Today, On 18th July, The Supreme Court refused to stay the trial court proceedings against Lalu Yadav in the land-for-jobs case but granted him exemption from personal appearance, while directing the Delhi High Court to speed up hearing his plea to quash the FIR.
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.