Delhi court pauses further investigation against Law Minister Kapil Mishra in the 2020 riots case. Complainant Mohammad Ilyas has been asked to respond by April 21.
“Shaheen Bagh Is Mini-Pakistan”
Justice Oka addressed the prevalent issue of hate speech in India, which often targets religious minorities and oppressed communities, aiming to provoke societal division. He emphasized the need for public awareness and education to reduce such speech, while safeguarding free speech rights. Oka advocated for the right to dissent and protest as essential democratic principles.
New Delhi, March 27: The Delhi High Court has agreed to examine a petition filed by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Somnath Bharti. In his plea, Bharti has challenged the election victory of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Satish Upadhyay from the Malviya Nagar constituency in the recently held Delhi Assembly elections.
A Delhi court criticized BJP leader Kapil Mishra for using the word “Pakistan” to spread hatred during his election campaign. The court refused to cancel the summons issued against him in an electoral malpractice case. It also condemned the use of communal speeches to influence voters. The ruling emphasized the need for fair and unbiased campaigning.
The Centre opposed a plea in the Supreme Court seeking a lifetime ban on convicted individuals from contesting elections. The government argued that the authority to impose such a restriction rests with Parliament. It maintained that any change in electoral disqualifications should be decided through legislative processes. The Supreme Court’s decision on the matter could have significant political and legal implications.
Maharashtra: Following their defeat in the recently concluded Maharashtra Assembly elections, five candidates representing parties under the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) have filed petitions in the Bombay High Court, challenging the victories of rival candidates from the Mahayuti alliance.
Today, On 7th January, The Supreme Court has issued a notice on Maneka Gandhi’s appeal challenging the Allahabad High Court’s dismissal of her election petition. Gandhi had contested the election of Samajwadi Party’s Rambhual Nishad in the 2024 Sultanpur Lok Sabha elections. During the hearing, the Court emphasized the need for legislative reviews to address legal deficiencies and grey areas. The appeal will be further reviewed by the apex court in due course.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has petitioned the Bombay High Court to release seized Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and annul results from the Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg constituency, citing fraudulent practices by BJP’s Narayan Rane. The ECI seeks fresh elections amidst allegations of election law violations affecting voter integrity and candidate fairness.
Today(26th Sept), The Supreme Court of India has reserved its judgment on CPI(M) leader A Raja’s plea challenging the Kerala High Court’s decision to nullify his election from the Devikulam Assembly seat over eligibility issues. The case centers on allegations by Congress leader D Kumar, who claims Raja was ineligible to contest for the SC-reserved seat due to questions surrounding his caste credentials.
