The Calcutta High Court granted Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee interim protection from arrest for three weeks in the signature forgery case. The Court directed him to cooperate with investigators and appear before police, while restraining coercive action during the protection period.
Supreme Court of India imposed Rs.25,000 costs on the Union government and dismissed its appeal against relief granted to a CISF constable by the High Court. The Bench criticised unnecessary litigation, questioning the Centre’s decision to approach the apex court.
Karnataka High Court stayed police investigation against Sameer MD over a video on the Dharmasthala mass burials case. Justice M Nagaprasanna granted interim relief, seeking the State’s response and listing the matter for hearing on April 22.
The Supreme Court refused to hear a habeas corpus plea alleging the illegal arrest of a businessman by Uttar Pradesh Police. The Court granted liberty to seek relief before the appropriate High Court, noting a related matter is already pending.
