The Supreme Court directed the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe controversial remarks made by Madhya Pradesh Minister Vijay Shah against Colonel Sofiya Qureshi. The SIT is headed by IG Pramod Verma, following the court’s rejection of Shah’s insincere apology, emphasizing the need for accountability and respect.
A Jashpur court registered a criminal case against BJP MLA Raymuni Bhagat for alleged objectionable remarks about Jesus made on September 1, 2023. Complaints from the Christian community prompted this action after police directed them to court. The case includes charges of promoting enmity and wounding religious sentiments, with Bhagat required to appear on January 10, 2024.
The Karnataka High Court dismissed a PIL against Rahul Gandhi for alleged objectionable remarks, calling it “misconceived” and imposing a Rs 25,000 fine on the All India Dalit Action Committee. The court advised politicians to uphold decorum in speeches and emphasized that such matters are beyond judicial review under Article 226 of the Constitution.
The Allahabad High Court dismissed a plea against Swami Rambhadracharya for alleged remarks about Scheduled Castes and Tribes. The court found no offense under relevant laws, agreeing with the special judge’s justifications. The petitioner’s appeal was rejected after thorough legal examination, affirming the previous dismissal from February 2024.
Rahul Gandhi’s 2018 defamation case filed by BJP’s Vijay Mishra over remarks against Amit Shah is set for a court hearing on June 7 in Sultanpur, UP. The case was momentarily delayed due to Gandhi’s campaign commitments. Mishra’s lawyer expressed concern about Gandhi’s compliance while a warrant was issued against him last December.
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