The Delhi High Court has rejected Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s attempt to dismiss a defamation case filed against him and other Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders. The case stems from allegations made by AAP leaders regarding the alleged removal of voter names from Delhi’s electoral rolls. The court has allowed the defamation proceedings to continue.
Puja Khedkar, a former IAS probationer accused of cheating and fraud by the UPSC, has vehemently denied the charges. She argues that the UPSC lacks authority to disqualify her after she was appointed. The UPSC, however, maintains that Khedkar fraudulently availed attempts by faking her identity and has registered a police case. The Delhi High Court will hear the case on August 29.
The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) will challenge the Delhi High Court’s order restoring the Indian Olympic Association’s (IOA) ad-hoc committee to manage the federation’s affairs. The WFI fears that the ‘interference’ could jeopardize Indian wrestlers’ participation in upcoming World Championships.
The Delhi High Court has restored the mandate of the Indian Olympic Association’s ad-hoc committee to manage the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), following a plea by prominent wrestlers who alleged sexual harassment by the federation’s former president. The decision comes after the Central Government suspended the WFI in December 2023 due to non-compliance with its own constitutional provisions.
The Delhi High Court issued a notice in a defamation suit filed by Shankaracharya Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati against Govindanand Saraswati. The court observed that saints’ true standing should be judged by their actions, not legal battles, and deferred the hearing for August 29.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has appealed to the Supreme Court to overturn a Delhi High Court order that refused to quash his arrest by the CBI in the Delhi Excise Policy case. This move follows the CBI’s investigation into alleged irregularities in the policy.
Puja Khedkar, the former IAS trainee embroiled in controversy for allegedly faking her identity and misusing power, is set to appear before the Delhi High Court on August 12 for an anticipatory bail hearing. Ahead of the hearing, a letter surfaced where Khedkar accuses Pune Collector Suhas Diwase of subjecting her to insults and mistreatment during her training at the Pune District Collectorate.
Puja Khedkar, a former probationary IAS officer, has filed a petition in the Delhi High Court challenging the Union Public Service Commission’s (UPSC) decision to cancel her candidature. The UPSC found her guilty of cheating and forgery, disqualifying her from future exams. The court has directed the investigating agency to widen its scope of investigation into potential irregularities in recent UPSC exams, including illegal attempts beyond limits, fraudulent OBC and disability benefits claims.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will challenge the Delhi High Court’s decision to dispose of his bail plea in a CBI case related to the alleged excise policy scam. The High Court upheld Kejriwal’s arrest by the CBI, prompting this legal move.
The Delhi High Court has dismissed a plea by Bibhav Kumar, a close aide of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, challenging his arrest in connection with the alleged assault on AAP MP Swati Maliwal. The court rejected the plea, stating that Kumar’s release on bail could influence the ongoing investigation. Kumar is accused of assaulting Maliwal at the Chief Minister’s residence on May 13, with the incident leading to the registration of an FIR against him under various IPC provisions. He was arrested on May 18 and is currently in judicial custody.
