Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra has once again failed to appear before the Mumbai Police in connection with a case involving his alleged ‘traitor’ remark. According to officials, this marks the third instance of Kamra skipping police summons. The case stems from a complaint regarding a controversial comment he made. Authorities are now considering further action due to his repeated non-compliance.
A Mumbai court has granted bail to 12 individuals, including Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) leader Rahul Kanal, who were arrested for vandalizing The Habitat Studio in Khar. The incident occurred amid a controversy involving comedian Kunal Kamra, whom the accused claimed had insulted Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde. Following their arrest by Khar police, the court decided to release them on bail. The case sparked debates over political intolerance and freedom of expression in India.
Today, On 11th July, The Allahabad High Court Bar Association passed a resolution to stop addressing judges as “My Lord” or “Your Lordship,” stressing that judges are not deities. The decision led to a strike, and non-compliance will result in disciplinary measures including termination of membership. The strike is extended, and the meeting attendees discussed further actions and resolutions.
The Telangana High Court ordered a lower court to expedite the complaint filed by a BJP leader against Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, for alleged remarks against the BJP during the Lok Sabha election campaign. The directive aims to speed up the judicial process, instructing the court to conduct proceedings promptly.
The Supreme Court set to review a petition about reported voter numbers, raising concerns about potential discrepancies. The NGO Association of Democratic Reforms requested the Election Commission of India to disclose voting numbers and upload scanned copies of Form 17C. Various opposition parties are seeking transparency and accountability from the ECI. Opposition leaders highlighted significant discrepancies.