Bikram Singh Majithia, leader of the Shiromani Akali Dal, challenges his arrest in a disproportionate assets case, claiming it is politically motivated. The Punjab and Haryana High Court has deferred the hearing to July 29, allowing Majithia’s lawyers time to amend their petition against alleged political witch-hunting and abuse of legal processes.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court will hear Bikram Majithia’s plea on July 4, contesting his arrest linked to a Rs 540 crore drug money case. He claims political vendetta, arguing his arrest violates legal procedures and lacks substantial evidence. Majithia seeks to quash the remand order and protect his rights.
Mahua Moitra filed a defamation case against Nishikant Dubey and Jai Anant Dehadrai over social media posts claiming she misused her parliamentary position. The Delhi High Court ordered the posts’ removal, stating they lacked sufficient evidence. Moitra, facing serious allegations of misconduct, has labeled them as politically motivated.
The Enforcement Directorate has filed a chargesheet against Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi related to a money laundering case linked to the National Herald newspaper. The next hearing is scheduled for April 25. The ED also questioned Robert Vadra in a separate money laundering case, amid allegations of political vendetta.
The Supreme Court on Monday (16th Dec) has requested the Uttar Pradesh government’s response regarding a bail plea from former minister Azam Khan and his son, Abdullah, in connection with a 2022 case alleging the theft of a road-cleaning machine. The Allahabad High Court previously denied their bail. The Khans claim political motivation behind the charges.
Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has requested a high-level judicial investigation into central and state agencies, alleging conspiracies to falsely implicate him in scams linked to the “coal levy” and the Mahadev betting app. He argues that these actions aim to damage his reputation for political reasons.
The Supreme Court today granted relief to Power TV, criticizing the High Court’s decision as political vendetta and emphasizing the protection of freedom of speech and expression. The case involves the sex abuse allegations against former JDS MP Prajwal Revanna. The Supreme Court issued notices to the Union government and others, scheduling further hearings.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on monday (8th july) challenges the bail granted to Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, citing the High Court’s decision as “illegal”. Soren, accused in a money laundering case related to a land scam, was released on bail. The ED alleges his involvement in acquiring properties illegally, but Soren denies the charges, calling them politically motivated.
The Calcutta High Court ordered an interim stay on the investigation into 47 FIRs against BJP workers in West Bengal. The court directed the state government to address claims of malafide intentions behind the FIRs, stating that the preliminary investigation should have concluded by now, making further police probe unnecessary at this stage. The petitioners allege political motivation and seek the quashing or transfer of the investigation. The state refutes the allegations and assures a fair investigation.