The Supreme Court has issued notice on a plea challenging the Bombay High Court ruling on sugarcane farmers’ entitlement to FRP at the start of the crushing season. The question of stay will be examined at the next hearing.
The Delhi High Court has permitted Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav to travel to Melbourne from June 27 to July 5, 2025, for film promotion, imposing strict conditions such as a Rs 1 lakh security deposit. Yadav must stay in contact with authorities and return his passport post-trip amid ongoing legal proceedings.
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.
