Today, On 27th January, The Supreme Court rejected the request to transfer the corruption case against YS Jagan Mohan Reddy from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The Court noted that the High Court is already overseeing the case and has directed daily hearings at the trial court, making a transfer unnecessary. The decision emphasizes the ongoing monitoring of the case at the local level. The ruling indicates confidence in the existing judicial process.
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The Supreme Court rejected a petition by activist K.A. Paul for a CBI investigation into alleged adulteration of Tirupati Laddu, citing the impracticality of creating separate states for religious matters. Previous claims of animal fat usage in the laddus caused political conflict, with ongoing investigations managed by a Special Investigation Team.
Today, On 8th August, Supreme Court lawyer Vishnu Shankar Jain and Shiv Sena leader Shrikant Shinde support the well-researched Waqf Amendment Bill 2024, which aims to reform the Waqf Board structure, enhance representation for Muslim women, and streamline case resolution. Despite this, the bill faces criticism and opposition, with concerns raised about its potential implications.
The Law Minister, Arjun Ram Meghwal, emphasized the government’s commitment to implementing the ‘One Nation, One Poll’ and a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) to streamline elections and establish common laws for all citizens. He also approved the National Litigation Policy to reduce case backlog, aligning with the government’s focus on ease of living and governance efficiency.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court granted temporary relief to Ramakrishna Reddy, MLA of the YSR Congress Party, until June 5 in a case involving the destruction of an EVM. The court ordered the police not to arrest him and imposed conditions, including monitoring by the Election Commission. Tension in Macherla led to TDP leaders’ house arrests.
The Bombay High Court refused to quash the FIR against former Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu and TDP leader Nakka Ananda Babu, accused of assaulting police in Maharashtra. The court found sufficient evidence and dismissed their petitions. Legal proceedings will continue, marking a significant decision in cases involving high-ranking officials and law enforcement.
Today, On 10th May, The Andhra Pradesh High Court temporarily stopped cash transfers by the ruling YSR Congress Party to government initiative recipients until after the May 13 elections. This decision follows concerns over potential influence on voters. Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy accused political opponents of seeking to obstruct welfare initiatives. The pause is aimed at ensuring a fair electoral process.
Today, 9th April, The Delhi HC dismissed Arvind Kejriwal’s appeal against his ED arrest, citing evidence of his involvement in concealing proceeds of crime and utilizing them for political campaigns. The court addressed his arguments, including the reliability of statements and political motivations, emphasizing that the case should be evaluated based on legal grounds, not electoral timelines or political considerations.
The Inner Ring Road scandal in Amaravati involved allegations of tampering with the city’s master plan and land allocation to benefit companies during N. Chandrababu Naidu’s tenure as chief minister. The Supreme Court of India rejected the Andhra Pradesh government’s appeal against Naidu’s anticipatory bail, underscoring the complexity of high-profile political and legal battles.
Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu Faces Alleged Corruption Charges In a significant development, Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leader and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, N Chandrababu Naidu, was presented in an Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) courtroom in Vijayawada amidst heightened security. This appearance followed his arrest in relation to an alleged corruption case. Spearheading […]