![[Breaking] Supreme Court Grants Bail to BRS Leader K Kavitha, Asks Probe Agencies "What Material Do You Have to Show Kavitha's Involvement"](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/image-174.png?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
The Supreme Court today has scheduled a hearing for August 27 regarding K Kavitha’s bail application concerning the alleged Delhi excise policy scandal. The CBI and ED are expected to submit responses. Kavitha, who has been in jail for five months, contends she is entitled to bail, challenging the denial based on her alleged involvement in the conspiracy.
Uddhav Thackeray criticized Chief Justice Chandrachud’s delay in the Shiv Sena and NCP split verdict, sarcastically predicting it would take 50-60 years. He questioned Chandrachud’s focus on foreign matters and emphasized the battle for democracy and independence. Frustration is growing within his party over the slow pace of Supreme Court hearings.
![[False Post-Poll Violence Case] Cal HC Imposed Fine of Rs 10K Against the Parties](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/MicrosoftTeams-image-2-1.jpg?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
The Calcutta High Court has directed the CISF to investigate whether CCTV cameras installed by the West Bengal Police outside BJP leader Arjun Singh’s house violate his privacy. Singh claimed they compromised his privacy, prompting the court to instruct the CISF to assess the cameras and report back by July 3rd. The cameras are part of a wider surveillance project in the area.
![[Controversial Animated Video] JP Nadda and Amit Malviya Challenge FIR in Karnataka High Court](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Amit-Malviya-and-JP-Nadda.webp?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
On Friday(7th June),The High Court of Karnataka has issued notices to Bengaluru’s High Grounds police and Ramesh Babu of KPCC following a petition by BJP’s J.P. Nadda and Amit Malviya. The notices come amidst their legal challenge against an FIR filed on May 5, 2024, related to a controversial post on Twitter.
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.
Today (16th May): The Supreme Court postponed urban Naxal Jyoti Jagtap’s bail plea hearing in the Bhima Koregaon case to July, citing the summer recess. Initially set for May, the hearing was rescheduled for July 8. Jagtap remains in custody following the Bombay High Court’s previous denial of bail. The case involves alleged incitement to violence during the 2018 Bhima Koregaon event.
The Supreme Court will hear a plea by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) Tomorrow-May 17th, seeking real-time publication of polling data. The NGO aims to ensure transparency and accountability by making polling station-wise voter turnout data available to the public and address concerns related to electoral irregularities in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections.
Today (13th May): The Supreme Court is set to hear a plea from the Association for Democratic Reforms on May 17, urging real-time publication of polling data by the Election Commission. The plea seeks transparency and accountability in the electoral process, aiming to address concerns over delays and accuracy in releasing voter turnout data.
Today(on 3rd May), the Supreme Court declined to halt the CBI’s probe into alleged illegal mining involving Hemant Soren’s associates. Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Dutta directed the CBI to continue the investigation but refrain from submitting any chargesheet temporarily. The matter will be further heard in July. The state had questioned the legality of the CBI’s FIR.
![[Freedom of Speech] Are Government Servants Allowed to Speak to the media? Allahabad HC Asks State Gov.](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/hc-1.jpg?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
The Allahabad High Court has questioned whether government servants are allowed to communicate with the media freely. Justice JJ Munir has asked the State government to clarify if there are any restrictions in the service rules and directed the Department of Personnel to outline measures for training younger government servants to avoid impromptu media interactions if such restrictions exist.