Kunal Kamra is embroiled in controversy following his video “Naya Bharat,” leading to T-Series issuing a copyright strike due to the use of altered song lyrics. Kamra defended his work, claiming it falls under fair use and criticized T-Series for potential implications on other creators. He expressed disdain for corporate dominance, holding up a copy of the Indian Constitution as a symbol of his rights. Maharashtra’s Chief Minister and law enforcement initiated action against Kamra for remarks about Eknath Shinde, while Kamra remains defiant, stating he won’t apologize. The incident has sparked significant political backlash and debates over freedom of expression.
The Bombay High Court granted bail to Suraj Chavan, a Shiv Sena (UBT) functionary, in a money laundering case involving a COVID-19 food distribution scam. Chavan, arrested by the ED, had spent over a year in custody. The court emphasized his right to a speedy trial, highlighting concerns over personal liberty.
More than 60 candidates from the INDIA bloc have filed petitions contesting the Maharashtra election results, alleging serious irregularities. The complaints cite issues like duplicate voting, failure to disclose criminal records and assets, EVM malfunctions, voter bribery, and lack of transparency in the electoral process. The petitioners claim these discrepancies undermined the fairness of the polls and are demanding a thorough investigation. The cases are currently under judicial review.
The ECI has formally requested the Bombay High Court to release EVMs central to the legal dispute between Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Rajan Vichare and Shinde Sena MP Naresh Mhaske. On Wednesday(September 4th), Justice Riyaz Chagla reviewed Vichare’s election petition.
A Mumbai court has granted Uddhav Thackeray and Sanjay Raut an additional two weeks to pay a Rs 2,000 fine, following their successful plea for condonation of delay in a defamation case. The court also imposed an extra Rs 1,000 cost on the two leaders in relation to the defamation case filed by Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction) leader Rahul Shewale.
CJI Led Bench Today (July 30th) said it will hear on August 7th a plea of the Uddhav Thackeray faction challenging Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar’s order declaring the Shiv Sena bloc led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde as the “real political party” after its split in June 2022.
Today, On 26th July, Shiv Sena leader Bharatshet Gogavale has sought an urgent hearing in the Bombay High Court to challenge Maharashtra Speaker Rahul Narwekar’s decision not to disqualify 14 MLAs from the opposing Uddhav Thackeray faction. He argues that the members violated party instructions and should be disqualified. The court has set the hearing for August 6.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders Uddhav Thackeray and Sanjay Raut have requested an extra two days to pay a Rs 2,000 fine imposed for a defamation case filed by Rahul Shewale of the rival Shiv Sena faction. The complaint, related to defamatory statements in Saamna, led to a Magistrate court summons and denial of discharge from the case.
Today, Mihir Shah, the main suspect in the Mumbai BMW hit-and-run case, has been remanded to judicial custody until July 30. The incident resulted in the death of Kaveri Nakhwa, dragged by the car for 1.5 km before the accused fled. Charges include culpable homicide, and Mihir’s father was arrested for facilitating his escape.
Today, On 11th July, Mumbai police revealed that Mihir Shah, the main suspect in the Worli hit-and-run case, was heavily intoxicated prior to the incident. Shah and his driver confessed their involvement, with Shah remanded to police custody until July 16. The incident has sparked public outrage and political implications, prompting strict action from authorities.
