Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi Today (April 6th) challenged the interpretation of draw of lots rules in the high court after losing the Rajya Sabha election from Himachal Pradesh. Singhvi questioned the decision to declare the person selected in the draw as the loser, emphasizing the lack of legal basis. He highlighted the potential need for correction if his arguments hold merit.
The Bengaluru Court re-issued summons to Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar in BJP’s defamation case related to an advertisement termed ‘Corruption Rate Card’. Rahul Gandhi was exempted until June 1st. The case stems from BJP’s complaint regarding pre-2023 state election allegations. The court ordered them to appear on April 29th after acknowledging a prima facie case.
The Jharkhand High Court intervened in the defamation case against Rahul Gandhi, staying the arrest warrant issued after his remarks about Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The warrant, issued for Gandhi’s failure to appear in court, was suspended for a month by the High Court, instructing him to engage in court proceedings. The case continues.
The Delhi High Court Today dismissed a petition seeking action against Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav, and Arvind Kejriwal for allegedly making false statements against the government. The court emphasized the electorate’s discernment, stating that individuals are capable of distinguishing truth from falsehood and can take their own action. The petition raised concerns about the impact of these statements on India’s image and the government’s credibility.
On Saturday Bhiwandi magistrate’s court has deferred the hearing of a defamation case against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to May 2. This case stems from a statement allegedly made by Gandhi during an election rally near Bhiwandi on March 6, 2014. The Bhiwandi magistrate’s court on Saturday has deferred the hearing of a defamation case […]
A high-level committee, led by former President Ram Nath Kovind, Today endorsed the idea of ‘One Nation, One Election’ in a comprehensive report of 18,626 pages. The report advocates for simultaneous Lok Sabha and state assembly elections, seeking to streamline the electoral process and reduce expenditure. Various political parties have also offered suggestions.
The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) today (on February 8) has dismissed a plea by the Indian National Congress (INC) seeking a stay on the Income Tax Department’s actions regarding their bank accounts. This decision comes amidst a contentious legal battle between the Congress party and the IT Department over tax claims for the assessment […]
Rahul Gandhi Robber | The News Broadcasting and Digital Standards Authority (NBDSA) instructed Aaj Tak to remove a fictional video portraying Rahul Gandhi as a robber and cautioned against similar content in the future. The directive followed a complaint by the Indian Youth Congress president, alleging malicious intent to tarnish Gandhi’s reputation. Aaj Tak argued that the story was based on tweets from Priyanka Gandhi.
The Karnataka High Court summoned Rahul Gandhi, Siddaramaiah, and others following Congress’ claim of a “40% commission” scheme by the previous BJP administration. Allegations led to a special court appearance on March 28th. The court instructed the state government to conclude its investigation within six weeks. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi accused the Congress government of taking 50%.