A Delhi court Today (April 3rd) instructed AAP leader Sanjay Singh to refrain from tampering with evidence or influencing witnesses in the “scam” case related to Excise. Special Judge Kaveri Baweja issued these directives before authorizing Singh’s release from Tihar Central Jail, subsequent to the bail granted to him by the Supreme Court Yesterday.
The Supreme Court Today granted bail to Aam Aadmi Party leader Sanjay Singh in the Delhi liquor policy case, citing no need for continued custody as per the ED. The court emphasized legal procedures and the significance of an approver’s non-implication. This pivotal ruling reflects the ongoing legal saga’s complexities, with heightened significance resonating beyond immediate legal ramifications in Indian politics.
The Supreme Court today refused to stay the disqualification of six Congress rebels by the Himachal Pradesh Assembly Speaker for cross-voting in the recent Rajya Sabha polls. The rebel MLAs are barred from voting or Assembly proceedings pending the plea. By-elections for the vacant seats are under scrutiny, with a court listing set for May 6.
The Supreme Court will hear on March 18, a plea from 6 Congress rebels, disqualified from the Himachal Pradesh assembly for not following party directives during Rajya Sabha polls. They allege lack of opportunity to respond to the disqualification petition. The Speaker cited anti-defection law after their abstention from a crucial budget vote.
The Karnataka High Court Today (March 14th) issued a notice to the State government after a PIL opposed naming public places in Davanagere after Minister SS Mallikarjun and his father, Congress MLA Shamanur Shivashankarappa. This action followed a previous court ruling against naming public properties after living politicians, raising concerns about political influence in public spaces.
The Supreme Court today overturned a 1998 ruling, stating that lawmakers can be prosecuted for receiving bribes for speeches or votes. CJI DY Chandrachud emphasized that bribery erodes democracy. The decision arose from the Sita Soren v. Union of India case, marking a pivotal shift in lawmakers’ immunity from criminal prosecution for bribery.
PM Modi praised the Supreme Court’s significant decision in the JMM MPs bribery case on Monday, referring to it as a “great judgment.” The Supreme Court, led by CJI, overturned a ruling granting immunity to MPs and MLAs from prosecution in bribery cases for speeches or votes. Prime Minister Modi praised the decision, calling it a “great judgment,” emphasizing the importance of clean politics and public confidence in the system. The ruling promotes transparency and upholds democratic ideals.
The Supreme Court Today overturned immunity for bribery in the case of legislators, emphasizing that corruption undermines the Indian parliamentary democracy. The seven-judge bench’s decision clarified that MPs and MLAs are not protected from prosecution for accepting bribes, reconsidering a 1998 judgement. The scope of legislative privileges under the Constitution is also under review.
The Supreme Court is set to decide today whether MPs and MLAs are immune from prosecution for accepting bribes in legislative sessions. The seven-judge bench will revisit the 1998 JMM bribery case, which granted immunity for such actions. The decision seeks to determine the extent of legislative privileges and implications for legal accountability.
Today (February 27), the Delhi High Court reserved its order regarding the petitions filed by seven BJP MLAs contesting their indefinite suspension from the legislative assembly. Their suspension stemmed from disruptions during Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena’s address at the commencement of the budget session.