The Supreme Court has granted absolute protection from arrest to civil rights activist Teesta Setalvad in connection with a case alleging misappropriation of funds intended for the construction of a “Museum of Resistance” at the Gulbarg Housing Society in Ahmedabad. This society was the site where over 60 individuals lost their lives during the 2002 […]
In a recent hearing, the Supreme Court indicated the challenges associated with revoking the bail granted to RJD chief, Lalu Prasad Yadav, by the Jharkhand High Court in connection with one of the fodder scam cases. The apex court highlighted that the politician has been out on bail for the past four years. A bench […]
Supreme Court Awaits Disqualification Petition Timeline Amid Shiv Sena Rift In a significant turn of events, the Supreme Court, under the leadership of Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud, has granted a “final opportunity” to the Speaker of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, Rahul Narwekar, urging him to provide a “realistic time schedule” for the […]
NewsClick’s Editor-in-Chief, Prabir Purkayastha, and its Human Resources head, Amit Chakraborty, have moved the Supreme Court, challenging the Delhi High Court’s verdict that validated their arrest by the Delhi Police. The duo was taken into custody under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) over allegations of receiving Chinese funding to further anti-national propaganda. Senior Advocate […]
In a significant development, the Delhi High Court has called for a response from the Delhi Police concerning the arrest of Prabir Purkayastha, the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of NewsClick. Purkayastha has petitioned the court for the quashing of the FIR registered against him and others. Additionally, the plea challenges a trial court order that granted […]
Chennai Court Denies Bail to Tamil Nadu Minister V. Senthil Balaji in Money Laundering Case: Detailed Court Observations Revealed The Principal Sessions Court in Chennai has denied bail to Tamil Nadu Minister V. Senthil Balaji, who is embroiled in a money laundering case. Balaji, currently serving as a Minister without portfolio, was arrested by the […]
In a recent development, the Supreme Court declined to halt the proceedings of an election petition against Congress MLA K Babu, which is currently pending before the Kerala High Court. The petition, filed by CPI (M) leader M Swaraj, challenges Babu’s election from the Tripunithura constituency during the 2021 Kerala Legislative Assembly Elections. The core […]
Supreme Court Moves Sedition Law Challenge to Larger Bench Amidst New Legislation Proposals In a pivotal decision, the Supreme Court, on September 12, has referred the petitions challenging the sedition law, specifically Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), to a bench comprising at least five judges. This move was initiated by a three-judge […]
Mohammad Akbar Lone Affirms Oath to Uphold Indian Constitution Amid Article 370 Controversy In a recent development, Mohammad Akbar Lone, the National Conference leader and Member of Parliament, has submitted an affidavit in the Supreme Court. This move comes as a response to the apex court’s direction, following concerns raised by a Kashmiri Pandits’ organization, […]
Supreme Court Adjourns Umar Khalid’s Bail Plea in Delhi Riots Conspiracy Case The Supreme Court has once again adjourned the hearing of the bail plea of Umar Khalid, who has been incarcerated since September 2020. Khalid, a former scholar from Jawaharlal Nehru University, is facing charges under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act for his alleged […]
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