 "Elon Musk clashes with Justice de Moraes after Brazil’s court halts X, calling the judge an “evil dictator” amid fines.")
Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, and his satellite company, Starlink, had their bank accounts unfrozen by Brazil’s Supreme Court after settling over $3 million in fines. The court had previously ordered the accounts frozen when Musk failed to comply with instructions to remove accounts spreading false information. Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who made the ...
 "Arvind Kejriwal secures bail amid divided court opinions over his controversial arrest in a high-profile liquor policy scandal.")
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been granted bail by the Supreme Court amid the ongoing investigations into the alleged Delhi liquor policy scam. The court, while divided on the legality of his arrest by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), agreed that continuing his imprisonment could violate his right to personal liberty. Kejriwal’s bail ...
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been granted regular bail by the Supreme Court in connection with a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) case related to a scrapped excise policy. The court acknowledged that while there were differing opinions on the legality of his arrest, both judges agreed that holding him in custody violated his ...
 "Adani Group denies involvement in Swiss court proceedings amid allegations of frozen funds linked to money laundering investigations.")
The Adani Group has firmly stated that it is not involved in any Swiss court proceedings, following claims by Hindenburg Research. The U.S.-based firm suggested that Swiss authorities had frozen over $310 million of Adani’s assets related to a money laundering and securities forgery investigation. This assertion was supported by Swiss court records detailing investments ...
 "Supreme Court to hear pleas from mineral-rich states for recovering dues on royalty after landmark ruling favoring state tax rights.")
The Supreme Court has announced plans to establish a bench to address the claims of mineral-rich states like Jharkhand, which are seeking to collect millions in unpaid royalties and taxes related to mineral rights. This move follows a significant ruling on July 25, where the court determined that states, not the Central government, hold the ...
 "Supreme Court to hear Byju’s insolvency case amid creditor disputes and a critical Rs 158.9 crore settlement with BCCI.")
The Supreme Court is set to hear an appeal on September 17 from Glas Trust Company LLC, a US-based creditor, regarding the ed-tech firm BYJU’s. This follows a previous National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) decision that paused insolvency proceedings against BYJU’s and approved a Rs 158.9 crore settlement with the Board of Control for ...
In Kolkata, junior doctors have continued their protest for 32 days, defying a Supreme Court order to return to work. They are demanding justice for a trainee doctor who was raped and murdered at RG Kar Hospital. The doctors want the removal of high-ranking officials, including the Kolkata police commissioner and health secretary. Despite an ...
A Mumbai court has denied bail to Suraj Chavan, a Shiv Sena (UBT) member, who was arrested on January 17, 2024, for his alleged involvement in a ₹6.37 crore khichdi scam during the Covid-19 pandemic. The scam involved the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) distributing khichdi to migrant workers. Chavan’s lawyers argued that the reasons for ...
 "A Kenyan court halts Adani’s 30-year airport lease amid constitutional challenges, sparking dramatic controversy over public funds and governance.")
A Kenyan court has halted a government agreement that would allow India’s Adani Airport Holdings Ltd. to manage Nairobi’s main airport for 30 years. This legal decision comes as concerns arise over whether leasing Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to a private entity aligns with Kenya’s constitutional principles regarding good governance and accountability. Critics argue ...
 "A Kolkata court denied bail for Sanjoy Roy, accused in a doctor’s rape and murder, amid rising public outrage.")
A Kolkata court has denied bail for Sanjoy Roy, the main suspect in the rape and murder of a young female doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. Roy has been remanded to judicial custody for 14 days as the investigation continues. During the hearing, he reportedly cried while his lawyer claimed he was ...
