The Supreme Court on Monday(18th Nov) criticized the Delhi High Court Bar Association’s handling of women’s reservation petitions, urging a 33% quota. Despite prior recommendations for women’s positions, recent resolutions were rejected amid vocal opposition from a male-dominated meeting. The Court plans to address the issue further on November 29, amid ongoing litigation.
BJP leader Suresh Nakhua requested more time to rectify a flawed affidavit in his defamation case against YouTuber Dhruv Rathee. Rathee sought the case’s dismissal, emphasizing Nakhua’s repeated errors. The court noted procedural issues and scheduled a hearing for February 2025, awaiting clarification on the affidavit’s compliance with new legal requirements.
The Gujarat High Court was informed on Friday that the state plans to reclaim about 108 hectares of grazing land from Adani Ports and SEZ Ltd, allocated in 2005. Villagers had contested the allocation, arguing that it left them with insufficient grazing land. The state has committed to replenishing 129 hectares of land for the village’s use.
Today (23rd April): The Delhi Court, under Special Judge Kaveri Baweja, extended Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s judicial custody until May 7 regarding a money laundering case related to the Delhi excise policy scam. The Enforcement Directorate’s probe is based on alleged irregularities in the 2021-22 policy. Kejriwal’s plea challenging his arrest was dismissed, leading to the extension of his custody.
Today (22nd April): The Supreme Court has sought the response of West Bengal Governor, CV Ananda Bose, in connection with a PIL alleging inaction in assenting to bills passed by the State Assembly. The Court has instructed governors to promptly clear bills as per constitutional obligation. Similar pleas have been filed by other states, including Telangana, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala.
Today (22nd April): The Supreme Court set aside the NCDRC’s order involving Yash Raj Films and the song “Jabra Fan.” The dispute arose when a consumer sought compensation for the song’s absence in the movie “Fan.” YRF successfully argued that the consumer did not qualify as a consumer and had publicly disclosed the song’s exclusion before the movie’s release.
The Rajasthan High Court criticized the state government for a slow response to petitions, labeling it as “lethargic” and failing to fulfill welfare obligations. Highlighting delays in addressing unemployed individuals’ claims, the court urged the Governor’s intervention to safeguard the state’s interests in the litigation system and court judgments.
Today, the Madras High Court allowed the Tamil Nadu government to withdraw writ appeals against Chief Minister Stalin and Water Resources Minister Duraimurugan, emphasizing the right of litigants to abandon a case. This decision follows a history of legal battles related to alleged irregularities in the construction of a Legislative Assembly-Secretariat complex.