The Karnataka High Court dismissed BJP MLC CT Ravi’s petition to cancel a criminal case regarding obscene remarks against Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar, stating no relationship existed between his comments and legislative functions. The Court emphasized that immunity under Article 194 does not apply without a direct nexus to legislative duties.
The Kerala High Court dismissed criminal proceedings against Goa Governor P.S. Sreedharan Pillai for his comments on the Supreme Court’s Sabarimala ruling. The court emphasized the need for contextual assessment of speech, noting that Pillai’s remarks were made at a private event. His position as Governor also granted him immunity from prosecution.
The Supreme Court today is set to consider urgent pleas regarding whether a husband can be prosecuted for rape if he coerces his adult wife into sex. Senior advocate Indira Jaising emphasized the need for swift action. Legal debates over marital rape exceptions in Indian law have been ongoing, with implications for women’s rights.
A woman employee of the West Bengal Raj Bhawan has moved the Supreme Court over alleged sexual harassment by Governor CV Ananda Bose, challenging the immunity granted to the Governor under Article 361. The plea questions the victim being left without recourse and seeks thorough investigation by the West Bengal police, as well as guidelines on the Governor’s immunity.
The Madras High Court Today (July 2nd) said that the Police should take action against the misuse of ‘advocate’ stickers on private vehicles. A bench of acting Chief Justice R Mahadevan and Justice Mohammed Shafiq was hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) petition alleging that lawyers were misusing ‘advocate stickers’ on their private vehicles to seek immunity from traffic offences etc.
The Supreme Court is set to decide today whether MPs and MLAs are immune from prosecution for accepting bribes in legislative sessions. The seven-judge bench will revisit the 1998 JMM bribery case, which granted immunity for such actions. The decision seeks to determine the extent of legislative privileges and implications for legal accountability.
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