Gujarat High Court closed contempt proceedings against Senior Advocate Bhaskar Tanna, seen sipping beer during a virtual hearing. The court accepted his unconditional apology, calling the act unintentional.
Sharmishta Panoli, a 22-year-old law student and influencer from Pune, was arrested for a controversial video on Operation Sindoor that sparked public outrage and led to her being placed in judicial custody until June 13. Despite apologizing and deleting the video, criticism and legal actions followed her arrest, raising political concerns about misuse of police powers.
ANI has filed a defamation suit against YouTuber Mohak Mangal in the Delhi High Court, accusing him of making false claims of extortion and copyright misuse. The suit also includes comedian Kunal Kamra and activist Mohammed Zubair for sharing Mangal’s video, which ANI claims harms its reputation and misuses its trademarks.
The Kerala High Court granted Akhil Marar, a film director, interim protection from arrest for comments made during a Facebook Live on the Indo-Pak conflict. Marar claims his statements were political analysis, not threats to national integrity. His anticipatory bail petition will be heard on May 28, 2025, following police claims against him.
Today, On 1st April, The Supreme Court bench, led by Justice AS Oka and Justice Bhuyan, condemned the Uttar Pradesh government for demolishing the homes of a lawyer, a professor, and others without following proper legal procedures. The bench cited a distressing video of a girl fleeing with books, highlighting the widespread disturbance caused by the demolitions. They emphasized the failure to adhere to the law in such actions, criticizing the lack of due process. The court’s remarks the importance of safeguarding citizens’ rights against arbitrary actions.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar faces controversy after a video shows him nudging his chief secretary during the national anthem, sparking allegations of disrespect. A petition seeks police action under relevant laws, citing potential violations. The court will hear the case on March 25 amid rising political tensions ahead of elections.
