The Delhi High Court Today (April 2nd) issued an order directing the opposition alliance to submit its response within seven days to the public interest litigation (PIL) contesting the utilization of the acronym INDIA (Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance) by the alliance.
Today (21st March): The Delhi High Court declined interim bail for CM Arvind Kejriwal in the ED summons case related to the Delhi excise policy. The court set the next hearing for April 22. Kejriwal’s summons coincided with election announcements, leading to arguments about political interference. The ED stressed Kejriwal’s personal capacity. The case stems from allegations of irregularities in the Delhi Excise Policy.
The Supreme Court, led by CJI Chandrachud, Today halted the implementation of Fact Check Units (FCUs) under the 2023 IT Amendment Rules, emphasizing the need to examine its impact on free speech. This decision followed petitions challenging the rules, including one from comedian Kunal Kamra, who argued that FCUs could lead to biased censorship by social media platforms regarding the Central government.
On Tuesday (19th March): Comedian Kunal Kamra has approached the Supreme Court to halt the implementation of Fact Check Units (FCUs) under the 2023 amendments to the IT Amendment Rules. He argues that this may lead to censorship, limiting free speech and affecting public discourse. His plea underscores concerns about online content regulation, potential impacts on democracy, and his fundamental right to practice his profession.
Harish Salve, addressing critics of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), emphasized that the law’s objective isn’t to resolve issues within Islam. He clarified that the CAA aims to address the plight of persecuted minorities in neighboring Islamic countries. NEW DELHI: On April 19th (Tuesday): Renowned lawyer Harish Salve emphasized that those criticizing the Citizenship Amendment […]
On sunday (17th March): The Election Commission of India disclosed details about electoral bonds, revealing significant financial flows to political parties. The data lacks donor identities, maintaining anonymity in political funding. The Supreme Court’s recent ruling challenges the secrecy of the scheme and advocates for more transparency in political party funding, sparking discussions about regulation.
The Allahabad High Court has instructed the Uttar Pradesh government to study and propose the implementation of the ‘open jail’ model from states like Rajasthan and Maharashtra by March 29, 2024. This initiative aims to create a more rehabilitative environment for prisoners and to address the impacts of imprisonment on families and society as a whole.
The Kerala High Court urged former Finance Minister Thomas Isaac and the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board to consider cooperating with summons from the Enforcement Directorate in the Masala Bonds case. Emphasizing a preliminary inquiry and judicial oversight, the court’s proposal aims for a fair process. Legal and financial implications make this a crucial case for Kerala’s development agenda.
The Delhi High Court has issued notice to the Delhi Police following a plea by Prabir Purkayastha challenging the UAPA FIR against him. The case involves allegations of illicit foreign funds, press freedom, and the use of UAPA against journalists. This legal challenge holds significant implications for media freedom and the application of anti-terrorism laws in India.
The Delhi High Court has issued notices to the Bar Council of India and the Central government after a petition challenged the entry of foreign law firms into India. Concerns were raised over the impact on domestic lawyers and the legal profession’s integrity. The debate also focuses on the implication of the Advocates Act and questions of reciprocity.