Today, On 17th March, Delhi High Court issued summons to Arnab Goswami in a defamation suit filed by the Congress party over his ‘Turkey Office’ remark. The court refused to pass any interim order, noting the broadcast aired in May 2025.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi appeared before a Bhiwandi court in a 2014 defamation case over remarks on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. Following Shivraj Patil’s death, he appointed Maharashtra Congress chief Harshwardhan Sapkal as new surety.
Today, On 8th December, A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the election of Congress leader and Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramiah from the Varuna constituency. The plea alleges serious irregularities and seeks judicial scrutiny of his 2023 victory, raising key questions of electoral legality.
Delhi Police has registered an FIR after Congress’ Bihar unit shared an AI-generated video showing PM Modi and his late mother. BJP called the clip “shameful” and accused Congress of defaming the Prime Minister.
Today, On 4th July, Karnataka High Court has stayed BJP’s defamation case against Congress and DK Shivakumar over ads calling the previous Basavaraj Bommai-led government a “40% commission sarkar,” accusing it of corruption in contracts and COVID-related supplies.
The Congress party Today(16th Jan) has petitioned the Supreme Court to defend the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991, amid challenges questioning its constitutional validity by BJP leader Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay. The Act aims to preserve the religious status of places of worship as of August 15, 1947, promoting India’s secular fabric.
Today, On 26th November, On Constitution Day, Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna highlighted the Constitution as a vital “way of life” during his speech at the SCBA. He reflected on India’s progress as a democracy since independence and emphasized the critical role of the Bar in maintaining judicial integrity. Constitution Day is celebrated annually on November 26.
Today, On 14th October, the Supreme Court refused to hear a petition contesting the Lieutenant Governor’s authority to nominate five MLAs to the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, directing the petitioner to approach the High Court first. Concerns were raised about undermining the electoral mandate, but the legal challenge can continue at the High Court level.
Shashi Tharoor urged for a government-appointed commission to investigate the protests at Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, where students are demanding the resignation of the Vice-Chancellor over sexist remarks and an intrusive inspection. He emphasized the need for an impartial inquiry to ensure students’ rights and a respectful academic atmosphere.
A petition to the Karnataka High Court seeks to annul Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s election, alleging that his campaign’s female-targeted freebies violate Article 14 and constitute voter bribery. The petitioner’s counsel argued that these promises discriminated against men and involved malpractices, while the defense dismissed the petition as a mere replication of previous cases.
