The Bombay High Court directed the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to respond to Shiv Sena member Suraj Chavan’s plea challenging his arrest related to a khichdi supply scam. Ordered to appear on November 14, Chavan argues his arrest violated his rights and lacked proper legal justification, claiming speculative accusations without credible evidence.
The Jharkhand High Court ruled that the state cannot suspend internet services during examinations without prior court permission, emphasizing that such actions violate fundamental rights. The court criticized the government’s justification for the broader shutdown, suggesting it constituted contempt of court and lacked factual basis, undermining public convenience and judicial authority.
