Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor has called for the immediate resignation and arrest of Bihar Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary for allegedly providing false age details to secure relief in a 1995 murder case. He urged CM Nitish Kumar to take swift action or escalate the matter to the Governor.
RJD MP Manoj Jha has moved the Supreme Court against the ECI’s Bihar voter list revision, alleging mass disenfranchisement of marginalised groups. He called the rushed process exclusionary and a threat to democracy.
The Patna High Court dismissed a complaint accusing Bihar CM Nitish Kumar of disrespecting the national anthem during a sports event, ruling there was no evidence of intent or legal basis to proceed with the case.
Bihar Police propose establishing 100 fast-track courts to expedite justice, focusing on cases involving illegal assets. DGP Vinay Kumar highlighted the need for quicker trials as pending cases have surged to nearly 17 lakh. Strong actions against corrupt officials, regardless of their status, will be prioritized to tackle illegal wealth effectively.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar faces controversy after a video shows him nudging his chief secretary during the national anthem, sparking allegations of disrespect. A petition seeks police action under relevant laws, citing potential violations. The court will hear the case on March 25 amid rising political tensions ahead of elections.
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has strongly opposed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill and demanded its withdrawal. The Board has warned the Central government that if the Bill is passed in Parliament, they will launch a nationwide agitation.
NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has dismissed an appeal filed by Govind Yadav, an expelled member of the Janata Dal United (JDU), challenging the election of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar as the party’s president.
NEW DELHI: Today, 25th Feb, The Supreme Court of India set aside the expulsion of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Sunil Singh from the Bihar Legislative Council. Singh was expelled for making remarks against Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, but the Court found the punishment excessive and unfair.
The Supreme Court commented that long pending bail cases in Bihar might be the reason for its peace. The Court refused to expedite a trial but allowed the petitioner to apply for bail.
Delhi High Court today dismisses plea challenging Bihar CM Nitish Kumar’s election as JDU President. Former JDU member Govind Yadav’s plea lacked merit and was ruled out by Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav. The plea aimed to annul changes in JDU’s records, which violated the Representation of the People Act. The court concluded that the requested reliefs were beyond the Act’s scope.
