The Delhi High Court today restored the mandate of the Indian Olympic Association’s ad-hoc committee for the Wrestling Federation of India, following a plea by wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik, and Satyawart Kadian. The court ruled that the dissolution of the ad-hoc committee was unwarranted and allowed IOA to reconstitute it with multi-member expertise in international federations.
On Tuesday (6th August), The Central government addressed Parliament regarding low conviction rates under the PMLA and UAPA in the last decade, raising concerns about legal efficacy. Detailed data also revealed backlogs in the NCLT and NCLAT. The Finance Ministry disclosed a low completion rate for PMLA cases involving politicians since 2019.
The Supreme Court today upheld the Delhi LG’s authority to appoint aldermen for the MCD, leading to criticism from AAP’s Sanjay Singh, who called it undemocratic. In contrast, Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit supported the ruling, accusing AAP of ignorance or deceit. The decision has sparked a debate on democratic principles and the court’s rebuke of AAP.
Today(on 25th July),The Rouse Avenue Court has set a deadline of July 31 for the ED to provide hard copies of up to the 8th supplementary charge sheets to the accused. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, and K Kavitha appeared via video conferencing, while AAP MP Sanjay Singh was exempted due to Parliament duties.
Today(on 15th July),The Tihar Jail authorities dismissed the Aam Aadmi Party’s concerns about Arvind Kejriwal’s health, stating his vital signs are normal and he receives regular medical evaluations and a court-mandated diet of home-cooked food. AAP had alleged dangerous drops in Kejriwal’s blood sugar levels and significant weight loss, leading to political controversy and public interest.
Singhvi is emerging as a go-to lawyer for opposition leaders facing legal challenges. He secured interim relief for Kejriwal in a money laundering case and has successfully represented other high-profile politicians, highlighting inconsistencies and lack of evidence. His growing reputation makes him a key figure for opposition parties in legal battles against investigative agencies.
Today, On 3rd July, Delhi’s Rouse Avenue court ordered the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) to provide accused parties with copies of supplementary charge sheets and related documents within two days in the Delhi excise policy case. The court also extended the judicial custody of some accused individuals and instructed lawyers to inspect documents promptly for transparency.
Today, On 25th June, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal arrested by the CBI at Tihar Jail in connection with a corruption case linked to the Delhi Excise Policy. This arrest occurred just before his Supreme Court bail hearing for a related money laundering case. The timing of the arrest heightens political and legal tensions surrounding the case.
Bollywood director Karan Johar has filed a lawsuit against the producers of the Hindi film “Shaadi ke Director Karan aur Johar,” objecting to the unauthorized use of his name in the title. Represented by DSK Legal, he seeks a permanent injunction and urgent relief to prevent irreversible harm to his reputation and goodwill ahead of the film’s