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, On 17th July, Seven FIRs filed against NCP MLA Jitendra Awhad for remarks about Lord Ram will be consolidated at Shirdi, Maharashtra. Awhad’s controversial comments about Lord Ram being non-vegetarian led to charges under Section 295A. The cases, which sparked controversy, will be handled in Shirdi despite Awhad’s efforts to have them transferred elsewhere.
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.
Supreme Court Advocate Bhupendra Kumar Bharadwaj filed an FIR in Maharashtra, alleging theft and disturbance by villagers after performing rituals on property acquired from Dawood Ibrahim’s family. He pushed for inclusion of Section 295A of the Indian Penal Code. The property was acquired in a 2020 auction to establish an “anti-terrorist national front.”