A Delhi court has ordered that charges be framed against Uphaar cinema tragedy convict Sushil Ansal for allegedly concealing criminal cases and giving false information during the renewal of his passport. The court held that sufficient material exists to proceed against him.
NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has refused to entertain a petition demanding legal action against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Mukesh Kumar Ahlawat. The petition alleged that Ahlawat had hidden key details in documents submitted to the Election Commission of India (ECI). Justice Subramonium Prasad dismissed the petition, stating that it did not challenge any specific election of Ahlawat.
NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Monday directed the state government and the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to take strict action against “dummy” schools operating in the national capital. These schools allegedly grant Delhi domicile benefits to students from other states without requiring them to attend regular classes.
NEW DELHI: On Monday, the Supreme Court temporarily stayed the criminal proceedings against Tamil Nadu Opposition Leader Edappadi K Palaniswami. The case involved allegations that Palaniswami had submitted false information about his wealth and education in his election affidavit for the 2021 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
The Uttarakhand Government informed the High Court that no permission was granted for a maha panchayat organized by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad, scheduled for December 1, related to demands for demolishing a mosque. The Court emphasized maintaining law and order and scheduled a hearing for December 5 amid rising tensions in the area.
A case has been filed against BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal for insulting Rahul Gandhi during a public meeting. The Supreme Court issued a notice regarding a petition to challenge Yatnal’s election. He also faces accusations of spreading misinformation aimed at destabilizing the Congress government in Karnataka, raising concerns among officials.
The Delhi High Court ordered the removal of social media posts and videos alleging that journalist Rajat Sharma abused Congress leader Ragini Nayak, citing false information and potential harm to Sharma’s reputation. The court mandated the removal of specified posts, directing the privatization of public domain videos until further orders, and affirmed that this action does not violate freedom of speech.
The All India Bar Association (AIBA) has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take legal action against Google for spreading false information about him. The AIBA’s Chairman accused Google of violating Indian Penal Code sections 153A, 500, and 505 and emphasized the accountability of developers for AI-generated content. The move aims to safeguard democratic processes and leaders’ reputations.
