A senior lawyer appeared before Gujarat High Court after a video of him sipping from a beer mug during a virtual hearing went viral. He apologised unconditionally, calling it a technical error while waiting for his turn.
The Gujarat High Court has Initiated contempt proceedings against senior lawyer Bhaskar Tanna for appearing in a virtual hearing with a beer mug and speaking on the phone, calling it an “outrageous and glaring conduct” in court proceedings.
In the ongoing Budaun temple-mosque dispute involving the Neelkanth Mahadev Temple and Shamsi Jama Masjid, the local court has rescheduled the hearing to July 5, extending the wait for a crucial legal decision.
The Supreme Court granted interim bail to a social media influencer in a rape case, remarking “single hand can’t clap,” and questioned how the FIR was filed when the woman had voluntarily accompanied him.
Senior Advocate Adish Aggarwala said that such remarks could damage the healthy relationship between the executive and the judiciary. He was responding to BJP MP Nishikant Dubey’s recent comments about the courts.
India’s Got Latent, a popular show, has become controversial after its latest members-only episode, where comedians and influencers made offensive jokes and comments. Among those facing backlash are comedian Samay Raina, popular YouTuber Ranveer Allahabdia, and Apoorva Makhija. These remarks have sparked outrage on social media, with many viewers expressing their disgust.
The High Court rejected a plea seeking permission to use loudspeakers On top of a mosque. It stated that religious places are meant for offering prayers, and the use of loudspeakers cannot be considered a fundamental right. The court emphasized maintaining peace and harmony. This ruling highlights the balance between religious practices and public order.
Today, On 17th January, The Delhi High Court restrained DB Dixon Battery from using cricketer Shikhar Dhawan’s images for their promotional activities without authorization. The court ruled that the company’s actions violated Dhawan’s personality and publicity rights. This order emphasizes the importance of consent in using celebrity endorsements. Dhawan sought legal action to protect his image and reputation.
The Delhi High Court, On Tuesday(24th Dec) led by Acting CJ Vibhu Bhakru, addressed a challenge to CLAT 2025 regarding errors in the English comprehension section. Justice Jyoti Singh had previously identified mistakes affecting candidates’ results and mandated revisions. The NLU Consortium has since contested this judgment, claiming it overstepped judicial boundaries.
Today, On 20th December, The Uttar Pradesh government told the Allahabad High Court that Mohammed Zubair, co-founder of Alt News, posted messages on X with “half-baked information” about Yati Narsinghanand’s speech. The state said these posts “harmed India’s sovereignty and integrity” and aimed to incite violence while encouraging separatist feelings. Additional Advocate General Manish Goyal shared these claims before Justices Siddhartha Varma and Nalin Kumar Srivastava.
