The Kerala Government has created the post of Senior Standing Counsel for the Supreme Court for the first time, appointing advocate Ramesh Babu. The Congress-led government also appointed four Standing Counsel to strengthen Kerala’s legal representation before the apex court in constitutional and other important matters.
NEW DELHI: Today, 24th Feb, Famous stand-up comedian and Bigg Boss 17 winner Munawar Faruqui is facing legal issues over his new show, Hafta Vasooli, streamed on Jio Hotstar. A Supreme Court lawyer has filed a complaint against him, accusing him of insulting religion and promoting obscenity. The complaint was officially submitted on February 22.
Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar stated that only Parliament has the power to decide on the removal of Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav. His remarks came after 55 opposition MPs submitted a notice seeking the judge’s removal over alleged misconduct. He emphasized that such matters must follow constitutional procedures. The issue has sparked political debate, with legal experts closely watching the developments.
The National Commission for Women (NCW) summoned Ranveer Allahabadia, Samay Raina, and others over offensive remarks made on a show. NCW chief Vijaya Rahatkar strongly condemned the language used and emphasized the need for stricter content regulation. She stated that the commission has written to the IT Ministry regarding the issue. The NCW is taking the matter seriously and is pushing for action against such content.
Virendra Vashist has formally requested the Punjab Government to rename a college in Hoshiarpur after former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, emphasizing his significant contributions to India. Vashist also proposed constructing a memorial at the college to preserve Dr. Singh’s legacy for future generations, coinciding with similar requests from the National Students’ Union of India.
Vishnu Shankar Jain, a lawyer representing the Hindu side in a mosque-temple dispute, filed an FIR after receiving a threatening comment on social media from Nidhi Jha, inciting community tensions. The case includes charges of criminal intimidation and provocation. The Supreme Court emphasizes maintaining peace amid ongoing disputes and violence in Sambhal.
The Allahabad High Court condemned the frequent strikes by lawyers, emphasizing their detrimental effects on the legal profession’s reputation and justice delivery. It instructed district judges in Uttar Pradesh to stop circulating strike resolutions from Bar Associations, highlighting that such actions hinder court operations and public trust. The court urged lawyers to fulfill their duties responsibly.