Today, On 10th June, Navneet Rana, a BJP leader involved in a Hanuman Chalisa controversy, failed to appear before court due to health concerns. Accused of obstructing police, the court previously rejected their discharge plea. Her husband, also facing charges, appeared in court. The matter has been adjourned to July 2, and the couple are currently out on bail.
The Chhattisgarh High Court intervened after a woman was forced to give birth on the floor of a health center due to the absence of medical staff. The court called it a “very sorry state of affairs” and demanded a personal affidavit from the Health Department Secretary. The court also ordered the immediate suspension of the involved medical officer and an inquiry into the incident.
Today, On 11 June, The Delhi High Court instructed the police to take action against those responsible for the stage collapse at Kalkaji Temple, where a woman died and 17 others were injured during a religious gathering. The court raised concerns about contradictory statements by the temple’s Mahant and appointed a lawyer to assess the temple’s conditions. The matter is set for further hearing in August.
Today, On 7th June, The Madras High Court discharged IPS Officer Pramod Kumar in the Paazee Forex extortion case, citing lack of evidence of demand and acceptance of a bribe. The court found the charges framed without due consideration and not supported by prima facie evidence. This signifies a significant development as it challenges the prosecution’s case involving financial misconduct.
Today, On 7th June, The Delhi High Court rejected former BJP MLA Kuldeep Sengar’s plea to suspend his sentence in the Unnao rape victim’s father’s death case. Sengar, serving a life sentence for the rape, sought relief from his 10-year imprisonment for the custodial death. The court emphasized the gravity of the charges and the need for justice.
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Bhavani Revanna, wife of former minister HD Revanna, seeks anticipatory bail in an abduction case after rejection by a special court, drawing attention to a political figure’s involvement. Separately, the High Court directs police to produce investigation papers in a pen drive distribution case. These legal developments stress the importance of accountability in the justice system.
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The Delhi High Court’s Division Bench, comprising Justices Vibhu Bakhru and Tara Vitasta Ganju, observed a potential error in the single-judge’s refusal to grant interim relief to Forest Essentials in a trademark dispute against Baby Forest. The Bench issued a notice to Baby Forest and scheduled further hearing on September 9, acknowledging merit in Forest Essentials’ appeal.
BharatPe and PhonePe settled their “Pe” trademark dispute after the Delhi High Court ruling, ending years of legal battles. Both companies can continue using their brand names. The decision brings significant resolution to the fintech industry. BharatPe, established in 2018, claims a vast merchant network, while PhonePe is a major player in India’s fintech landscape with over 535 million registered users.
Today, 24th April,Umar Khalid’s lawyer argued in court that the allegations against him do not amount to a terrorism offense, emphasizing the lack of evidence. The defense also highlighted media scrutiny and called for a fair legal process. Khalid’s bail request is under consideration, with the next hearing scheduled for May 7. The lawyer cited inconsistencies in the prosecution’s case and urged the court to assess the evidence critically.