Today, On 4th February, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee arrived at the Supreme Court on Wednesday amid a growing controversy over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in the poll-bound state. The court is scheduled to hear the SIR matter.
In the Farmer Protest Retweet Row a Court in punjab orders Kangana Ranaut to appear in person on October 27 in a defamation case, rejecting her request to attend via video conferencing. Case relates to her controversial comments on Mahinder Kaur during 2020-21 protests.
Bombay High Court has restrained Mumbai Police from filing a chargesheet in the Dhruva Sarja cheating case, clearly stating that “chargesheet cannot be filed without Court’s approval,” as ruled by Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Gautam A Ankhad.
Punjab and Haryana High Court Chief Justice, citing a ‘written and oral’ complaint, reassigned a case listed for order to himself, invoking his power as master of the roster to protect public trust in the judiciary.
Today, On 14th January, The Rajasthan High Court granted interim bail to Asaram in the 2013 rape case, citing health grounds. The bail will remain in effect until March 31, 2025. This decision follows a similar order previously issued by the Supreme Court. Asaram, who has been serving a life sentence, sought relief due to his deteriorating health.
The Delhi High Court today has reserved its verdict on jailed Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s plea for additional meetings with his legal team. Kejriwal cited the numerous legal cases he faces as justification. Tihar Jail authorities oppose the request, arguing against special treatment. The court sought responses from the jail and the Enforcement Directorate.
