Robert F Kennedy Jr hails Julian Assange's release, calls him a ‘generational hero’
Robert F Kennedy Jr. said that Julian Assange's having to plead guilty is “bad news” because he is a “generational hero.” Key Points
Hindustan TimesWest Bengal govt moves SC against CBI probe into attack on ED officials in Sandeshkhali
At the outset, the plea was mentioned by senior advocate Abhishek Singhvi, appearing for the West Bengal government. He said the CBI wanted immediate compliance of HC order. Key Points
ThePrintSC notice to Centre, DGCA, airlines on plea of woman for framing SOPs
The incident dates back to November 26, 2022. The accused, Sankar Mishra, was subsequently arrested and released on bail. Key Points
The Indian ExpressWaze seeks home-cooked food, says ‘at high risk of losing vision’
The plea states that he had previously sought home food which was rejected in August 2022 by the court. The reply filed by the jail authorities to his plea filed then said that he was being provided dal rice and pav (bread) as he was prescribed a soft diet. Key Points
The Indian Express'Misuse' of central probe agencies: SC to hear plea of 14 parties led by Congress on April 5
According to the list of business uploaded on the apex court website, the plea of opposition parties would be heard on April 5 by a three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud. The plea has alleged there is an alarming rise in the use of coercive criminal processes against opposition political leaders and other citizens exercising their fundamental right to dissent. Key Points
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HC seeks Delhi govt stand on Covid compensation for kin of cops
The plea also refers to CM Kejriwal's tweet on May 7, 2020 regarding constable Amit Kuamr's death who was the first police personnel who succumbed to Covid-19 and the tweet stated that "His family shall be given ex-gratia of Rs. 1 crore". Key Points
The Indian Express'Sanatan Dharma' remark: SC tags fresh plea with pending case against Udayanidhi Stalin
The Supreme Court has tagged a plea filed by a Delhi-based lawyer seeking an FIR against Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin and MP A Raja for their remarks calling for the eradication of 'Sanatan Dharma' with a similar pending plea. The court did not issue notice on the plea but tagged it along with the previous petition. The Tamil Nadu government's Additional Advocate General opposed the plea, stating that these petitions are 'publicity interest litigations'. Key Points
Economic TimesSC to hear on Monday AAP leader Raghav Chadha's plea against suspension from Rajya Sabha
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Raghav Chadha has filed a plea in the Supreme Court, challenging his indefinite suspension from the Rajya Sabha. Chadha was suspended for alleged misconduct and violation of rules. The plea argues that the power to suspend indefinitely can be abused and is in violation of parliamentary rules. It also highlights that the suspension deprives the constituency of representation and could create a vacancy after 60 days. Key Points
Economic Times200 cr extortion case: HC seeks Delhi Police’s response in Pinky Irani’s bail plea
A single-judge bench of Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma issued notice to the Delhi Police in Irani's bail plea directing them to file a status report listing it for hearing on May 23. Irani has moved the HC against the trial court's order of March 4 which had dismissed her bail plea. Key Points
The Indian ExpressNCLAT to hear IDBI Bank’s plea against Zee Ent in payment dispute case on Aug 31
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Thursday agreed to hear IDBI Banks plea against Zee Entertainment in payment dispute case on August 31, 2023. Earlier, on August 2, the hearing on bank's plea was deferred by the NCLAT till August 17. The private lender has challenged an NCLT order, which had on May 19 rejected its plea to initiate insolvency proceedings against the media major. Key Points
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Morning brief: SC to hear Rahul Gandhi's plea in defamation case today
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Hindustan TimesNCLAT defers hearing on IDBI Bank's plea against Zee Entertainment to Aug 17
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Wednesday deferred the hearing of IDBI bank's plea against Zee Entertainment till August 17. The private lender has challenged an NCLT order, which had on May 19 rejected its plea to initiate insolvency proceedings against the media major. Key Points
Economic TimesSC declines urgent hearing on plea against internet ban in Manipur
Supreme Court has declined the plea against the internet ban in Manipur. The internet ban was extended to June 10. The plea was filed by Chongtham Victor Singh and Mayengbam James. The internet ban was imposed in the state on June 3. The petitioners called the move to ban internet as a move against constitutional rights. Key Points
Economic TimesGo First asks tribunal to urgently pass order on insolvency plea
Go First on Monday asked the country's company law tribunal to urgently pass an order on its insolvency plea, citing lessors' efforts to take back planes. Another plea is that the DGCA, Airports Authority of India (AAI), and private airport operators should not cancel any departure and parking slots allotted to the company. However, aircraft lessors opposed the airline's request, saying that insolvency proceedings cannot be initiated without hearing them. Key Points
Economic Timesplea in HC against ‘violation of noise pollution norms by mosques and slums’ in Antop Hill
Aggrieved by inaction on the part of concerned authorities, the petitioner approached the High Court. The plea stated that use of loudspeakers for azaan construes noise pollution as the petitioner resides within ICT campus, which is a silent zone. Key Points
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CBI court rejects Sachin Waze’s bail plea in corruption case against Anil Deshmukh
Dismissed police officer Sachin Waze has been denied bail by a special CBI court in India. Waze had claimed that he was no longer an accused after becoming an approver in a corruption case against former home minister Anil Deshmukh. However, the CBI opposed his plea, stating that the purpose of detaining an approver in custody is to protect them from possible retaliation. Waze is the prime accused in the Antilia explosives scare and the murder of Thane trader Mansukh Hiran. | Mumbai news Key Points
Hindustan TimesAir India begins non-stop Bengaluru-Singapore flight
Air India on Tuesday said it has launched a non-stop service between Bengaluru and Singapore. Launched from October 22. PTI Key Points
The Tribune IndiaGo First CEO says NCLT order on insolvency plea is landmark, historic
This is a historic and landmark judgement. It is also a perfect example "in the context of revival of a viable business before it becomes unviable," Go First CEO Kaushik Khona said. Key Points
The Indian ExpressPunjab: HC directs trial court to defer proclaimed offender proceeding of suspended cop Raj Jit by a week
Punjab and Haryana high court has stayed the proceedings of declaring sacked police officer Raj Jit Singh Hundal a proclaimed offender for a week. Hundal is seeking a CBI probe into cases where his role and allegations are being investigated. He was dismissed by the state government on drug charges and is also facing a vigilance bureau probe into assets allegedly amassed by him. The plea alleges factionalism in the Punjab Police and claims Hundal is being made a "scapegoat" in a tug of war between two factions. Key Points
Hindustan TimesNCLT to hear investors' oppression, mismanagement plea against Byju’s today. Here's what you need to know
The plea will be heard by a bench comprising judicial member K. Biswal and technical member Manoj Kumar Dubey. This is the fifth plea filed against Byju's in NCLT and the fourth one filed in 2024. Key Points
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