Today, On 2nd May, The Allahabad High Court has rejected a PIL filed by Hindu Front For Justice seeking an SIT probe into Robert Vadra’s Pahalgam Terror attack remarks, stating petitioners can pursue civil or criminal legal options instead.
The Allahabad High Court will hear a petition against Robert Vadra on Friday regarding his controversial comments on a recent Pahalgam terror attack, where 26 people died. The petitioners seek a Special Investigation Team’s formation and legal action for Vadra’s remarks, which they claim threaten public harmony and national security.
The Enforcement Directorate has filed a chargesheet against Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi related to a money laundering case linked to the National Herald newspaper. The next hearing is scheduled for April 25. The ED also questioned Robert Vadra in a separate money laundering case, amid allegations of political vendetta.
Today, On 27th February, The Delhi High Court extended the stay on trial proceedings in the National Herald case. On February 22, 2021, the court issued notices to the Gandhis, late Oscar Fernandes, Suman Dubey, Sam Pitroda, and Young Indian (YI). It sought their response to Subramanian Swamy’s plea and put the trial on hold until further orders. The case remains pending as the court awaits further developments.
Today, On 22nd July, The Delhi High Court instructed Subramanian Swamy, Sonia Gandhi, and Rahul Gandhi to submit written arguments in the National Herald case within four weeks. Any submissions after this period will incur a cost of Rs 15,000. The court scheduled the case for arguments on October 29, following a plea from Swamy seeking to present evidence.
Today, On 26th April, The Jharkhand High Court temporarily suspended Rahul Gandhi’s court appearance in a defamation case brought by a Chaibasa resident. This decision follows a non-bailable warrant issued against him in February. Gandhi’s legal team challenged the warrant, leading to the high court’s intervention. The case pause allows Gandhi to focus on campaigning for the upcoming Andhra Pradesh elections.
Today,22nd April, The Delhi High Court requested the CBI’s response to activist Harsh Mander’s plea seeking to quash an FIR alleging FCRA violations. The court has asked for a status report and assured that Mander won’t be arrested for now. The plea argues that the FIR lacks a cognizable offence and warns of ongoing harassment.
The Congress party’s election manifesto includes a proposed law for civil unions for LGBTQ+ couples, demonstrating a commitment to equality. Congress Poll Manifesto Includes Law on Civil Unions for Queer Couples, also addresses women’s cash transfers, youth employment, and caste census. This move reflects the party’s progressive approach to social issues, shaping the upcoming elections with a focus on LGBTQ+ rights, among other key promises.