Today, On 29th July, In a major development, the Delhi High Court has upheld social activist Medha Patkar’s conviction in the defamation case filed by Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena over remarks made during the Narmada Bachao Andolan conflict.
The Delhi High Court has postponed arguments on Medha Patkar’s appeal against her 2001 defamation conviction by LG VK Saxena, with hearings now scheduled for July 14 and 15. Patkar’s conviction and sentence were previously stayed, allowing her release after an interim bail. She challenges both the guilty verdict and compensation order.
Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) VK Saxena has given approval to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to prosecute AAP leader and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy case. The sanction was granted after the ED formally requested it on December 5, 2024. The case centers on allegations of irregularities and illegal payments related to the Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22.
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A Delhi court has extended the Enforcement Directorate’s deadline to respond to Arvind Kejriwal’s plea regarding prosecution sanction in a money laundering case tied to the 2021-22 excise policy. The court set a new hearing for November 28, as Kejriwal’s team contests the legitimacy of the chargesheet without proper sanction documentation.
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Today, On 4th October, the Supreme Court questioned Delhi’s Lieutenant Governor about the hastiness in conducting the recent controversial election for the municipal body panel’s 18th seat. The Court has stayed the chairman election process amid allegations of unconstitutional actions regarding the BJP’s victory, following AAP’s boycott and Congress’s abstention.
Today, On 16th September, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar addressed the Supreme Court’s criticism of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), warning that such remarks could undermine the agency. Stressing institutional autonomy and the rule of law, he highlighted the need to preserve the morale of these bodies and avoid politicizing them. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s bail and resignation were also mentioned.
Delhi Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar informed the Supreme Court that LG VK Saxena was unaware of the need for its permission to fell trees in the Southern Ridge during his February 2 visit. This was revealed in a new affidavit amid a contempt petition against the DDA for illegal tree felling in Satbari.
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The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi approved an Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) investigation against Satyendar Jain, accusing him of taking a Rs.7 crore bribe to waive a Rs.16 crore penalty imposed on Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for delays in a Rs.571 crore CCTV project. Jain, already in jail for money laundering, rejects the accusations as political conspiracies by the BJP. The investigation’s outcome will be significant for Delhi’s fight against corruption.
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Delhi Court today sentenced activist Medha Patkar to five months in jail in a defamation case by LG VK Saxena, suspended for 30 days considering her age and health. She was also fined Rs 10 lakh. The case dates back to 2000 when Saxena criticized her Narmada Bachao Andolan. Patkar accused Saxena of unethical financial dealings.