Today, On 25th October, the Supreme Court dismissed the CBI’s petition to reinstate a lookout circular against Rhea Chakraborty, labeling it “frivolous.” This ruling upholds the Bombay High Court’s prior decision, affirming that Rhea and her family are well-established in society. The case emerges from the investigation into Sushant Singh Rajput’s death.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court criticized a lawyer for attempting to secure a favorable judgment by pressuring the court with concerns about losing his legal fees. The court emphasized that an advocate’s profession is not a business and should not focus on fee recovery. The petition was ultimately dismissed, highlighting the professional duty of lawyers to prioritize their clients’ cases over financial interests.
Today(on 4th July), The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions seeking video recordings of election processes in Uttar Pradesh’s Fatehpur Sikri and Aligarh constituencies, citing jurisdictional limitations, as the events occurred outside Delhi. The petitioners, candidates in the 2024 elections, were advised to seek remedies within Uttar Pradesh jurisdiction. The court emphasized that the Election Commission of India’s office location does not confer jurisdiction on Delhi High Court.
