Latest Abhishek Manu Singhvi News & Updates

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) In a setback to Congress leader Pawan Khera, the Supreme Court on Wednesday stayed the Telangana High Court order granting him transit anticipatory bail in the criminal case registered over his alleged defamatory remarks against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sarma. A Bench of Justices J.K. Maheshwari and N.V. Anjaria passed the interim order while issuing notice on the Assam government’s Special Leave Petition challenging the April …

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Wednesday the Assam government’s plea challenging the interim relief granted by the Telangana High Court to Congress leader Pawan Khera in the criminal case registered over his alleged defamatory remarks against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sarma.As per the causelist published on the apex court’s official website, the matter is listed before a Bench of Justices J.K. Maheshwari and Atul S. Ch…

New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Wednesday the Assam government’s plea challenging the interim relief granted by the Telangana High Court to Congress leader Pawan Khera in the criminal case registered over his alleged defamatory remarks against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sarma. As per the causelist published on the apex court’s official website, the matter is listed before a Bench of Justices J.K. Maheshwari and Atul S. C…

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Chairman of Congress party’s Law, Human Rights and RTI Department, Abhishek Manu Singhvi, announced that the interviews of shortlisted applicants for the INC Legal Fellowship will be completed by Sunday. ​Pointing to the overwhelming response to the fellowship programme, Singhvi said, “Encouraged by the response, the Department is committed to significantly expanding the Fellowship in the coming years.”​“We received 2, 000 applications, and following a rigo…

Shimla, April 10 (IANS) In a setback to the Congress-led Himachal Pradesh government, the High Court has directed the legislative Assembly to release pension and arrears of two former disqualified Congress MLAs — Rajinder Rana and Ravi Thakur — who later joined the BJP. Rana and Thakur, elected from Sujanpur and Lahaul-Spiti, respectively, were disqualified for violating the party whip during the voting for the lone Rajya Sabha seat in February 2024, in which Congress candidate Abhishek Manu S…

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) K.C. Venugopal, General Secretary of the All India Congress Committee (AICC) and a Member of Parliament, on Friday accused Assam Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, of engaging in ‘clear witch-hunting’ against Congress leader Pawan Khera after making false allegations against another Congress leader, Gaurav Gogoi and his wife. Speaking to reporters, Venugopal said, “This is a witch-hunt by Himanta Biswa Sarma. He has made clear-cut false allegations against Gaurav G…

Shimla, April 10 (IANS) In a significant development in the pending Rajya Sabha election petition, BJP leader and Member of Parliament Harsh Mahajan has secured a major legal relief with the Himachal Pradesh High Court on Friday, dismissing an application filed by senior Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi.Advocate Vikrant Thakur, representing Mahajan, told the media that Singhvi had challenged the necessity of witness examination and cross-examination in the matter, arguing that the case did …

Hyderabad, April 10 (IANS) Telangana High Court on Friday granted interim relief to Congress leader Pawan Khera in the case registered against him by Assam Police for his alleged defamatory and malicious charges against Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife Riniki Bhuyan Sarma.The High Court granted anticipatory bail to Khera for one week to enable him to file an application for regular bail before the concerned court.Justice K. Sujana, who had reserved orders on Khera’s petition on Thursd…

Hyderabad, April 9 (IANS) Telangana High Court on Thursday reserved its orders on the petition of Congress leader Pawan Khera for interim protection from arrest in the case registered against him by Assam Police for his alleged defamatory and malicious charges against Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife Riniki Bhuyan Sarma. Khera has sought transit anticipatory bail to enable him to approach courts in Assam.Justice K. Sujana reserved the orders after hearing arguments from both sides.The o…

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Congress leaders on Friday had varied opinions on the Central government’s decision to slash excise duties on petrol and diesel by Rs 10 per litre each. While Congress MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi said any relief is welcome, he sought a “comprehensive programme”. On the other hand, party leader Pawan Khera highlighted that the cut is for “oil marketing companies” and not for consumers.The Central government’s move came amid fears of a hike in crude oil prices due to the gl…