The Supreme Court of India reviewed a plea regarding the consolidation of 15 lawsuits related to the Mathura Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah Masjid dispute, initially ordered by the Allahabad High Court. The Supreme Court supported this consolidation as it serves the interests of justice and stated the plea could be raised later.
Today, On 6th November, the Supreme Court directed the Ajit Pawar-led NCP to publish a disclaimer about the ‘clock symbol’ dispute within 24 to 36 hours, clarifying its legal status. This follows an ongoing legal challenge by Sharad Pawar’s faction regarding symbol usage after the NCP split and Election Commission decisions.
On Monday(23rd Sept), The Delhi High Court dismissed a plea challenging the installation of Maharani of Jhansi’s statue at Shahi Idgah park in Sadar Bazar. Justice Dharmesh Sharma rejected the claim that the entire property within the Idgah’s walls belonged to the Shahi Idgah.
Today(11th Sept),The Delhi High Court upheld a ruling requiring SpiceJet to ground three engines after defaulting on payments to French lessors. This decision reflects the mounting financial pressure and legal consequences faced by the airline.
The ECI has formally requested the Bombay High Court to release EVMs central to the legal dispute between Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Rajan Vichare and Shinde Sena MP Naresh Mhaske. On Wednesday(September 4th), Justice Riyaz Chagla reviewed Vichare’s election petition.
X Corp (formerly Twitter) has approached the Delhi High Court, asserting that a video allegedly showing journalist Rajat Sharma using foul language against Congress spokesperson Ragini Nayak is neither fake nor edited. They seek to vacate an interim order directing the removal of the video from their platform and accounts of Congress leaders.
The Karnataka High Court on 23rd May, expressed uncertainty about its jurisdiction over Swiggy’s plea against a Competition Commission of India (CCI) directive. The court questioned if any part of the case’s cause of action took place in Karnataka, requesting additional clarity from Swiggy. The dispute centers on sharing confidential information with the CCI during an anti-competitive practice probe.
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.
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.
