Advocate Mehmood Pracha’s plea seeking to nullify the 2019 Ayodhya judgment has been dismissed by Delhi’s District Court. The court called the case “frivolous” and imposed costs of Rs 6 lakh.
The Delhi High Court criticized the police for the prolonged trial in the 2020 riots conspiracy case, noting the accused, Tasleem Ahmed, has been jailed for over five years without charges. The defense argued for bail due to the delay, while the prosecution cited adjournments requested by the defense. The hearing continues.
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NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India, on Wednesday (15th Jan) issued a notice to the Central Government and the Election Commission of India (ECI) regarding a petition filed by Congress leader Jairam Ramesh. The petition challenges the recent amendments made to the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961, which limit citizens’ rights to access election-related records.
The Supreme Court annulled a Rs.1 lakh fine imposed on advocate Mehmood Pracha by the Allahabad High Court, which criticized him for “forum shopping” and attire while representing himself. Pracha’s plea was dismissed by the High Court, deemed to waste the court’s time. The Supreme Court found no basis for the fine.
Yesterday, On 26th October, the Supreme Court stayed the Allahabad High Court’s Rs.1 lakh fine on advocate Mehmood Pracha, accused of “forum shopping” and inappropriate attire while self-representing. This stay offers temporary relief as the Supreme Court reviews the High Court’s decision, questioning the penalty’s validity and the remarks against Pracha.
The Supreme Court today dismissed the PIL alleging ECI’s EVM misuse, deeming the allegations vague and an abuse of legal process. The Bench advised filing election petitions with the High Court for election-related concerns, criticizing the lack of evidence in the petition. The plea for a high-powered committee to investigate ECI’s actions was also rejected.
The Allahabad High Court reserved its verdict on the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah mosque dispute, challenging the legality of the suits filed. The lawsuits seek the removal of the mosque, claiming it stands on the site of a demolished temple. The Muslim side argues that the suits are time-barred and should be dismissed. Senior advocate Manish Goyal has been appointed as amicus curiae in the matter, and the court is yet to address several issues.
The Allahabad High Court decided to reopen the long-standing Shahi Idgah dispute and schedule a hearing for the Muslim community on June 4. The contentious land dispute involves the Shahi Idgah mosque and the Krishna Janmabhoomi temple in Mathura, with the involvement of the Waqf Board adding complexity to the matter. The upcoming decision holds significant anticipation.