The Delhi High Court closed actor Celina Jaitly’s petition after her brother Vikrant Jaitly, detained in the UAE, stated he does not wish to communicate with her. The Court recorded his stance and directed authorities to continue providing legal assistance to him.
The Delhi High Court has granted four weeks to the Centre to secure consular access to Celina Jaitly’s brother, Retired Major Vikrant Jaitly, detained in Abu Dhabi. The Court also directed the MEA to update him about the ongoing petition and file a status report.
The Delhi High Court was informed that Celina Jaitly’s detained brother does not wish to interact with her. The Court directed the Centre to apprise him of legal representation options during the next consular access in the UAE.
Today, On 14th November, The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to the MEA and MHA on Professor Ashok Swain’s plea challenging his blacklisting from entering India. The Sweden-based academic argues that the government’s decision violates legal principles and constitutional protections.
The Bombay High Court quashed a 2018 special court order directing authorities to share confidential records with 26/11 accused Abu Jundal, calling his request a “fishing and roving inquiry.” The court said the demand was a belated and tactical move unrelated to the main terror case.
India has dismissed the Court of Arbitration’s supplemental award on the Kishenganga and Ratle projects, deeming it illegal and asserting that it is not bound by the Indus Waters Treaty. The Ministry of External Affairs emphasized the Treaty is in abeyance due to Pakistan’s support for terrorism, invalidating any external tribunal’s authority.
Today, On 24th February, The Supreme Court of India refused to hear a PIL seeking protection for Hindus in Bangladesh amid reports of violence against minorities. The court stated that it cannot interfere in the internal matters of another country. The plea had urged the Indian government to take steps to safeguard Hindu minorities facing atrocities.
The Supreme Court deferred its hearing on petitions challenging the Centre’s ban on the BBC documentary “India: The Modi Question” until January 2025. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta assured the court that a counter affidavit would be submitted within two weeks. The government labeled the documentary as biased propaganda.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court intervened in a case where a young woman from Phillaur, Jalandhar, was allegedly sold in Bahrain by her live-in partner. Justice Alok Jain directed the authorities to collaborate for the immediate rescue of the victim. The urgency of the situation reflects the broader issue of human trafficking, necessitating coordinated efforts for her safe return.
Today,19th April,The Supreme Court sought responses on labeling the CAA rules as “Anti-Constitutional,” addressing concerns of fairness and constitutionality. Petitioner Hiren Gohain argues that the rules lead to demographic shifts and infringe upon fundamental rights. The plea aims to protect the rights of the indigenous population in Assam, emphasizing the urgent issue of illegal migration.
