The Supreme Court slammed the appellate court’s “shocking” move of cancelling bail and issuing an NBW against a woman despite her appeal pending for eight years. Citing serious procedural lapses and her medical condition, the Court ordered her immediate release on interim bail.
Today, on 9th September, in the case concerning remarks against Amit Shah, Rahul Gandhi’s lawyer cross-examined a witness in the ongoing defamation case linked to his 2018 Karnataka campaign speech, where he allegedly made derogatory remarks, sparking political controversy and a prolonged legal battle.
The Madras High Court has ordered criminal action against Advocate R. Balasubramanian for obstructing the police from executing a non-bailable warrant and using abusive language against the judiciary. The Court highlighted his misconduct harmed the legal profession’s image and directed the Bar Council to initiate disciplinary proceedings against him.
The Delhi High Court has postponed arguments on Medha Patkar’s appeal against her 2001 defamation conviction by LG VK Saxena, with hearings now scheduled for July 14 and 15. Patkar’s conviction and sentence were previously stayed, allowing her release after an interim bail. She challenges both the guilty verdict and compensation order.
A Chaibasa court has issued a non-bailable warrant against Rahul Gandhi over a 2018 defamation case related to his remarks about Amit Shah. The court mandates his personal appearance on June 26, following previous failures to appear. Gandhi faces additional legal challenges in Sultanpur, also linked to his comments about Shah.