Kolkata: Today (10th April): The NIA challenged a molestation case filed by Bengal Police in Calcutta High Court. The case stemmed from a raid related to a blast investigation, during which NIA officials faced hostility. They sought the quashing of the FIR and interim protection from coercive action. The matter will be heard post-recess.
On Thursday (4th March): The Madras High Court questioned the Coimbatore Police’s decision to file a criminal case against a school for its students attending Prime Minister Modi’s roadshow in their uniforms. The court requested an explanation for initiating the case and extended protection to the school management until April 8. This action prompted concerns and judicial scrutiny.
Today (2nd April)The Bombay HC dropped a rape case against a married man after the woman stated in court that the relationship was consensual. Justices PD Naik and NR Borkar presided over the plea, with the accused granting interim protection and being instructed to pay a fine of Rs 1 lakh to a specified party by April 17.
Today (22nd March)A PIL was filed in the Delhi High Court to remove Arvind Kejriwal as Chief Minister after his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case linked to an excise policy. The petition demands explanations from relevant authorities and calls for Kejriwal’s dismissal. The court will schedule a hearing after addressing certain flaws in the petition.
The Jharkhand High Court intervened in the defamation case against Rahul Gandhi, staying the arrest warrant issued after his remarks about Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The warrant, issued for Gandhi’s failure to appear in court, was suspended for a month by the High Court, instructing him to engage in court proceedings. The case continues.
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.