Today (30th April): Former Tamil Nadu Minister V. Senthil Balaji’s court remand has been extended until June 4th in connection with a money laundering case related to a cash-for-jobs scam during his tenure as Transport Minister. The court has instructed the verification of original bank records. Balaji’s bail plea has faced rejections, and the Supreme Court is set to hear the case.
The Supreme Court is set to hear Arvind Kejriwal’s plea against possible arrest on Monday, April 29th. The plea is related to a defamation case filed by a former DDA vice-chairman. Kejriwal argues that his arrest undermines democracy and accuses the ED of misusing its power for political purposes. The controversy centers on alleged corruption in Delhi’s excise policy.
The Society of Indian Law Firms (SILF) urged law firms to refrain from mass poaching, emphasizing the importance of adhering to its Code of Conduct stressing basic courtesies when recruiting from other firms. SILF condemned attempts to undermine the judiciary, highlighting the need for fair and impartial administration of justice.
Today (20th March): The Madras High Court rejected a petition to revoke the lotus flower symbol allocation to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The petitioner argued that using the national flower as a political symbol disgraces national integrity. The court questioned the petitioner’s standing and dismissed the plea, directing him to deposit evidence of genuine concern.
Judgment echoes justice for families of overseas workers, awarding a substantial Rs 37 lakh compensation In a groundbreaking decision highlighting the entitlements of families with members employed overseas, the Gujarat High Court has delivered a substantial judgment, granting compensation of Rs 37 lakh to the kin of a deceased individual who worked abroad. This significant […]
