Today’s (June 18th) hearing in the defamation case against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his alleged objectionable remarks against Union Home Minister Amit Shah fixed for June 26 as the concerned judge was on leave.
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Today, 14th May, Rahul Gandhi faces a pivotal hearing on May 27 in a 2018 defamation case in Uttar Pradesh. The case stems from his remarks linking the RSS to Mahatma Gandhi’s assassination. A new judge has been appointed for the special court. This legal battle is seen as politically motivated to undermine Gandhi’s influence.
Today, On 13th May, a Delhi court granted bail to Arun Kumar Bereddy, accused in the Amit Shah doctored video case. Bereddy, accused of operating a social media account and sharing a manipulated video, cooperated with the investigation. The court acknowledged his minimal involvement and imposed strict bail conditions. The case has drawn significant public and media interest.
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.
The Indian government, led by PM Narendra Modi, has extended the ban on SIMI for five years under UAPA to counter terrorism and safeguard national security. SIMI’s involvement in terrorism, communal disruption, and collaboration with Pakistani-based leaders to execute attacks prompted the ban extension. The decision has garnered support from multiple state governments citing concerns of subversive activities and anti-national sentiments.
Amit Shah’s Firm Stance Against Anti-National Activities in J&K In a significant move to strengthen national security, the Indian government, led by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, has declared the ‘Muslim League Jammu Kashmir (Masarat Alam faction)’ (MLJK-MA) as an ‘unlawful association’. This decision, made under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), targets a group […]
The Lok Sabha recently engaged in a significant discussion on three bills that propose to overhaul India’s criminal laws. These bills, namely the Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Bill, aim to repeal and replace the Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860, Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) 1973, and the […]
The Indian government has recently withdrawn three significant bills introduced in the Lok Sabha during the Monsoon session in August, aimed at overhauling the country’s criminal justice system. These bills, namely the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill, 2023, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita Bill, 2023, and the Bharatiya Sakshya Bill, 2023, were intended to replace three […]
Revolutionizing Jammu and Kashmir’s Legislative Landscape: Lok Sabha Passes Key Reservation and Reorganisation Bills (2023) In a pivotal move during the Winter Session of the Lok Sabha, two significant bills pertaining to Jammu and Kashmir were passed, marking a transformative moment in the legislative framework of the region. The bills in question are the Jammu […]