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A defamation complaint against Rahul Gandhi, filed by VD Savarkar’s grandnephew, alleges that Gandhi falsely claimed Savarkar wrote about an incident of violence against a Muslim man. Gandhi, who missed a court hearing on December 2 due to Parliament duties, is ordered to appear next on January 10, facing potential legal consequences.
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Today, On 2nd August, Manorama Khedkar, the mother of former probationary IAS officer Puja Khedkar, was granted bail after spending 14 days in judicial custody and four days in police custody for a criminal intimidation case. She was charged with attempted murder following a viral video showing her brandishing a gun and arguing over a land dispute in Pune’s Mulshi tehsil. Puja Khedkar also faces separate accusations.
Today, On 2nd July, the father and grandfather of a Pune teenager involved in the Pune Porsche crash granted bail in a case related to the kidnapping of their family driver. Vishal Agarwal faces separate allegations of evidence tampering by swapping the minor’s blood sample with his mother’s to avoid alcohol detection. Multiple ongoing cases involve allegations of pressure on the driver and potential evidence tampering.
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Today, On 27th June, the father of a 17-year-old boy involved in a fatal Porsche accident in Pune was granted bail. The boy faces charges under the Juvenile Justice Act and the Indian Penal Code. The Bombay High Court also ordered his release from an observation home. Additional arrests were made related to alleged alcohol service to the minor. A series of legal actions and investigations continues.
A court in Pune has directed Rahul Gandhi to appear on August 19 in response to a defamation complaint by Vinayak Damodar Savarkar’s grandnephew. The complaint alleges that Gandhi defamed Savarkar in a 2023 speech in London. The court order specifies the “appearance” stage, with the mode of appearance remaining unclear.
After a fatal car accident involving a 17-year-old driving a Porsche, three individuals were sent to police custody for serving alcohol to the minor. The juvenile was granted bail by the Juvenile Justice Board, with conditions including writing a 300-word essay on road safety and refraining from further offenses. Concerns over age verification at establishments were raised. The severity of the case may warrant trying the juvenile as an adult.
Today (10th May): In the murder case of rationalist Narendra Dabholkar, Sachin Andure and Sharad Kalaskar were sentenced to life imprisonment with a fine. Dr. Virendrasingh Tawade, Vikram Bhave, and Sanjeev Punalekar were acquitted. The case, which began in 2016, concluded with the convicts facing charges related to conspiracy, murder, and unlawful activities. The judgment brings closure to a prolonged legal battle.