YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani approached the Supreme Court to quash or transfer an FIR filed against him in Guwahati. The case pertains to alleged obscenity on the show India’s Got Latent. Chanchlani seeks relief from legal action, arguing against the charges. The Supreme Court’s decision on his plea is now awaited.
Today, On 18th February, The Gauhati High Court granted interim protection to Ashish Chanchlani in the IGL obscenity case. The court observed that the FIR lacks specific allegations against him. It also noted that Chanchlani is cooperating with the investigation. This relief ensures no immediate legal action against him.
Prajwal Revanna, former MP and grandson of ex-PM HD Deve Gowda, reviewed alleged sex videos linked to a scandal in a closed court session, involving data from his driver’s phone. The court denied full access to video evidence, emphasizing victim privacy and allegations of serious charges against Revanna, including sexual harassment and rape.
Banaras, UP: A government doctor, Dr. Anamika Singh, testified before a fast-track court on Friday(17th Jan) regarding the sexual assault case involving a student from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Banaras Hindu University (BHU). Dr. Singh stated that she observed scratch marks on the private parts of the victim during her medical examination.
The Madras High Court granted bail to temple activist Rangarajan Narasimhan in two cases, including one involving a secretly recorded phone conversation. The court found inadequate grounds for custodial interrogation and noted that derogatory remarks against women did not meet legal harassment definitions. Narasimhan must avoid contacting certain individuals and delete offensive content.
Today, On 22nd November, The Karnataka High Court denied anticipatory bail to Prajwal Revanna in a fourth sexual assault case amid ongoing investigations by a Special Investigation Team. Revanna faces multiple allegations including rape and intimidation. Despite attempts to withdraw the plea, the court emphasized its decision was based on the complaint, not the chargesheet.
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Yesterday, On 8th October, the Calcutta High Court ordered a CBI investigation into alleged custodial torture of two women arrested during protests related to a doctor’s rape and murder. The court emphasized the need for an independent inquiry due to possible conflicts of interest within local law enforcement. The investigation focuses on police actions from September 8 to 11.
X Corp’s affidavit to the Delhi High Court argues that the government’s blocking of the ‘Hindutva Watch’ account was disproportionate and lacked documented reasons, violating fair hearing rights. The court acknowledged the overreach of the blocking order under the IT Act, emphasizing the need for targeted action rather than account-wide bans.
Pooja Khedkar, a former IAS officer, faces allegations of submitting forged disability certificates to cheat in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2022. The Delhi High Court extended her interim arrest protection until October 4, 2024, as investigations suggest a larger conspiracy. Khedkar denies the charges and was discharged from the service on September 7.