The Supreme Court today extended its interim order, maintaining the stay on directives from BJP-governed states that required eateries along Kanwar Yatra routes to display owner and staff details. The opposition criticized these directives as divisive, discriminatory against Muslims. The court promised an early hearing and expressed disapproval of the Uttar Pradesh government’s failure to comply with its order.
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A Delhi court summoned Aroon Purie and India Today in a defamation case filed by Senior Advocate Pradeep Rai. Rai alleges that the media outlet published articles linking him to conman Sanjay Sherpuria. The legal proceedings highlight the complexities of defamation law in India and the accountability of media executives for published content.
Today, On 26th July, The Supreme Court ruled that eateries can voluntarily display owner and employee names during the Kanwar Yatra. It extended the stay on directives from certain states, allowing businesses to choose whether to make such information public. The Court emphasized the absence of restrictions on voluntary display and granted two weeks for states to respond. This decision stemmed from petitions challenging the requirement to display names during the Yatra. Critics argued that this directive discriminated against Muslim shop owners, while the governments of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand defended it as a means to ensure dietary adherence and prevent potential law and order issues during the Yatra. The Court reiterated that voluntary disclosure is permitted while requesting states to clarify the applicability of their mandates.
Today, On 22nd July, The Delhi High Court instructed Subramanian Swamy, Sonia Gandhi, and Rahul Gandhi to submit written arguments in the National Herald case within four weeks. Any submissions after this period will incur a cost of Rs 15,000. The court scheduled the case for arguments on October 29, following a plea from Swamy seeking to present evidence.
The Hindu Front asked the Supreme Court to lift the interim stay on the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Complex dispute. The ongoing legal battle centers around the religious significance of the site for both Hindu and Muslim communities. The Supreme Court agreed to consider listing the petition related to the dispute and declined to halt the ASI survey at the disputed sites.
The Calcutta High Court ordered an interim stay on the investigation into 47 FIRs against BJP workers in West Bengal. The court directed the state government to address claims of malafide intentions behind the FIRs, stating that the preliminary investigation should have concluded by now, making further police probe unnecessary at this stage. The petitioners allege political motivation and seek the quashing or transfer of the investigation. The state refutes the allegations and assures a fair investigation.
On Thursday(28th June),The Karnataka High Court reserved its decision on a petition challenging the NCLT’s interim order that restrained Byju’s from a second rights issue, with the final order due on July 2. Justice SR Krishna Kumar clarified that the hearing focused on the validity of the NCLT’s order, not the cross-allegations between Byju’s and its investors.
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Today, On 26th June, The Enforcement Directorate (ED) criticized the trial court’s hasty granting of bail to Arvind Kejriwal, emphasizing that it undermined the judicial process’s integrity. The Supreme Court allowed Kejriwal to file a substantial appeal, as the ED highlighted procedural lapses and failure to comply with mandatory conditions. Additionally, the CBI was granted permission to formally arrest Kejriwal.
Today, On 23rd June, Arvind Kejriwal approached the Supreme Court to challenge an interim stay on his bail granted by the Delhi High Court in a money laundering case related to the Delhi excise policy. The High Court reserved the decision on the stay request, resulting in Kejriwal’s appeal to the Supreme Court.
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The Supreme Court ordered an interim stay on the arrest of former DGP Rajesh Das following his appeal seeking suspension of sentence and exemption from surrender. Das was convicted for sexually harassing a woman IPS officer during an election campaign. The decision was made after the Madras High Court dismissed his pleas.