The Allahabad High Court issued notices to the Centre and the ASI on a plea challenging an Agra court’s refusal to order a survey of the Taj Mahal. The petitioners claim the monument was originally the Tejo Mahalaya temple and seek an Advocate Commissioner’s inspection.
The Calcutta High Court issued notice to Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Mamata Banerjee’s election petition challenging his Bhabanipur Assembly victory. The Court found the petition maintainable under the Representation of the People Act, 1951, and sought responses from the respondents.
The Karnataka High Court sought responses from Lokayukta police, Enforcement Directorate and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on a plea challenging closure of the MUDA corruption case. The petition contests a trial court’s acceptance of the closure report.
The Bombay High Court concluded hearings on a petition challenging the legitimacy of 76 lakh votes cast after polling hours in Maharashtra’s 2024 Assembly elections. Prakash Ambedkar represented the petitioner, raising serious concerns about electoral transparency. The court will deliver its verdict on June 25, potentially impacting election results and reforms.
The Chhattisgarh High Court has banned litigants from bringing mobile phones and electronic devices into courtrooms to ensure decorum and integrity in proceedings. This rule applies to both switched-on and off devices. Violations will face penalties under the 2022 Live Streaming Rules, emphasizing the seriousness of maintaining courtroom discipline.
Delhi Prisons have started recruitment for 14 contractual law officer posts after receiving a notice from the High Court. The vacancies were announced by the Office of the Director General of Prisons following court directions.
