The suit was mentioned for urgent reliefs before Justice RI Chagla who is likely to hear the suit on March 30.
More than 10 criminal defamation cases pending against Rahul Gandhi; Rahul has filed none
In fact, Gandhi had challenged the criminal defamation law itself before the Supreme Court alleging that the same was being misused to gag political opponents. The top court, however, dismissed the plea.
Only officer of Inspector rank or above can conduct search, seizure of illegal gas cylinders: Supreme Court
The top court noted that under the relevant rules, only a person of Inspector rank or above can carry out exercises like search or seizure towards alleged illegal possession of essential commodities.
Bombay High Court dismisses plea seeking action against ex-Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari for comments on Shivaji Maharaj
The Court said that statements were in the nature of analysis of history and the intention of Koshyari was to enlighten the society, and not to show disrespect to any great person.
Supreme Court grants protection from arrest to chairman of Broadwell Christian Hospital Society in UP forced religious conversion case
Senior Advocate Dushyant Dave informed the court that the situation was going out of control, and alleged that the accused was not being protected by the police or subordinate judiciary.
Delhi High Court issues summons to Asheer Grover on BharatPe co-founder Shashvat Nakrani’s suit over claims of unpaid shares
The Court has listed the case for further consideration on Tuesday, March 28 to consider the interim relief sought by Nakrani.
Javed Akhtar defamation complaint: Mumbai Court dismisses plea by Kangana Ranaut seeking pre-trial recording of her sister’s statement
With disposal of this plea, the trial in the complaint filed by Akhtar will commence from April 19, 2023 before the Magistrate.
Central government clears appointment of new Chief Justices for Allahabad, Chhattisgarh and Patna High Courts
The new Chief Justices are Justice Pritinker Diwaker for Allahabad High Court, Justice Ramesh Sinha for Chhattisgarh High Court and Justice Vinod Chandran for Patna High Court.
Bombay High Court objects to Rakhi Sawant showing explicit videos of model to media
Single-judge Justice Anuja Prabhudessai questioned Sawant’s conduct and asked her to maintain some “ethical standards” against another woman.
Foreign lawyers will treat poor litigants well; give tough competition to Indian lawyers: Gujarat High Court
Justice Gopi said that poor litigants despite coming from far off places, aren’t even allowed to enter a lawyer’s chamber and aren’t treated well.