Today (22nd March)A PIL was filed in the Delhi High Court to remove Arvind Kejriwal as Chief Minister after his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case linked to an excise policy. The petition demands explanations from relevant authorities and calls for Kejriwal’s dismissal. The court will schedule a hearing after addressing certain flaws in the petition.
The Supreme Court set aside the order against Bloomberg’s report on Zee Entertainment, which alleged a $241 million accounting irregularity. It emphasized the need for a more thorough assessment of facts in such cases, nullifying the injunction. The Court expressed dissatisfaction with the prior decisions and stressed the necessity for a proper evaluation before granting an injunction.
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.
On Thursday (21st March): Mukhtar Ansari claims he was given poisoned food in jail, causing serious health issues. During a court session, he was unable to attend due to his condition. His lawyer requested medical intervention, stating that Ansari’s health had drastically declined since the alleged poisoning incident. Ansari has also reported a previous poisoning attempt.
On Wednesday (20th March): MS Dhoni filed a case against former business partners, alleging they cheated him of around Rs 16 crore by opening cricket academies without his consent and not sharing profits. A court in Ranchi has directed the issuance of summons to the accused, who allegedly breached their agreement with the former Indian cricket captain.
Today (20th March): The Delhi High Court has summoned Mahua Moitra in response to a defamation suit filed by advocate Jai Anant Dehadrai. Both parties were instructed to refrain from making defamatory statements against each other. The case, scheduled for its next hearing on April 8, is related to allegations made by Dehadrai against Moitra regarding past relationships and bribery accusations.
Today (20th March): The Supreme Court criticized the Enforcement Directorate for denying default bail by filing supplementary chargesheets, leading to indefinite detention. They emphasized that individuals should not be detained without trial, pointing out a specific case of 18 months of detention. The court also highlighted the importance of timely justice delivery.
Today (20th March): The Congress party has taken the Income Tax reassessment matter to the Delhi High Court, urging for an urgent hearing. The party’s legal representatives stated that the authorities have reopened assessments for four years. This comes after the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal rejected a plea to stay a notice demanding over Rs 100 crore in outstanding taxes.
Yesterday(on 18th March),The Madras High Court upheld the suspension of former additional district judge A Rajasekaran for participating in a controversial conference call with the prime accused in a murder case, former Kanchi seer, Shankaracharya Jayendra Saraswathi. The decision dismissed Rajasekaran’s petition and emphasized the seriousness of the charges, resulting in his dismissal from service.
Supreme Court temporarily suspends actress Jayaprada’s sentence in ESIC case, granting her interim bail pending appeal. Jayaprada and her brothers face allegations related to failure to remit ESI deductions to the corporation from their bankrupt cinema. The decision follows a series of legal proceedings, including a denial of suspension of sentence by the Delhi High Court.