The Supreme Court came down heavily on a man who sought appointment as a High Court judge. CJI BR Gavai said, “You’re making a mockery of the system! Want us to hold a Collegium meeting now?”
Jasmine Shah, an AAP leader, has withdrawn his petition in the Delhi High Court regarding his removal from the Vice Chairperson position of the Dialogue and Development Commission of Delhi. The court accepted the withdrawal, concluding that the Delhi government’s action was lawful. This decision reflects ongoing political tensions and the court’s neutrality in such matters.
Controversial preacher Zakir Naik retracted his plea today (23rd Oct) to consolidate hate speech FIRs during a Supreme Court hearing. The court questioned his right to petition while being a fugitive. Naik faces multiple investigations for promoting communal enmity and is believed to reside in Malaysia since leaving India in 2016.