Arvind Kejriwal is set to appear before the Delhi Assembly’s Privileges Committee on Friday in connection with the ‘Phansi Ghar’ controversy at the Assembly premises. The panel had earlier summoned the concerned leaders several times, but they failed to appear and present their side citing different reasons.
The Madras High Court sharply criticised TN Minister S. Reghupathy for his remark on the Thiruparankundram Karthigai Deepam issue, saying, “I conclude that Thiru. Ragupathy has given a mischievous political spin to the turn of events.”
The Delhi High Court refused to restrict media coverage of the Dwarka SUV crash, emphasising that freedom of the press cannot be curbed. It said no court can issue a complete gag order unless a genuine grievance is established.
Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions has approached the Bombay High Court seeking urgent interim protection in a contract dispute with a production partner. The company wants the court to preserve status quo in matter until arbitration resolves the disagreement.
A Guwahati court restrained Congress leaders Gaurav Gogoi, Bhupesh Baghel, and Jitendra Singh from making defamatory remarks against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who has filed a defamation suit seeking Rs.500 crore in damages.
The Orissa High Court criticised the Bhubaneswar DSP for scurrilous remarks against the Advocate General, holding that such conduct defies court orders. It said justice must rest on public trust, emphasising that “purity is the hallmark of justice.”
Delhi High Court granted interim relief to Abhishek Bachchan, observing that unauthorized use of his name, image, likeness, and personality attributes creates public confusion and false perceptions of endorsement, thereby infringing his personality rights and causing reputational harm.
A YouTube channel has approached the Supreme Court, calling the media gag order “unprecedented and profoundly alarming,” against a Bengaluru civil court’s directive that restricts coverage in the Dharmasthala temple burial case involving Harshendra Kumar D.
Sameer Kulkarni, one of the acquitted in the Malegaon Blast case, said, “I had Rs 900 during my arrest, but only Rs 750 was shown on paper. At least return that,” expressing his wish to get the amount back.
A YouTube channel has approached the Supreme Court, calling the media gag order “unprecedented and profoundly alarming,” against a Bengaluru civil court’s directive that restricts coverage in the Dharmasthala temple burial case involving Harshendra Kumar D.
