The Karnataka High Court has issued an interim order restraining Power TV and its affiliate from broadcasting due to their expired broadcasting license. The court found no evidence of renewal, despite claims of a valid license. The matter is scheduled for further hearing on July 9. Clients are advised to contest the show-cause notice instead of seeking leniency.
Today (3rd June): Two BJP candidates, Pranat Tudu and Rekha Patra, along with party workers, approached the Calcutta High Court to address alleged false police complaints hindering their participation in vote counting for the Lok Sabha election. The court scheduled a hearing and also received petitions from BJP workers identifying themselves as party counting agents. The BJP has requested re-elections in 412 polling booths, alleging widespread election malpractices, and criticized the ruling Trinamool Congress for favoring tactics that led to clashes and injuries.
Today (8th May): The Bombay High Court dismissed petitions challenging the renaming of Aurangabad and Osmanabad as Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Dharashiv. The court ruled that the renaming notifications were not illegal and affirmed the state government’s authority to make such decisions. The government stated that the renaming did not incite religious or communal hatred, and cited previous unsuccessful attempts to change the names.
The Supreme Court is set to address 400+ writ petitions on May 1st, challenging penal provisions under five laws. The laws under scrutiny include GST, Customs Act, Companies Act, Black Money Act, and FCRA. Additionally, a bench will address the validity of provisions under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. Various pleas question the constitutionality and procedures of these laws.
Today (22nd April): The Calcutta High Court will announce its judgment on the school jobs scam in West Bengal on Monday. The case involves alleged irregularities in the recruitment of teaching and non-teaching staff for government-sponsored and aided schools. This follows an extensive hearing involving petitions and appeals related to the State Level Selection Test-2016. The judgment will address the challenges to the recruitment process.
Today(on 18th April), the Supreme Court instructed the Election Commission to investigate EVM malfunction during a mock poll in Kerala, addressing concerns over BJP vote discrepancies. This directive follows allegations of EVMs registering additional votes for the BJP. The Court’s proactive stance aims to ensure the integrity of the electoral process amidst technological advancements.
New Delhi: A PIL filed in Delhi HC seeks suitable facilities for CM Arvind Kejriwal in Tihar Jail, emphasizing his role as an elected leader. It requests video conferencing for governance from custody. Background: Kejriwal’s arrest on March 21, subsequent remand on April 1, and concerns about media interference and demands for his resignation. Previous petitions to remove him were rejected or fined.
Today (27th March): The Delhi High Court dismissed four new petitions by the Indian National Congress challenging Income Tax reassessment procedures. This follows earlier dismissals concerning different assessment years. The Court noted substantial evidence for further scrutiny of the party’s income. The Congress has faced multiple legal setbacks in tax-related proceedings.