The Centre informed the Delhi High Court that US journalist Raphael Satter’s OCI card was revoked due to unauthorized journalistic activities and alleged defamation of Indian institutions. The Ministry of Home Affairs cited security concerns, emphasizing the importance of obtaining permission for such activities under Indian law. The case is now pending judicial review.
The Supreme Court of India has summoned the Central Government to address a PIL highlighting over 700 heatwave-related deaths. Filed by activist Vikrant Tongad, the petition demands strict national guidelines, urgent action plans, and systems for heatwave alerts. The Court emphasized the importance of immediate measures for vulnerable populations.
Allahabad: 5th May, The Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that had claimed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi holds citizenship of both India and the United Kingdom (UK). The PIL had alleged that because of this, he is not qualified to be a Member of Parliament under Article 84(A) of the Indian Constitution, which mentions the conditions for eligibility to contest Lok Sabha elections.
Karnataka: Today, 20th March, Social media platform ‘X’ (previously known as Twitter), owned by billionaire Elon Musk, has filed a lawsuit in the Karnataka High Court against the Indian government. The company claims that the government is unfairly regulating online content and imposing censorship without following proper legal procedures.
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.
Today, On 18th February, President Droupadi Murmu granted prosecution sanction against AAP leader Satyendar Jain, the former Delhi Health Minister. The sanction sought under Section 218 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita. This decision allows legal proceedings to move forward against Jain. The 60-year-old leader faces serious charges, and the sanction paves the way for further action.