A 201-vote margin, a recount and a counting video the Election Commission says it cannot trace: Supreme Court Rejects ECI Claim Of Lost 2023 Sringeri Counting Video and warns that it will draw an adverse inference if the Commission does not produce its records. New Delhi: Told by the Election Commission of India that it […]
The Madras High Court has held the resignations of four AIADMK MLAs genuine, upheld the Speaker’s acceptance and directed that pending disqualification proceedings be completed within two months.
The Karnataka High Court stays proceedings against Minister Laxman Savadi in a 2018 assault case, pausing the trial court’s order that added him as an accused while the challenge to that order is heard. Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court has stayed further proceedings against Co-operation Minister and Athani MLA Laxman Savadi in a 2018 assault […]
The Chief Judicial Magistrate, Manjeri has issued a show cause notice under the Contempt of Courts Act to Perinthalmanna MLA Najeeb Kanthapuram for allegedly obstructing a court-appointed advocate commissioner sent to take possession of a house.
The Karnataka High Court has granted anticipatory bail to an MLA’s daughter accused of abusing and slapping a woman Sub-Inspector on temple bandobast duty in Mandya district, noting the maximum sentence of two years, her public apology, her lack of criminal antecedents and her undertaking to cooperate with the investigation.
A Thiruvananthapuram court granted anticipatory bail to MLA Rahul Mamkootathil in a second rape case, noting his claims of political motive and delayed complaint. The Crime Branch registered the case after the complainant’s email was forwarded by the KPCC President.
The Bombay High Court denied bail to ex-BJP MLA Ganpat Gaikwad in the police station firing case involving a Shiv Sena leader, observing, “Liberty can’t be a passport for serious crimes” while refusing relief.
Court criticizes police for filing charges against Abu Asim Azmi without reviewing his interview video on Aurangzeb. Expressing surprise, the court questioned the lack of due diligence. Azmi granted bail with conditions. The case highlights concerns over hasty legal action.
The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court will hold a final hearing on March 20 regarding a PIL questioning the J&K LG’s authority to nominate five members to the Union Territory’s Legislative Assembly. The petitioner argues this power violates constitutional principles, while additional parties seek to intervene, emphasizing the case’s public significance.
Today, On 6th February, A Delhi court raised concerns over the maintainability of a defamation complaint filed by AAP leader Satyendra Jain against Karnail Singh. The court questioned how the case could be heard before the Special MP-MLA Court. Jain had alleged defamatory statements were made against him, prompting legal action. The matter is now under judicial consideration for jurisdictional clarity.
