The Allahabad High Court dismissed a plea against Swami Rambhadracharya for alleged remarks about Scheduled Castes and Tribes. The court found no offense under relevant laws, agreeing with the special judge’s justifications. The petitioner’s appeal was rejected after thorough legal examination, affirming the previous dismissal from February 2024.
Today, On 21st August, The Delhi High Court extended the interim protection for suspended trainee IAS officer Pooja Khedkar until August 29. Khedkar is accused of falsifying information in her application to the UPSC. The court instructed the investigation agency not to arrest her, while the case is under review. The Delhi Police have opposed the anticipatory bail, expressing concerns about potential interference with the investigation.
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Today, On 16th August, Kolkata Police intensified efforts against fake news by lodging 10 FIRs, investigating 35 cases, and issuing 200 notices related to the alleged rape and murder of a doctor. This crackdown targets deliberate misinformation that could disrupt justice and fuel public unrest. The authorities are committed to safeguarding the integrity of the investigation.
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Today, On 24th July, The court denied anticipatory bail to Prajwal Revanna, facing multiple charges of rape and sexual harassment. He is currently in Parappana Agrahara Jail and being investigated for four separate cases. The allegations arose after explicit videos, allegedly involving him, were circulated ahead of the elections. Both his father and mother have also been involved in legal proceedings related to these cases.
Journalist Rajat Sharma filed a PIL in the Delhi High Court seeking action against deepfake videos. The court issued a notice to the Central Government for a response within four weeks. Sharma’s plea aims for the identification and blocking of platforms creating deepfakes, and the appointment of a nodal officer to handle complaints. He highlighted the dangers and legal gaps associated with deepfakes.
Today (27th March): The Delhi High Court dismissed four new petitions by the Indian National Congress challenging Income Tax reassessment procedures. This follows earlier dismissals concerning different assessment years. The Court noted substantial evidence for further scrutiny of the party’s income. The Congress has faced multiple legal setbacks in tax-related proceedings.
The high court granted a stay on a magistrate court’s order for WhatsApp to disclose the ‘first originator’ of a controversial message, citing end-to-end encryption and intermediary rules. This decision underscores the clash between user privacy and law enforcement demands, raising important questions about intermediary regulations and the need for a balanced approach. The case awaits further developments and raises key issues about digital privacy and law enforcement access to digital communications.