Today, 9th April, The Kerala HC ruled against compelling a Lok Sabha candidate to appear before the Enforcement Directorate just before polls, emphasizing fairness in elections. The decision highlights the need for balanced legal proceedings during election seasons, upholding democratic principles and candidates’ rights. The court postponed the case until after the elections, citing the upcoming campaign.
The Calcutta High Court on Thursday (4th April) condemned the violence in Sandeshkhali as “extremely shameful,” and held the Trinamool Congress-led government responsible for citizen safety amid allegations of extortion, land grab, and sexual assault. The court emphasized the government’s moral responsibility and discussed the need for a comprehensive inquiry, possibly by the CBI, to address systemic deficiencies.
The Bengaluru Court re-issued summons to Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar in BJP’s defamation case related to an advertisement termed ‘Corruption Rate Card’. Rahul Gandhi was exempted until June 1st. The case stems from BJP’s complaint regarding pre-2023 state election allegations. The court ordered them to appear on April 29th after acknowledging a prima facie case.
Today (15th March):Former Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa has been charged under the POCSO Act for allegedly sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl during a meeting on February 2. The charges fall under sections 8 of POCSO and 354 A. Yediyurappa has denied the allegations and is cooperating with the police. The case is under investigation, and further details are awaited.
Today (12h March): The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) has filed a petition before the Supreme Court to suspend the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) due to widespread protests against the legislation. The CAA provides a path to Indian citizenship for migrants from specific religions in neighboring Muslim-majority nations, triggering opposition and demonstrations resulting in over 100 fatalities.
The Aam Aadmi Party- AAP has clarified that the land their office stands on was officially allotted to them in 2015, refuting allegations of encroachment. The Supreme Court had reprimanded the party over the issue, prompting their response that seeks to resolve the matter amicably, sparking a broader discussion on the use of public land. The upcoming meeting between Delhi government officials and the judiciary will be crucial in finding a solution.
The Supreme Court, on February 13, 2024, declined to grant an interim stay on Section 7 of the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023. The Supreme Court, on February 13, 2024, declined to grant an interim stay on Section 7 of the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023 which […]