In a major setback to actor Mohanlal, the Kerala High Court ruled that his ivory ownership certificates were void and unenforceable under the Wildlife Protection Act. The Court said the State failed to meet legal requirements before granting him ownership of the tusks and artefacts.
Today (1st March): Former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren withdrew his plea challenging denial of permission to attend the Budget session. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal sought withdrawal since the session had concluded. Soren faces money laundering charges and is in judicial custody. The ED is investigating illegal land transfer allegations involving high-profile arrests. __JETPACK_AI_ERROR__
