CJI Surya Kant slammed online criticism against Delhi High Court judges for granting bail to Kuldeep Singh Sengar, warning against attempts to “browbeat” the system and reminding that the judiciary had initially convicted Sengar, urging arguments to remain within the courtroom.
The Supreme Court condemned allegations made against Delhi High Court judges after suspension of Kuldeep Singh Sengar’s life sentence in the Unnao rape case, warning against politicising judicial decisions. The apex court stayed the HC order and stressed that attempts to malign judges must be firmly rejected.
Today, On 20th February, A Delhi court rejected the defamation case filed by AAP leader Satyendar Jain against BJP leader Bansuri Swaraj. Jain had accused Swaraj of making defamatory remarks against him. The court ruled that the statements did not warrant legal action. This decision marks a legal victory for Swaraj in the ongoing political tussle.
NEW DELHI: Today (16th Dec): The Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi has issued a criminal defamation notice to BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj following AAP leader Satyendar Jain’s allegations of defamatory remarks made during a TV interview on October 5, 2023. Jain accuses Swaraj of damaging his reputation through false claims regarding seized assets, prompting legal proceedings scheduled for December 20.
