The Allahabad High Court has rejected a petition seeking a criminal case against Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya over alleged fake degree claims. The court cited lack of merit after Supreme Court had earlier allowed delayed filing.
The Supreme Court is set to hear a petition seeking an FIR against Justice Yashwant Varma amid cash controversy allegations. Advocate Mathews Nedumpara argues for a criminal case instead of a transfer, challenging prior rulings that protect judges from such inquiries. Justice Varma denies allegations, claiming a conspiracy against him.
A Varanasi sessions court dismissed a plea seeking an FIR against Akhilesh Yadav and Asaduddin Owaisi for making controversial comments linked to the Kashi Vishwanath-Gyanvapi Mosque case. The court ruled no cognizable offense was established, rejecting advocate Harishankar Pandey’s claims of the leaders inciting communal tension and hurting Hindu sentiments.
Today (13th May): The Delhi High Court dismissed a plea seeking an FIR against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for alleged communal speeches during the election campaign, deeming it “misconceived” and “without merit.” The court emphasized the Election Commission of India’s independent authority to handle the matter, stating that it cannot intervene in the ECI’s proceedings.