SG Warns of ‘Thousands’ Seeking Default Bail After Ruling; CJI Gavai Vows to Review Court Records

The Supreme Court heard a plea to recall its order on deferring default bail cases linked to the Ritu Chhabaria ruling. SG flagged a nationwide surge in bail pleas, while the CJI assured a review of court records before deciding.

Delhi High Court Rejects Saket Gokhale’s Plea to Recall Rs.50 Lakh Defamation Order in Case Filed by Lakshmi Puri

In July 2024, the Delhi High Court mandated TMC leader Saket Gokhale to pay Rs 50 lakh in damages after he defamed Lakshmi Puri on social media regarding property accusations. Gokhale’s attempts to contest the ruling were rejected, and salary attachment ensued due to non-compliance, alongside a contempt petition from Puri.

ANALYSIS| Supreme Court :The Only Remedy Against a Compromise Decree is Filing a Recall Application Not a Fresh Suit

In a key ruling reinforcing established civil procedure norms, the Supreme Court has held that a compromise decree cannot be challenged through a fresh suit under the CPC.

Rs 50 Lakh & Apology| Delhi High Court Gives TMC Leader Saket Gokhale Last Chance to Reply in Contempt Case

New Delhi, Feb 28 – The Delhi High Court has given Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Saket Gokhale a final opportunity to respond to a contempt petition filed by former diplomat Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri. Justice Dharmesh Sharma granted two more weeks for Gokhale to submit his reply and scheduled the next hearing for April 18. The court warned that if he failed to respond, he might be required to appear in person.

[Krishna Janmabhumi-Shahi Idgah Dispute] ‘Muslim Side Gets A Shock’: Allahabad HC Dismisses A Recall Application Filed Against Its January 2024 Order

Today, On 23rd October, the Allahabad High Court dismissed the Muslim side’s request for separate hearings in the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi and Shahi Idgah dispute, allowing all cases to be heard together. The decision streamlines the legal process, with key issues to be addressed in the next hearing on November 8.