A Varanasi court took cognisance of a complaint seeking criminal action against Prof Madhu Kishwar over alleged defamatory social media posts targeting political leaders. The plea urges directions to police for registration of an FIR in the matter.
The Allahabad High Court strongly criticised a man for making false, defamatory allegations against his wife and daughters, terming it abuse of process. The court held the plea stemmed from a domestic dispute and condemned such misuse.
The Delhi High Court dismissed Sanjay Bhandari’s appeal challenging his designation as a fugitive economic offender. Upholding the trial court order, Justice Neena Bansal Krishna rejected the plea, with a detailed judgment yet to be released.
The CBI opposed recusal pleas by Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and others in the Delhi excise policy case before the Delhi High Court. It rejected allegations linking Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma to ideological affiliations, calling the claims unfounded.
Allahabad High Court closed contempt proceedings against Bareilly officials over alleged interference with namaz at a private residence. The Court earlier ruled that offering prayers on private property in Uttar Pradesh requires no prior permission.
A group of senior advocates, academics, and former officials wrote to the Chief Justice of India raising concerns over allegations by Arvind Kejriwal against a Delhi High Court judge, warning such claims without evidence threaten judicial independence.
Judicial magistrate Pankaj Garg, accused in a hit-and-run case, died of suspected cardiac arrest in Hoshiarpur after the Supreme Court of India transferred his trial from Punjab to Rohini, Delhi.
A Delhi District Court issued a show-cause notice to notary Suman Sharma for attesting a defective affidavit in Suresh Nakhua’s defamation suit against YouTuber Dhruv Rathee after she repeatedly failed to appear despite summons, even through video conferencing.
Justice Markandey Katju has strongly criticised the transfer of Justice Nisha Banu, calling it unfair and dangerous for the independence of High Court judges. He urged the Supreme Court Collegium to review the decision and ensure transparency and fairness in judicial transfers.
A leaked audio reveals Delhi ACB officers planning to frame a judge for critical orders against them. The judge claims the ACB retaliated instead of using legal recourse. Allegations include intimidation and false FIRs against court staff. The Delhi High Court is investigating these serious allegations regarding ACB misconduct.
