lack of substantial evidence. The complaint alleged receipt of black money from industrialists Adani and Ambani based on a campaign speech by Modi. The decision emphasized the speech’s speculative nature and lack of concrete evidence, leading to the dismissal of the complaint.
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Today (29th May): The Supreme Court of India has denied Arvind Kejriwal’s request for a 7-day extension of interim bail in a corruption case related to the Delhi liquor policy. The court deemed the plea “not maintainable,” citing the option to seek regular bail. Kejriwal’s counsel emphasized health complications and the need for medical examination. Despite plea, the court instructed surrender by June 2.