Tajinder Bagga told the Delhi High Court that Subramanian Swamy is a “perpetual defamer” and that he filed the case to protect his “hard-earned reputation”. Swamy seeks quashing of the criminal defamation case arising from his alleged false tweet.
The Karnataka government informed the High Court that ACP Vikash Kumar, suspended after the Chinnaswamy stampede, has been reinstated. The Court disposed of the related petitions following his return to duty.
Karnataka High Court hears former MP Prajwal Revanna’s fresh bail plea in a rape case. Court focuses on whether the plea is maintainable as per Supreme Court rulings and registry norms.
The Delhi High Court has requested a response from the Delhi Police regarding former AAP MLA Naresh Balyan’s bail plea related to MCOCA charges. Balyan seeks interim bail due to health issues. The court scheduled the next hearing for July 3 and requested his jail record and medical report for consideration.
Over 6 lakh bike taxi riders in Karnataka await a pivotal ruling from the High Court regarding a ban on bike taxi services, impacting their livelihoods and daily transport. Protests for job security have emerged amidst legal challenges against the ban, igniting discussions on regulating new transport solutions across India.
Nikhil Sosale, RCB’s marketing head, was arrested on June 6 by the CCB, allegedly at the orders of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, in connection with a stampede that killed 11 near M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Sosale’s lawyer challenged the arrest, claiming it lacked proper justification and raised concerns about due process and political motives.
The Supreme Court today upheld the Karnataka High Court’s decision not to dismiss a petition challenging the election of Congress MLA NA Haris. The Court advised that all arguments should be presented before the High Court. The case stemmed from allegations that Haris’ nomination papers were unlawfully accepted, though he maintained there was no evidence to support this.
