During a Supreme Court hearing, senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi humorously declined to offer solicitor general Tushar Mehta an internship under him. The hearing involved an original suit by the West Bengal government against the Centre concerning CBI investigations without state consent. Solicitor General Mehta emphasized the importance of Article 131, stating that the CBI operates independently from the Union of India.
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Today, 1st May, The Supreme Court will hear West Bengal’s challenge against CBI investigations, addressing the issue of private properties as “material resources of the community.” The case may shape future legal precedents and raises questions about the CBI’s authority. Scheduling conflicts have led to the hearing being rescheduled for Thursday before the summer recess.
Jai Anant Dehadrai withdrew his defamation case against Mahua Moitra in the Delhi High Court after she labeled him “jobless” and “jilted.” Dehadrai’s counsel expressed willingness to drop the suit if Moitra refrained from making false statements about him. With Moitra’s counsel seeking instructions, Dehadrai unconditionally withdrew the suit, which was accepted by the court.
The Supreme Court Today (April 1st) declined to halt the Varanasi court’s decision permitting Hindu groups to conduct worship in the southern cellar of the Gyanvapi Mosque. CJI Chandrachud led bench, directed both parties to maintain the status quo, allowing both communities to engage in religious prayers. Apex court also sought response of the Kashi Vishwanath Temple trustees on the plea of the mosque management committee.
Today (1st April): The Supreme Court is set to hear a plea challenging the Allahabad High Court’s ruling on the Gyanvapi Mosque case, which allows Hindu prayers in the mosque’s southern cellar. The committee managing the mosque filed the plea against the High Court’s decision, prompting a thorough examination of arguments from both sides.
The Jharkhand High Court intervened in the defamation case against Rahul Gandhi, staying the arrest warrant issued after his remarks about Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The warrant, issued for Gandhi’s failure to appear in court, was suspended for a month by the High Court, instructing him to engage in court proceedings. The case continues.
The CJI led bench of Supreme Court Today criticized Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi for refusing to reinstate a DMK leader into the state cabinet despite the court staying his conviction. The court emphasized the governor’s obligation to implement its orders and expressed intent to take serious action if the situation does not improve, adjourning the proceedings to the following day.
Today (19th March): The Governor of Tamil Nadu has declined to appoint K. Ponmudi as a minister due to legal uncertainties. The Supreme Court will review Tamil Nadu’s appeal in Ponmudi’s case following the state government’s challenge of the Governor’s decision. There is tension between the Raj Bhavan and the state government over Ponmudi’s reinstatement.
Today(on 15th March),, Justice Prathiba M. Singh of the Delhi High Court ordered Ashneer Grover to remove recent allegations against BharatPe and its chairman, Rajnish Kumar. The court also directed The Economic Times to retract articles about Grover’s letters to the RBI. Grover was fined Rs. 2 lakh for disobeying the court’s order and using inappropriate language on social media.
Today (15th March): The Delhi Sessions Court upheld its decision on Arvind Kejriwal’s appeal against the Enforcement Directorate’s summons. Kejriwal had challenged the summons related to an alleged excise scam. The court’s decision followed multiple summonses after his non-compliance. Kejriwal’s representative argued for a stay on the initial order during the recent hearing.