The CBI Today (July 25) opposed Congress MP Karti Chidambaram’s request to relax his bail for foreign travel, citing concerns similar to the Vijay Mallya case. The Delhi High Court has now preponed the hearing to September 10, scrapping the earlier October 16 date.
A surge of trademark applications for “Operation Sindoor” has emerged in India, the US, and the UK following a military strike named after it on May 7, 2025. The name symbolizes sacrifice and bravery, leading various entities to seek rights across sectors like media and entertainment. Trademark protections remain complex and territorial.
India’s Central government has confirmed that it does not currently have plans to regulate third-party litigation funding. In response to a parliamentary question posed by Mohammed Nadimul Haque, a Rajya Sabha member from the Trinamool Congress, the government made it clear that it is not considering any regulatory framework to manage third-party funding of legal cases.
The Supreme Court of India on Friday (6th Dec) has requested the CBI to respond within four weeks to British national Christian Michel’s bail plea related to the AgustaWestland chopper scam. Michel, extradited in December 2018, has been in custody since after previous bail applications were denied. The case involves significant corruption allegations linked to VVIP helicopter contracts.
Indrani Mukerjea, accused in the Sheena Bora murder case, seeks Supreme Court approval for international travel despite a Bombay High Court ruling against it. A special court initially permitted her visit to Spain and the UK for ten days. Mukerjea argues her presence is vital for necessary administrative tasks. The court’s decision is pending.
Today, On 27th August, A Delhi court postponed the hearing on the BBC documentary about PM Modi until December 18. The documentary, “India: The Modi Question,” scrutinized Modi’s actions during the 2002 Gujarat riots. India strongly criticized the documentary as propaganda, leading to its removal from select platforms. YouTube and Twitter complied with government orders to block related content.
