Arvind Kejriwal and Sanjay Singh have moved the Gujarat High Court challenging the sessions court orders in the Gujarat University defamation case. Their plea seeks relief against the directives issued in the criminal proceedings initiated by Gujarat University.
Today, On 22nd December, The Delhi High Court has sought responses from Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi on the Enforcement Directorate’s challenge to dismissal of the National Herald complaint, listing the matter for hearing on 12 March.
The Supreme Court held that financial control by a husband is a social reality and does not amount to criminal cruelty without proven mental or physical harm. Quashing a Section 498A case, the Court said criminal law cannot be used to settle personal vendettas.
Delhi High Court penalises a serial litigant for filing multiple pleas against illegal constructions in the national capital. The Court emphasised, “No one should misuse the court’s process for oblique motives,” warning against frivolous petitions that burden the judicial system.
Today, On18th December, In the stray dogs case, a petitioner raised concerns about the “inhuman” treatment of animals. The Supreme Court responded, saying a video will be shown during the next hearing, challenging the notion of humanity and asking, “Will play video, ask you what is humanity.”
Today, On 16th December, Granting relief to Sonia and Rahul Gandhi, a Delhi court dismissed the ED’s PMLA complaint in the National Herald case. The court held the proceedings not maintainable since they arose from a private complaint, not an FIR registered.
Allahabad High Court rejected Neha Singh Rathore’s anticipatory bail plea after her post on the Pahalgam attack, which allegedly targeted the Prime Minister. The court noted that her remarks were provocative, baseless, and capable of creating tension on social media.
Today, On 4th December, The Delhi court has postponed its decision on framing charges against Lalu Yadav and others in the alleged Land-for-Job scam. The case remains under judicial review, keeping the political and legal spotlight intensely focused on the developments.
Today, On 29th November, The Delhi court deferred its decision on taking cognisance of the Enforcement Directorate’s chargesheet in the National Herald case, stating that it needs additional time to examine the alleged fraudulent transactions flagged by the agency, moving the order to December 16.
The Delhi High Court ruled that adjournments and pass overs are discretionary courtesies extended by the court and cannot be used to delay proceedings or make the opposite party suffer. The court dismissed a 2006 civil suit petition, imposing a Rs 10,000 cost on the petitioner.
