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Delhi High Court has issued notices to Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, and other AAP leaders in a criminal contempt case. This action stems from alleged defamatory social media posts targeting a judge after she declined to recuse herself from the Delhi excise policy case. The court noted a campaign to portray the judge as biased, distinct from fair criticism.

Delhi high court judge Swarana Kanta Sharma announced contempt proceedings against discharged accused in the excise policy case for posting defamatory material. The judge stated she cannot remain silent against vilifying content targeting her and the court. This action follows Arvind Kejriwal and others boycotting proceedings after the judge declined to recuse herself.

A political firestorm engulfs Rajasthan over alleged BJP links to NEET paper leak accused Dinesh Biwal. Congress accuses the ruling party of shielding culprits, citing family members' past admissions via leaked papers. BJP denies association, calling photos coincidental. CBI is investigating the Biwal family's suspected role in the racket.

The Bombay High Court has upheld the acquittal of 21 police officers and a civilian in the 2005 Sohrabuddin Shaikh fake encounter case. Appeals filed by Shaikh's brothers were dismissed, with the court finding the trial court's verdict reasoned and justified. The CBI had accepted the acquittal, not filing its own appeal.

Bhojpuri actress Akanksha Dubey, who was found dead in a Varanasi hotel room in March 2023, has her case back in the spotlight. The Allahabad High Court has served notices to singer Samar Singh and his brother Sanjay Singh, after her mother filed a petition demanding a CBI probe.

The Supreme Court hearing on the law governing CEC and election commissioners’ appointment has turned the spotlight on the Prime Minister-led selection panel that gives the government veto power

West Bengal's new BJP government is enacting swift policy changes, replacing TMC schemes with central programs like Ayushman Bharat and Annapurna Yojna. Mandatory 'Vande Mataram' in schools, revised OBC reservations, and increased age limits for government jobs are among the key decisions. The administration is also scrutinizing caste certificates and initiating corruption probes.

The death of 33-year-old former model and actor has triggered a legal battle, with her family alleging dowry harassment and evidence tampering, while her in-laws countered with personal claims against her

Chandranath Rath's mother has called for justice following her son's tragic death at the hands of his assailants, demanding life sentences for the perpetrators. She argues that the attack is a direct consequence of the political upheaval tied to BJP's ascent in power.

The Bombay High Court upheld a trial court's acquittal of 21 police officers and others in the Sohrabuddin Shaikh, Kausar Bi, and Tulsiram Prajapati alleged fake encounter case. The court found the prosecution failed to establish abduction, conspiracy, or murder, deeming the evidence insufficient to overturn the initial verdict. Appeals by Shaikh's brothers were dismissed.

Suvendu Adhikari's personal assistant, Chandranath Rath, was shot dead by motorcycle-borne assailants in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas. The incident occurred shortly after the assembly polls, escalating political tensions between the BJP and TMC, with both parties trading accusations of violence and demanding investigations.

Pathak Also Boycotts Excise Case Hearing Before Justice Sharma