Abbas Ansari has challenged the Mau MP-MLA court’s refusal to stay his conviction in a 2022 hate speech case. The Allahabad High Court has now set July 30 as the next date of hearing.
The Bombay High Court denied ex-AIMIM MLA Farukh Shah’s request to quash an FIR concerning illegal construction and naming of a public square. The court ruled his actions violated legal protocols and misused public funds. Shah faces multiple criminal charges, while the investigation regarding fund misappropriation continues.
Today (17th May): The Supreme Court rejects an appeal challenging the Karnataka High Court’s order to stay proceedings against BJP MP Tejasvi Surya, accused of objectionable tweets and violating the Model Code of Conduct before the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Justices questioned bypassing the High Court, leading the petitioners to withdraw the plea. Another case involves Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje.
