A Sambhal court has issued a notice to Rahul Gandhi regarding his controversial statement about “fighting the Indian state.” The notice follows a complaint from Simran Gupta, president of Hindu Shakti Dal, concerning remarks made during a January speech. Gandhi must respond, prompting consideration of further legal action and drawing political attention.
Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has challenged an Allahabad High Court decision regarding a criminal defamation case tied to his remarks about freedom fighter Vinayak Savarkar. His comments during a political rally led to a complaint, asserting that they were defamatory. The Supreme Court will hear the case, with implications for freedom of speech.
Amit Shah defended the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, stating it is not anti-religious and criticized opposition parties for spreading misinformation. He clarified the inclusion of non-Muslims in the Waqf Board is administrative only and aims to enhance transparency and prevent mismanagement of Waqf properties, dismissing fears among minorities as baseless.
Arvind Kejriwal again skipped a Sonipat court hearing over his viral statement on Yamuna water. He allegedly said, “The Haryana government has mixed poison in the water of the Yamuna River.”
Sonipat, Haryana: A court in Sonipat has scheduled the next hearing for tomorrow i.e March 20 in a criminal case filed by the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) against Arvind Kejriwal, former Delhi Chief Minister and AAP national convener. The case is related to his statement calling Yamuna water poisonous and accusing the Haryana government of supplying unsafe water to Delhi.
Today, On 24th February, BJP leader PC George surrendered before a court in Erattupetta, Kerala, on Monday over a hate speech case. The case pertains to alleged inflammatory remarks made by him. Legal proceedings are now underway following his surrender. Authorities are expected to take further action based on the court’s directives.
During a defamation case against CM Atishi, the complainant’s counsel argued before Justice Vikas Mahajan that the special judge acted like a political analyst. He sought a stay on the judge’s remarks, claiming they unfairly portrayed Atishi as a whistleblower. The counsel contended that her statements were “per se” defamatory. The Delhi High Court was urged to intervene and review the observations.
A complaint has been filed against Sonia Gandhi in a Bihar court over her remarks on the President. The plea alleges that her statement was disrespectful and sought legal action. The court is expected to hear the matter soon. This has created political reactions from various parties.
Karnataka: The Lokayukta submitted its report to the Karnataka High Court’s Dharwad Bench today(27th Jan), detailing its investigation into the corruption involving land allotments by the Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA).
Mahant Raju Das, a priest from Hanuman Garhi, is facing a defamation case for his comments about Mulayam Singh Yadav. He reportedly posted on X, suggesting harmful actions against a statue of Yadav placed in a camp supported by SP workers at the Maha Kumbh. His remarks have led to legal action and public criticism, creating tension around the issue. Authorities are looking into the matter as it gains attention.
