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.
Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court sparked controversy at a Vishwa Hindu Parishad event, urging respect for Hindu practices and advocating for the Uniform Civil Code. He criticized practices like triple talaq and called for all religions to abandon harmful customs. His remarks highlighted the need for cultural respect in India.
A Telangana court issued an interim injunction against Minister Konda Surekha, prohibiting further defamatory remarks about K.T. Rama Rao amid ongoing defamation proceedings. Media outlets are ordered to remove related content. Legal hearings are scheduled for November, as both Rama Rao and actor Nagarjuna pursue separate defamation cases against Surekha.
Today (14th May): The Supreme Court rejected BJP leader H Raja’s plea to dismiss criminal cases against him for controversial comments on Periyar and women. The court stressed the decline in political discourse and the need for caution in public statements by politicians. The charges stem from Raja’s derogatory remarks, and the legal proceedings will continue as the court upheld the accountability of political speech.
