The Special MP/MLA Court in Lucknow has concluded hearings on allegations claiming Rahul Gandhi holds dual citizenship. Judge Alok Verma has reserved the verdict, with January 28 fixed as the next date for a possible order in the case.
The cross-examination of a witness in the defamation case against Rahul Gandhi by BJP leader Vijay Mishra commenced but remained incomplete, with the next hearing scheduled for May 17 in a special MP/MLA court. The case highlights significant political implications given Gandhi’s role as Leader of Opposition.
Today, On 4th February, The Delhi High Court sought clarification from the Supreme Court on who will hear Engineer Rashid’s bail plea. Rashid, who was arrested in 2019, is currently in jail facing charges under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) in a terror funding case. The legal proceedings have raised jurisdictional questions regarding his bail application. The court’s decision will determine the next course of action in his case.
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Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition, faces legal challenges with two cases filed against him for derogatory remarks about the Modi surname and comments about former BJP president Amit Shah. He has failed to appear in court for scheduled hearings, prompting requests for a warrant and garnering significant media attention for its potential impact on the political landscape in India.
In Chennai, actor-politician S Ve Shekher has been sentenced to one month in jail and fined Rs 15,000 for making derogatory remarks about women journalists in 2018. The court’s decision marks a significant moment in addressing gender-based discrimination online. Despite this, Shekher has the opportunity to challenge the verdict in the Madras High Court by paying the fine.
Jaya Prada, a prominent figure in Indian politics and cinema, has been embroiled in legal challenges stemming from her participation in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, where she contested from Rampur on a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ticket Rampur, Uttar Pradesh: A local court has escalated legal proceedings against former Rajya Sabha MP and acclaimed […]
