Delhi High Court Allows Sameer Wankhede To Move Mumbai Court Over His Allegedly Defamatory Portrayal In ‘Ba*ds Of Bollywood’

Today, On 3rd February, The Delhi High Court on Tuesday allowed IRS officer Sameer Wankhede to approach the City Civil and Sessions Court in Dindoshi, Mumbai. He may file a suit over his allegedly defamatory portrayal in Aryan Khan’s Netflix series now.

Court Lacks the Jurisdiction to Entertain the Plaint: Delhi High Court Rejects Sameer Wankhede’s Suit Against Aryan Khan’s Netflix Show”

Today, On 29th January, The Delhi High Court dismissed Sameer Wankhede’s defamation suit over Aryan Khan’s Netflix series, holding it had no jurisdiction. It ruled, “This Court lacks the jurisdiction to entertain the plaint,” and allowed him to move a competent court.

State Information Commission Cannot Restrict Number of RTIs a Citizen Can File in a Year: Orissa HC Sets Aside 12-Application Limit

The Orissa High Court held that the Odisha Information Commission acted unjustifiably by restricting a litigant to only 12 RTI applications per year. It ruled that the Commission cannot limit the number of RTIs a citizen can file in a year.

Malice In Law And Personal Vendetta: CAT Quashes Charge Against Sameer Wankhede, Slams CBIC

The CAT principal bench quashed the CBIC’s disciplinary charge against IRS officer Sameer Wankhede, calling it retaliation. The Tribunal said the chain of events showed “malice in law and personal vendetta” and a colourable exercise of power overall.

Interfered During I-PAC Raids, Participated in Dharna: ED Urges Supreme Court to Suspend WB DGP

The Enforcement Directorate has moved the Supreme Court seeking suspension of West Bengal DGP Rajeev Kumar, alleging interference in the I-PAC raid on Pratik Jain. It also reminded the Court that Kumar earlier joined a dharna with Mamata Banerjee. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) submitted a new petition to the Supreme Court, seeking to suspend West […]

“Right to Clean Water Is a Fundamental Right”: MP High Court Summons Chief Secretary Over Indore Water Deaths

Taking serious note of deaths caused by contaminated drinking water in Indore, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the Chief Secretary to appear via video conferencing and explain steps taken to prevent similar incidents across the State. The Court termed the issue a public health emergency and said the right to life under Article 21 includes access to safe and clean drinking water.

AgustaWestland Scam: Court Orders Release Of Christian Michel From Custody In ED Case

Today, On 20th December, The Delhi Court ordered the release of Christian Michel from custody in the Enforcement Directorate case after he completed the maximum seven-year sentence under the PMLA. However, he will continue to remain in jail due to the pending CBI corruption case.

Flight Delays And Cancellations Row| Approach The High Court: Supreme Court Declines Plea Against IndiGo

Today, On 15th December, The Supreme Court declined to entertain a plea over IndiGo flight delays and cancellations, observing that parallel proceedings should be avoided. The Bench advised petitioners to approach the High Court first, leaving liberty to return later if aggrieved.

Rabri Devi Seeks Transfer of IRCTC Case from Judge Vishal Gogne, Court Issues Notice to CBI

Rabri Devi has approached a Delhi court seeking the transfer of the IRCTC scam case from Judge Vishal Gogne. The court has issued a notice to the CBI, asking the agency to respond by December 6.

AgustaWestland Chopper Scam: Delhi High Court Seeks Centre’s Response on Christian Michel’s Challenge to India–UAE Extradition Treaty

Today, On 24th November, The Delhi High Court has sought the Centre’s response on Christian Michel’s plea challenging the India–UAE extradition treaty in the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper scam. Michel has contested the trial court’s order rejecting his request for release from jail.