An assistant professor, a woman scholar, and her mother have been booked for abetment to suicide after a court order in connection with the February death of a 24-year-old IIT Kanpur PhD student.
A Delhi court dismissed a woman’s defamation complaint against her husband, who had accused her of cruelty and adultery in a divorce petition. The court emphasized that defamation requires intention to harm reputation. It also cautioned against using the criminal justice system for personal disputes, reinforcing that legal proceedings should not be misused.
Today, On 22nd January, BJP MP Parvesh Verma filed a Rs.100-crore defamation suit against AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann over alleged false statements. Verma claims the AAP made baseless accusations to influence voters, while Kejriwal criticized Verma’s remarks on Punjabis and demanded an apology. Verma pledged to use any awarded damages for the development of the New Delhi constituency.
Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has requested a high-level judicial investigation into central and state agencies, alleging conspiracies to falsely implicate him in scams linked to the “coal levy” and the Mahadev betting app. He argues that these actions aim to damage his reputation for political reasons.
The Supreme Court today issued a notice in a PIL for increased awareness of anti-rape laws in schools and society. It responds to rising violence against women, emphasizing the need for effective communication of laws. The petition questions the efficacy of harsh punishments and highlights the importance of transforming societal attitudes through education and awareness.
The Supreme Court today has deferred the hearing on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s defamation case for 6 weeks to allow time for a settlement. Kejriwal expressed willingness to apologize but not under the complainant’s conditions. This request comes after a 2019 order summoning Kejriwal, stressing the need for responsibility in retweeting content.
Today (3rd June): Two BJP candidates, Pranat Tudu and Rekha Patra, along with party workers, approached the Calcutta High Court to address alleged false police complaints hindering their participation in vote counting for the Lok Sabha election. The court scheduled a hearing and also received petitions from BJP workers identifying themselves as party counting agents. The BJP has requested re-elections in 412 polling booths, alleging widespread election malpractices, and criticized the ruling Trinamool Congress for favoring tactics that led to clashes and injuries.