Prajwal Revanna told the Karnataka High Court that the rape case and other charges against him were filed due to political motives. His counsel argued that multiple complaints surfaced suddenly and the investigation was biased.
Today, On 4th August, The Supreme Court, led by CJI Gavai, dismissed Karnataka Minister Shivananda Patil’s plea in the defamation case filed by BJP MLA Basangouda Patil Yatnal, saying, “Fight your political battles outside, not in Supreme Court.” The Supreme Court dismissed an appeal from Karnataka Minister Shivananda S Patil, contesting a Karnataka High Court […]
MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court has dismissed the criminal case against famous singer Kailash Kher. He was accused of hurting religious sentiments through his song ‘Babam Bam’. The bench, consisting of Justices Bharati Dangre and Shyam C Chandak, emphasized the value of tolerance in a democratic society.
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The Bombay High Court mandated the Narcotics Control Bureau to provide investigation documents to Vedish Thorat, arrested for drug offenses, including cultivating hydroponic weed. Thorat’s lawyer argued that the denial of crucial documents hindered his defense and violated fair trial rights. The case highlights procedural issues in narcotics investigations.
The Allahabad High Court, recognizing flaws in the 2022 UPPSC Judicial Services Examination, appointed a commission led by Justice Govind Mathur to reform the evaluation process. The commission will report by May 31, 2025, addressing issues like lack of standardized marking and procedural lapses that undermine the UPPSC’s credibility and public trust.
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The Supreme Court On December 9 addressed West Bengal’s petition against the Calcutta High Court’s annulment of OBC classification for 77 communities, mainly Muslim. Justice Gavai emphasized reservations cannot be religion-based. While Sibal defended the classification as socially rooted, Patwalia critiqued its implementation. The Court scheduled further hearings for January 2025.
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The Bombay High Court directed the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to respond to Shiv Sena member Suraj Chavan’s plea challenging his arrest related to a khichdi supply scam. Ordered to appear on November 14, Chavan argues his arrest violated his rights and lacked proper legal justification, claiming speculative accusations without credible evidence.
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The Delhi High Court today reserved its decision on the legality of Bibhav Kumar’s arrest, a close aide of Arvind Kejriwal, following arguments from both sides. Senior Advocate N Hariharan argued unlawfulness, citing lack of prior notice. Meanwhile, the Delhi Police defended the arrest, alleging evidence tampering. The case’s political implications add complexity to the situation.