NBA leader Medha Patkar withdrew her plea in the Supreme Court against Delhi LG V K Saxena in a 25-year-old defamation case. The court said the matter needed closure and refused relief on her request to examine more witnesses.
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The Supreme Court today strongly criticized Delhi Chief Minister’s aide Bibhav Kumar over assaulting AAP MP Swati Maliwal, calling his actions shocking and likening them to a “goon” entering the Chief Minister’s residence. The court highlighted the inappropriateness of such behavior and questioned Kumar’s lack of remorse. Despite his bail plea, the court expressed dismay over the incident and Kumar’s attitude.
The Delhi excise policy case, initiated in November 2021 to restructure the liquor trade, faced allegations of corruption and irregularities. Key events included the CBI probe, high-profile arrests, and legal battles involving Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. The case drew attention for its impact on political and legal proceedings in India.
The Delhi High Court upheld Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest in a money laundering case related to the Delhi excise policy, following a series of events spanning several years. The case began with the introduction of a new excise policy by the Delhi government in 2021, and it eventually led to legal actions against Kejriwal, culminating in the High Court’s rejection of his plea on April 9, 2024.
