The Bombay High Court dismissed on Thursday (19th Dec) Shiv Sena leader Amol Kirtikar’s petition challenging Ravindra Waikar’s election victory by 48 votes in the Mumbai North-West Lok Sabha constituency. Kirtikar alleged election irregularities, particularly regarding tendered votes, but the court found the petition non-maintainable. A detailed order will follow.
Former Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud addressed criticisms from the Shiv Sena (UBT) regarding the Supreme Court’s case selections and the MVA’s electoral losses. He defended the judiciary’s independence, emphasizing that case decisions are not for any single party to dictate. He noted significant cases pending for years require attention and asserted the court’s impartiality against political pressure.
Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud underscored the importance of independence among the Legislature, Executive, and Judiciary for national improvement. He addressed concerns over Prime Minister Modi’s recent visit to his home during a festival, asserting that such social interactions do not affect judicial impartiality and emphasizing the judiciary’s distinct role in governance.
Bollywood actress Swara Bhaskar criticized Chief Justice DY Chandrachud’s comments on the Ayodhya Ram Temple decision, calling them “terrible.” She questioned his reliance on divine intervention for judicial resolutions, echoing sentiments from the Shiv Sena (UBT). The controversy highlights concerns over the intersection of faith and legal decision-making in the judiciary.
A Mumbai court sentenced Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut to 15 days in jail for defamation against BJP leader Kirit Somaiya and his wife, Medha Somaiya. Raut’s accusations regarding a Rs 100 crore scam involving public toilets were deemed baseless, resulting in the conviction and imposed fine under defamation laws.
The Bombay High Court has summoned all candidates from the Mumbai North-East constituency following a petition by defeated candidate Shahahji N Thorat. Thorat contends that winner Sanjay Dina Patil’s failure to include his mother’s name on his affidavit warrants his disqualification. The next hearing is scheduled for October 23.
Sadanand Kadam was arrested on March 10, 2023, by the Enforcement Directorate, which marked a pivotal moment in the investigation of financial irregularities under the stringent Prevention of Money-laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) On February 12, the Supreme Court of India extended its judicial discretion to grant bail to Sadanand Kadam, a prominent figure closely associated […]
