A Special Judge in Agra has set aside the lower court’s order dismissing a sedition complaint against MP and actress Kangana Ranaut. The court directed a fresh hearing after finding procedural lapses in the earlier dismissal.
In a major relief for Rahul Gandhi, a court in Chandausi, Uttar Pradesh, dismissed a petition filed against him over his alleged remark that the Congress was “fighting the Indian State,” bringing an end to the long legal battle. In a significant relief for former Congress president and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok […]
A Delhi court rejected BJP leader Suraj Bhan Chauhan’s plea to prosecute AAP’s Saurabh Bharadwaj over alleged defamation in 2018. The court cited an expired limitation period and noted the delay in filing the complaint. It criticized Chauhan’s approach as whimsical and opportunistic. As a result, the case was dismissed.
Today, On 28th February, The Supreme Court set-aside the Delhi High Court’s stay on the discharge of SS Wazir in a murder case. It ruled that such a stay should only be granted in truly exceptional circumstances. The Court emphasized that unnecessary delays in discharge orders can impact justice. This decision reinforces the principle of fair and timely legal proceedings.
A local court in Bareilly summoned Congress MP Rahul Gandhi to appear on January 7 regarding his comments during the Lok Sabha elections. The summons came after a plea from Pankaj Pathak, alleging that Gandhi’s remarks aimed to incite class hatred for political gain. Gandhi also staged a protest against Amit Shah’s remarks on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
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Bibhav Kumar, charged with assaulting Swati Maliwal, has contested the court’s cognizance of the chargesheet, claiming procedural errors under the Bharat Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. His revision petition is pending at Tis Hazari Court, with arguments citing adherence to old procedures instead of the new law. The case continues to be judicially reviewed.
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Today, On 5th November, the Delhi High Court dismissed Khalid Saifi’s plea against an attempt to murder charge linked to the 2020 Delhi riots. Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri rejected Saifi’s argument of insufficient evidence, allowing charges of rioting and assault to proceed, emphasizing grounds for trial against him and others involved.