Delhi High Court: BJP Leader Kailash Gahlot Withdraws Petition Against Centre’s Clearance Rule for Ministers’ Foreign Visits

NEW DELHI: Former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) minister Kailash Gahlot withdrew his petition from the Delhi High Court on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. The petition challenged the rule that requires state government ministers, including the Chief Minister, to get political clearance from the Central Government before traveling abroad.

Karnataka High Court Declares MHA’s Look Out Circulars Guidelines Invalid

The Karnataka High Court has declared Ministry of Home Affairs’ Office Memoranda on Look Out Circulars invalid, impacting banks’ loan recovery methods. The ruling stresses adherence to statutory provisions and fundamental rights, emphasizing constitutional validity over procedural technicalities. This sets a precedent for future legal interpretations and enforcement actions related to circulars and similar state entity directives.