The Supreme Court has issued notice on Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia’s plea challenging denial of bail in a disproportionate assets case but refused to grant him interim relief. The case, alleging accumulation of assets worth over Rs 540 crore, will be heard next on January 19.
The Supreme Court has agreed to examine the constitutional validity of Section 58 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, which empowers District Collectors to confiscate vehicles in liquor cases. The move comes after Bihar challenged a Patna High Court ruling that quashed the confiscation and auction of a seized SUV.
Stand-up comedian Daniel Fernandes received a legal notice from two Supreme Court lawyers over his content, which they claim trivializes the Pahalgam terror attack and mocks Indian cultural values. Fernandes defends his satire, asserting artistic freedom, while the notice demands removal of the offending material by June 3, 2025, citing public responsibility.
The Supreme Court of India has notified the Rajasthan government regarding a plea from Jaipur’s royal family, who claim ownership of the Town Hall, arguing the government’s usage license has expired after relocating the Vidhan Sabha. The court will hear the case soon, amid previous dismissals by the Rajasthan High Court.
Kannada actor Darshan, currently out on bail for a fan murder case, has requested court approval to travel abroad to Dubai and Europe. Prosecutors oppose this, fearing he may not return. The ongoing legal proceedings involve his relationship disputes leading to the murder, and additional charges have recently been filed against him.
The Supreme Court of India has requested the National Medical Commission (NMC) to respond to allegations of unpaid stipends for foreign medical graduates interning at Mahaveer Institute of Medical Sciences in Bhopal. The court will revisit the case in July, which raises significant concerns about internship standards and financial support for these graduates.