Today, On 25th February, The Punjab & Haryana High Court was hearing a plea by detained MP Amritpal Singh, who sought permission to attend Lok Sabha proceedings. During the hearing, the Lok Sabha informed the court that a panel on MP leaves was constituted on February 24. The case raises questions about parliamentary privileges and the rights of detained legislators.
Today(20th Sept), A Supreme Court lawyer has filed a formal complaint against former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, TTD officials, and a contractor for allegedly supplying adulterated, non-vegetarian ghee to the Tirupati Temple. The complaint, submitted to the Home Ministry and DGPs of Andhra Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, highlights serious concerns about the religious integrity and sanctity of this revered site.
Today(on 9th August),The Supreme Court of India dismissed a petition challenging Amritpal Singh’s election as an MP from Punjab’s Khadoor Sahib constituency, which questioned his qualifications under Article 84 of the Indian Constitution. The petitioner argued that Singh did not meet the necessary qualifications for Parliament membership.
In Madhya Pradesh, four individuals arrested under the National Security Act (NSA) after they allegedly threw a cow’s head into a temple, an act that stirred communal tensions in the area. Local authorities swiftly responded to the incident, aiming to prevent any escalation of violence. The suspects are currently under investigation, with law enforcement closely monitoring the situation to ensure public safety and harmony. The use of NSA highlights the severity with which the authorities are treating the case, given the sensitive nature of the act and its potential to incite communal unrest. The community leaders have called for calm and are cooperating with the police to maintain peace.
