Allu Arjun was charged in connection with a stampede that occurred during the premiere of Pushpa 2 at Sandhya Theatre, which resulted in a woman’s death and injuries to her son. He was granted bail after his arrest and agreed to support the victim’s family financially, providing Rs 2 crores for their aid.
The Calcutta High Court dismissed a PIL against the BJP’s Bengal Bandh, citing the petitioner’s prior prohibition from filing PILs. The BJP had called for the bandh in response to a doctor’s rape and murder, sparking student protests. The PIL argued that such bandhs disrupt public life and infringe on citizens’ rights.
