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Delhi HC Issues Summon To BBC Over PM Modi Documentary
The matter of BBC's controversial documentary on "PM Narendra Modi" reached the Delhi HC. The court issued a summon to the BBC after a NGO filed a defamation case, saying the documentary casts a slur on the reputation of India. In the plea, the NGO's lawyer said, " documentary makes defamatory imputation and cast a slur on the reputation of the country." Reacting to it, HC issued summon orders.
Tags: bbc documentary, PM Narendra Modi, Delhi HC, Plea, Defamation Case
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Modi Surname Remark: Surat Court To Pronounce Verdict In Conviction Stay Plea
A Surat court will pronounce its verdict on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's plea, seeking a stay on his conviction in the criminal defamation case over his 'Modi surname' remark. Notably, a Surat Court found Gandhi guilty and convicted him for 2 years imprisonment, which later Gandhi challenged in the court. While granting bail, the court also issued notices to complainant Purnesh Modi and the state government and reserved the orders,
Tags: Rahul Gandhi, surat court, Plea, modi surname remark, Verdict
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SC Agrees To Review Plea Against Misuse Of Central Agencies
The Supreme Court agreed to list the petition filed by opposition parties, alleging arbitrary use of the Central agencies for probe and conspiracy against non-BJP parties. The Apex Court bench led by CJI DY Chandrachud adjourned the hearing for April 5. The plea was filed by 14 opposition parties, led by Congress. The parties are seeking pre- and post-arrest guidelines to be followed by agencies like CBI, ED.
Tags: Supreme Court, Non BJP, Plea, Central Agencies, Petition, Indian Politics
Courtesy: The New Indian Express
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Delhi HC Issues Notice To ED Regarding Plea Of Satyendar Jain
The Delhi High Court issued notice to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on a plea moved by Delhi Minister Satyendar Jain, on September 26. The notice was in regard to the plea of Jain, against the transfer of proceedings in the money laundering case against him to a new judge. Seeking the probe agency`s reply in the matter, Justice Yogesh Khanna listed the further hearing for September 28.
Tags: Enforcement Directorate (ED, ) Satyendar Jain, Plea, Delhi High Court, Next Hearing
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SC Issues Notice To Central Govt Regarding Demands Of Evacuated Ukraine Students
The Supreme Court reviewed a bunch of pleas filed by the evacuated Indians studying medicine in Ukraine and issued notice to the Central Government. On August 26, the Apex Court bench led by Justice Hemant Gupta, directed government to file reply to the demands of students, seeking permission to continue medicine studies in India, as Ukraine is a war-hit region after Ukraine invasion. The matter has been listed in September.
Tags: Ukraine students, Invasion, Plea, Central Government, Notice Issued
Courtesy: ANI
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SC Sends Notice To Centre To Investigate Viability Of Introducing Strict Population Control Act
Supreme Court sent a notice to the Centre on August 8, demanding it investigates the viability of passing a strict population control law. The petition was submitted by spiritual guru Devkinandan Thakur, who said there is a need to regulate population growth in order to protect individuals' basic rights. The petition requested the Law Commission of India investigate the population control laws and make recommendations to guarantee basic… read-more
Tags: Supreme Court of India, population control, Centre, POPULATION CONTROL BILL, Plea
Courtesy: India Today
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SC To Announce Decision On Petitions Contesting Prevention Of Money Laundering Act
Supreme Court (SC) will rule on a group of petitions contesting key aspects of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) on July 26. The decision of SC panel comprising Justices AM Khanwilkar, Dinesh Maheshwari, and CT Ravi Kumar is expected to have repercussions for a large number of opposition members. On July 15, SC announced… read-more
Tags: Supreme Court of India, Prevention of Money Laundering Act, Verdict, Plea
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Delhi HC Dismisses PIL Sought To Halt SpiceJet's Operations Due To 'Safety Concerns'
Delhi High Court denied a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that asked the court to order SpiceJet Ltd to cease all flight operations in light of recent safety problems the low-cost carrier has encountered. After determining that there was no basis to admit the petition, a division bench declined to hear it. According to PIL filed, airline should suspend operations to avoid a major accident that might endanger lives of people.
Tags: Delhi HC, Plea, rejected, SpiceJet, Safety Concerns
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Delhi HC Quashes Plea Against Conviction In POCSO Act For Raping Minor Girl In Her House
Delhi High Court on July 13 rejected a plea against a conviction and punishment under the POCSO Act for raping a young girl in her home in 2014. The High Court found that the appellant had exploited and breached the victim's parents' trust by taking on the role of guardian in their absence. In June 2021, the trial court sentenced him to life in prison for at least 14 years.
Tags: Delhi High Court, POCSO Act, rape, Minor girl, Plea
Courtesy: ANI
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Bombay HC Rejects Plea, Orders Jogeshwari Slum Residents To Evacuate For Metro Rail 6 Project
A petition filed by over 150 slum residents seeking a new survey of Project Affected Persons for Metro 6 project from Swami Samarth Nagar-JVLR-SEEPZ-Kanjurmarg-Vikhroli Metro Rail Corridor was denied by the Bombay High Court. A division bench rejected the plea, stating that there were severely contested facts. The petitioners have been ordered by HC to evacuate the structures within two weeks to the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development… read-more
Tags: Metro Rail, High Court, Mumbai High Court, Slum Area, Plea
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