The Supreme Court on Monday (6th Jan) declined to hear a petition challenging Ashwani Kumar’s appointment as Administrator of the Delhi Waqf Board. The petitioner argues that Kumar unlawfully occupies the position post the Board’s term expiration in August 2023, and claims conflicts of interest exist due to his previous demolition recommendations of historical Waqf properties.
The Kerala High Court dismissed defamation charges against three individuals for waving black flags at Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s convoy in 2017. The court ruled that such protests do not amount to defamation or illegal obstruction, underscoring the legitimacy of this form of dissent within the framework of freedom of expression.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court dismissed former AAG P. Sudhakara Reddy’s writ petition challenging the withdrawal of his security. The Court found no substantiating evidence for Reddy’s claims of threats, citing that assessments by the Security Review Committee indicated no imminent danger. Reddy was advised to follow administrative procedures instead of judicial intervention.
The Delhi High Court on 22nd july has sought the Central Government’s response on a PIL challenging the requirement of a ration card under the Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi (RAN) umbrella scheme. The petitioner seeks relaxation of this requirement, arguing it is arbitrary and deprives destitute patients of financial aid. The detailed hearing is scheduled for November 25, 2024.