A 19-year-old judo player has filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) against her coach, Savita Gurung, accusing her of sexual harassment during training in Dehradun. The Uttarakhand High Court will hear the case on June 16, focusing on athlete safety and the credibility of the allegations presented by the player.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and DNA Entertainment have filed petitions in the Karnataka High Court, seeking to quash criminal cases linked to the June 4 Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede that resulted in 11 deaths. Both parties argue they are wrongly blamed, citing mismanagement and inadequate police presence as key factors in the incident.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a contempt plea against Himal Southasian for not removing a report on Anant Ambani’s Vantara park. The Court determined no legal order was violated, stating that criticism of the article did not imply a directive for deletion. The case underscores the necessity of clear legal directives for contempt cases.
The Allahabad High Court admitted a petition against Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya for allegedly using a fake degree to obtain a petrol pump license and contest elections. The Supreme Court intervened after the High Court initially rejected the petition due to delays, raising concerns about educational qualifications for public office.
Today, On 20th March, The court postponed the hearing in Rahul Gandhi’s defamation case due to an ongoing lawyers’ strike. The case, which has drawn significant political attention, remains unresolved as legal proceedings face delays. The strike has affected court schedules, leading to an indefinite wait for the next hearing. Authorities are yet to announce a new date for the proceedings.
The Supreme Court of India adjourned the farmers’ protest hearing until January 10, 2025, pending a report from a committee meeting with protesting farmers. Concerns regarding the health of leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on a hunger strike, remain critical, with calls for medical intervention amid ongoing negotiations.
Kangana Ranaut has been summoned by an MP-MLA court in Uttar Pradesh over allegedly incendiary remarks about the 2020-21 farmers’ protests. The Bharatiya Kisan Union filed the complaint, asserting Ranaut labeled protesters violent and criminal. Her court appearance is scheduled for October 25. The BJP has distanced itself from her controversial statements.
The Bombay High Court on tuesday provided a final opportunity to former BJP leader Navneet Rana and her husband for plea hearing in a case related to the Hanuman Chalisa incident in 2022. The court warned that further adjournments would lead to costs and emphasized that this was the “last chance” for them. Their plea sought discharge due to false allegations and biased investigation.