Today(on 14th June), The Delhi High Court reserves its decision on journalist Rajat Sharma’s plea against Congress leaders for alleging foul language on live TV. Sharma seeks interim relief and defamation damages from Ragini Nayak, Jairam Ramesh, and Pawan Khera. The court’s order is crucial for defamation cases involving media personalities and political figures, highlighting tensions between the press and political entities in India.
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The Congress party called for a Supreme Court-monitored probe into alleged irregularities in the NEET examination, accusing the ruling BJP of deceiving young people. The National Testing Agency refuted the claims, attributing higher student scores to textbook updates and grace marks. The Congress insists on a fair and transparent investigation.
The outgoing President of the Supreme Court Bar Association raised concerns about political parties’ influence on bar association elections, urging for impartiality to uphold legal ethics. He congratulated the new President but criticized political involvement in the elections. He also emphasized the need to amend voting rights and secure insurance for junior lawyers, calling for support from major corporations.
Today (29th March): The Congress party faces a tax notice exceeding Rs 1,800 crore after the Delhi High Court rejects its appeals. The notice covers assessment years 2017-18 and 2020-21 and includes penalties and interest charges. The party accuses the BJP of “tax terrorism” and plans to challenge the demands in the Supreme Court, vowing to continue its campaign for the upcoming parliamentary polls.
The Supreme Court of India declared Electoral Bonds unconstitutional, garnering praise from the Congress party. The ruling emphasizes prioritizing votes over financial influence, aligning with the party’s commitment to transparency and democratic integrity. This pivotal decision highlights the importance of upholding democratic principles and transparency in political financing.