A 29-year-old man, Ashwin Makwana, arrested in Rajkot under Gujarat’s new law against black magic and superstitious practices. He was caught performing rituals in a crematorium and posting a video online. This is the first case under the law, which aims to curb inhuman and harmful rituals.
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.
On 2nd May: K Kavitha, a BRS leader, is seeking bail in the Delhi Excise Scam case. She argues that her arrest was unnecessary and politically motivated, aimed at hindering her election campaign. Kavitha claims the investigating agencies have no substance to support her alleged involvement in the scam and accuses them of tarnishing her reputation for political gain. The court is set to announce its decision on May 6.