Tej Pratap Yadav has hinted at taking his family feud, following his expulsion from the RJD by his father, Lalu Prasad Yadav, to the Supreme Court. His emotional social media post escalates tensions with his brother Tejashwi amid Bihar’s election climate. Aishwarya Rai, Tej Pratap’s estranged wife, criticized the family dynamics and their motives.
Lipika Mitra, wife of former AAP MLA Somnath Bharti, has filed a criminal defamation case against Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, alleging defamatory remarks about her marital issues. The Delhi court has postponed the hearing to June 26, requiring Mitra’s lawyer to share the complaint with Sitharaman’s legal team.
In a legal challenge, BJP candidate Navya Haridas contests Priyanka Gandhi’s victory in the Wayanad bypoll, citing alleged asset non-disclosure and corrupt practices. The Kerala High Court has summoned Gandhi to respond, with the next hearing scheduled for August. Haridas claims the non-disclosure misled voters, affecting election results.
TMC leader Kunal Ghosh is likely to appear before a three-judge bench of the Calcutta High Court on June 16. As per sources, he has been asked to be present at 12:30 pm that day.
The Kerala High Court has directed a fresh notice to be sent to ex-MLA PV Anvar in an illegal phone tapping case after the previous notice was returned unclaimed. The case raises serious privacy breach concerns, prompting a CBI investigation request. Anvar’s public admission of phone tapping highlights significant legal and ethical issues.
Abbas Ansari, the son of late politician Mukhtar Ansari and current MLA from Mau Sadar, has been sentenced to two years in prison for hate speech made in 2022. This conviction could lead to his disqualification from the Uttar Pradesh Assembly, impacting his electoral future significantly.
Lipika Mitra has filed a criminal defamation case against Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in a Delhi court, alleging defamatory statements that harmed her reputation. The court has issued a notice for Sitharaman to respond by June 12. The case has attracted public attention due to its political implications and the parties involved.
A Sonepat court has placed Prof Ali Khan Mahmudabad in judicial custody following his Facebook post about India’s Operation Sindoor, provoking public outrage over perceived free speech violations. Arrested after police custody due to complaints, his case raises critical questions regarding the boundaries of free expression in national security discussions.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed police to initiate a criminal case against BJP minister Vijay Shah following his controversial remarks about Colonel Sofiya Qureshi. His comments, perceived as offensive and communal, triggered nationwide criticism, prompting calls for accountability and reflection on the impact of leaders’ statements on national unity and security.
Mahua Moitra has filed a complaint in Delhi High Court against BJP MP Nishikant Dubey and advocate Jai Anant Dehadrai for allegedly defamatory social media posts. The Court questioned the credibility of Dubey’s claims about Moitra’s foreign accounts and ordered a review, emphasizing the need for factual evidence in public accusations.
