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Supreme Court Grants Interim Protection to YouTuber Ranveer Allahabadia, Expresses Displeasure Over Remarks The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted interim protection from arrest to YouTuber and podcaster Ranveer Allahabadia in connection with multiple FIRs filed against him across India for his controversial remarks made during a guest appearance on the show India's Got Latent . However, the court did not spare him from criticism, strongly condemning his comments and setting conditions for his protection. SC’s Interim Protection with Strict Conditions The Apex Court granted Allahabadia relief from arrest but emphasized that his protection is conditional upon full cooperation with the investigation . The Supreme Court also directed that: No further FIRs shall be registered against him based on the same episode. He must submit his passport to the police and cannot leave the country without the court’s permission. He must comply with the summons issued by the investigative a...

Delhi High Court Directs Police to File Status Report on Devangana Kalita’s Plea in Delhi Riots Case The Delhi High Court has instructed the Delhi Police to submit a status report on a plea filed by Devangana Kalita , seeking access to protest videos recorded at Jafrabad in connection with the Delhi riots case . The order was issued by Justice Sanjeev Narula , following submissions made by Advocate Adit S. Pujari on behalf of Kalita. The court has scheduled the next hearing for April 23, 2025 . Kalita’s Plea: Demand for Video Footage from Delhi Police Kalita’s legal team argues that: 🔹 Selective video evidence has been used by the prosecution while not providing the full video recordings to the accused. 🔹 The videos will prove that the protest at Jafrabad was peaceful and counter the allegations against her. 🔹 Seizure memos list these videos as evidence, yet they have not been shared with the defense despite four years passing since the incident. Delhi Police’s St...

Vijay Mallya Moves Karnataka High Court, Seeks Loan Recovery Accounts from Banks Fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya has filed a petition in the Karnataka High Court , seeking loan recovery accounts from banks. Mallya, who is currently living in London and facing extradition efforts by the Indian government , claims that banks have already recovered more than twice the loan amount he owed. His legal counsel argues that despite this, the recovery process is still ongoing, and he is still being labeled as an economic offender . Senior advocate Sajan Poovayya appeared on behalf of Mallya, presenting his case before the High Court bench led by Justice R Devadas . The court has issued notices to the banks and loan recovery officers , seeking their response on the matter. Mallya’s Legal Arguments: Claims of Over-Recovery According to Mallya’s counsel, the total loan amount due was ₹6,200 crore , but the banks, along with the Enforcement Directorate (ED) , have recovered ₹14,000 crore ...

  NIA Opposes Rashid Engineer's Interim Bail Plea to Attend Parliament's Budget Session The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has opposed the interim bail plea of Baramulla MP Rashid Engineer , arguing that his request to attend the Parliament's Budget Session is not maintainable . Rashid, currently lodged in Tihar Jail in connection with the Jammu and Kashmir terror-funding case , had approached the Delhi High Court seeking temporary release from January 31 to April 5 . NIA's Opposition to the Bail Plea In its response, the NIA emphasized that interim bail should be granted only in cases of extreme hardship , stating that Rashid’s plea was a misuse of the provision . The agency further argued that Rashid had failed to specify how his attendance in Parliament would benefit his constituency, making his request vague and unjustifiable . The NIA also challenged Rashid’s claim of serving his constituency, demanding proof of work to justify his release. The Ben...

Delhi Riots Bail Hearing: ASG Opposes Bail, Highlights Right to Life and Public Safety The ongoing legal proceedings regarding the Delhi riots of December 2019 and February 2020 took center stage in the Delhi High Court, where the police opposed the bail pleas of multiple accused individuals. The case sheds light on the intricate balance between individual rights and collective safety . Right to Life: A Comprehensive Perspective The Additional Solicitor General (ASG) Sharma , representing the Delhi police, argued vehemently against granting bail to the accused, stressing that the right to life should not be viewed solely in favor of the accused. The ASG highlighted the loss of lives during the riots, emphasizing that the victims and injured also had their right to life violated. He asserted that the violence, which led to 53 deaths and hundreds of injuries , was the result of a planned conspiracy orchestrated by forces hostile to India. Details of the Incident and Casualt...

Delhi Riots Case 2020: High Court Dismisses Sharjeel Imam's Plea for Early Hearing of Bail Petition The Delhi High Court has dismissed a petition filed by Sharjeel Imam, seeking an early hearing of his bail plea, which has been pending for the last 28 months. Imam, a former Ph.D. student of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), has been in custody since January 28, 2020, as one of the accused in the larger conspiracy case of the Delhi Riots 2020. Dismissal of Plea for Early Hearing The division bench, led by Justice Suresh Kumar Kait, rejected the plea, emphasizing that the bail matter is already scheduled for a hearing on October 7, 2024. The court saw no necessity for advancing the hearing date. Imam had filed this petition challenging the trial court's order, dated April 11, 2022, which had dismissed his regular bail application. Timeline of Appeal and Delays The plea highlighted that the appeal against the trial court’s order has been pending for 28 months, which has led to pr...

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Challenges Governor’s Prosecution Nod in MUDA Land Scam Case Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has taken legal action against the prosecution sanction granted by Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot in the alleged Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land scam. The controversy has sparked significant political debate and mobilized protests. Legal Challenge: CM Siddaramaiah Moves High Court On Monday, CM Siddaramaiah filed a writ petition in the Karnataka High Court, challenging the Governor's decision to permit his prosecution. The petition seeks the cancellation of this permission, arguing that it was politically motivated. The case will be heard by Justice Hemant Chandangoudar at 2:30 pm today. Accusations of Political Vendetta Congress leader Ramesh Babu has voiced strong opposition to the Governor's actions, labeling them as unconstitutional and driven by political vendetta. In a letter to President Droupadi Murmu, Babu requested her immediate int...

Delhi Excise Policy PMLA Case: Rs 100 Crore Bribe  Allegation and Bail Plea The controversy surrounding the Delhi Excise Policy continues to deepen as the Enforcement Directorate (ED) opposes the bail plea of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. The ED has alleged a demand for a Rs 100 crore bribe, asserting the involvement of Kejriwal in money laundering activities. Bribe Demand and Money Laundering:    The ED has established that a significant amount of money, totaling Rs 100 crore, was demanded as a bribe. This money, according to the ED, was funneled through hawala transactions, with Chanpreet Singh identified as the individual who facilitated these transactions. The ED claims that a substantial amount of this money was given to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in cash and was used to fund a luxurious 7-star hotel stay for Kejriwal. Prosecution's Standpoint: Additional Solicitor General (ASG) S.V. Raju, representing the ED, argued that the Central Bureau of Investigation (C...

  Protecting Personality: Jackie Shroff's Legal Battle in Delhi HC Actor Jackie Shroff has taken legal action to safeguard his personality and publicity rights by filing a suit in the Delhi High Court. The suit targets various entities that have been using his name, photographs, voice, and the iconic moniker "Bhidu" without his consent. Seeking Legal Intervention Through this legal recourse, Jackie Shroff seeks the court's intervention to protect his name, voice, image, likeness, and all other elements of his persona that are distinctive and exclusively identifiable with him. The unauthorized use of these attributes by third parties has the potential to create confusion and deception among the public. Court's Response Justice Sanjeev Narula's bench has issued a summons on the actor's suit and will consider the case's interim injunction application. Jackie Shroff is seeking a permanent injunction to restrain the defendants from infringing upon his perso...