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.
On Tuesday(12th March), SEBI has directed Vedanta to pay Rs.77.6 crore plus 18% interest to Cairn UK Holdings Limited for delayed dividend payments spanning from January 22, 2014, to June 20, 2017. The directive resulted from a complex legal and financial dispute, signaling SEBI’s commitment to enforcing corporate governance and financial fairness. The order also has significant implications for Vedanta’s corporate governance, including a temporary ban on the company’s Vice-Chairman and other executive directors from accessing the securities market.
On 6th March: The Delhi High Court has issued a restraining order against Reliance Infrastructure, preventing the sale of $135 million worth of assets amidst a legal battle with Shanghai Electric regarding the Sasan Power Project. The court’s decision aims to retain these assets as security amid an arbitration conflict. This comes despite objections from Reliance Infrastructure, which were dismissed by the court.
Cine1 Studios and T-Series have settled their legal dispute over the movie “Animal,” allowing its release on OTT platforms. The agreement, confirmed in Delhi High Court, resolves allegations of contractual breaches and clears the way for the film’s digital premiere. The settlement marks a significant development in the much-anticipated release of “Animal” starring Ranbir Kapoor.