Today, On 18th July, The Supreme Court refused to stay the trial court proceedings against Lalu Yadav in the land-for-jobs case but granted him exemption from personal appearance, while directing the Delhi High Court to speed up hearing his plea to quash the FIR.
Tej Pratap Yadav has hinted at taking his family feud, following his expulsion from the RJD by his father, Lalu Prasad Yadav, to the Supreme Court. His emotional social media post escalates tensions with his brother Tejashwi amid Bihar’s election climate. Aishwarya Rai, Tej Pratap’s estranged wife, criticized the family dynamics and their motives.
The CBI informed the court about a fraudulent scheme involving a non-existent school used to produce fake certificates in exchange for land sold to Lalu Yadav and his family. Unqualified candidates were hired for railway jobs inappropriately. The investigation revealed significant irregularities and pressure in the hiring process, emphasizing the urgency and lack of verification.
Intervention applications supporting the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, were filed in the Supreme Court, arguing that the amendments align with the Constitution of India and do not infringe on Muslim rights. Various individuals and organizations have also challenged the Act, claiming it discriminates against the Muslim community and allows excessive government interference.
New petitions have been filed challenging the Supreme Court’s December 12 interim order, which prohibits courts from action on worship-related disputes until February 17, 2025. Petitioners seek modification of this stay, contesting the constitutionality of the Places of Worship Act, with political support advocating for its enforcement amid ongoing public debate.
RJD Member Manoj Kumar Jha filed an intervention petition in the Supreme Court, asserting that the Places of Worship Act, 1991, does not violate constitutional rights and is essential for preserving India’s secular values. The Act protects places of worship as they existed on August 15, 1947, amidst increasing sectarian tensions.
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A Delhi court Today (Oct 7) granted bail to RJD chief and former Railway Minister Lalu Prasad and his sons Tejashwi Yadav and Tej Pratap Yadav in the land-for-jobs money laundering case. Special Judge Vishal Gogne granted the relief to the accused persons on a personal bond of Rs one lakh each, noting that they were not arrested during the investigation. The accused appeared before the court in pursuance to summons issued to them by the court earlier.
Today, On 6th September, Student activist Meeran Haider withdrew his bail plea in connection with a UAPA case related to the 2020 Delhi riots, opting to approach the trial court instead. Accused of conspiracy, Haider faces charges under UAPA and the IPC for the northeast Delhi riots. His legal battle is closely watched as it may set a precedent for similar cases.