The Chhattisgarh High Court has banned litigants from bringing mobile phones and electronic devices into courtrooms to ensure decorum and integrity in proceedings. This rule applies to both switched-on and off devices. Violations will face penalties under the 2022 Live Streaming Rules, emphasizing the seriousness of maintaining courtroom discipline.
During the bail hearing of the accused in the Sambhal Jama Masjid violence case, a man entered the courtroom with a personal laptop. The District Government Advocate objected, citing the Evidence Act, which prohibits such use in court. In response, the judge ordered the man to leave with his laptop. The court emphasized that such incidents should not happen again.
The Delhi High Court on Monday (13th Jan) has directed Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair to request the return of his electronic devices seized by police in 2022, following a tweet he posted in 2018. Zubair alleges unlawful seizure during a police raid and claims the tweet was posted from a lost mobile phone.
Today (6th May): Delhi’s Lieutenant Governor has recommended the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to probe into allegations of political funding received by Arvind Kejriwal’s party from the “Sikhs For Justice” group. Kejriwal, currently in Tihar Jail, faces legal challenges, and the situation remains uncertain, with potential implications for Delhi’s governance and administration.