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Business Standard
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
Politicians in power should not consider themselves kings, says Madras HC
The Madras High Court has decided to keep pending its suo motu case against former Tamil Nadu forest minister K Ponmudi for allegedly narrating an obscene joke referring to the Shaivite and Vaishnavite communities, reported by Bar & Bench. The decision comes despite the Tamil Nadu police having closed all related complaints. Justice P Velmurugan, presiding over the matter, remarked that politicians in power should not see themselves as kings or queens entitled to sovereign immunity. He made this comment after Advocate General PS Raman informed the court that Tamil Nadu police had closed all 124 complaints filed against the former minister over his alleged remarks. Justice Velmurugan remarked that nowadays, all politicians and individuals making public speeches seem to believe that Article 19 grants them absolute rights, as if "only the sky is the limit". He added that the court could not remain a silent spectator in such matters. "Everyone taking a mic in public must understand. A strong message should go. So many things are being said, as if they (politicians) are the kings of this country. Whatever they say, (they think) they can do no wrong. The court cannot watch these things silently," Justice P Velmurugan said. The controversy stems from a public event organised by Thanthai Periyar Dravidar Kazhagam, during which Ponmudi allegedly made a lewd joke referring to Shaivite and Vaishnavite religious symbols. A video of the speech went viral, drawing widespread condemnation, including from DMK MP Kanimozhi. In response, party president and Chief Minister MK Stalin removed Ponmudi from his role as DMK's deputy general secretary. Later, Ponmudi was forced to resign from the Cabinet as well. Case to be heard in August In response to the advocate general's argument that the complainants had the option to approach senior police officials regarding the closure of their cases, Justice P Velmurugan decided to keep the suo motu case pending. He also instructed that police officers must serve closure reports to all 124 complainants. The case is scheduled for further hearing on August 1, 2025.
Time of India
03-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Chyawanprash ad row: Delhi HC stops Ramdev's Patanjali from running 'disparaging' ads; Dabur says product called 'ordinary'
Ramdev. NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court on Thursday stopped Patanjali from publishing or broadcasting advertisements that allegedly criticise Dabur Chyawanprash. Justice Mini Pushkarna passed the order while hearing interim applications filed by Dabur. The court will take up the matter again on July 14. The issue began after Patanjali aired an advertisement featuring its founder, Swami Ramdev , Bar & Bench reported. In the ad, he is seen questioning the authenticity of other Chyawanprash products available in the market. The advertisement says: " Jinko Ayurved aur Vedo ka gyaan nahi, Charak, Sushrut, Dhanwantari aur Chyawanrishi ke parampara mei 'original' Chyawanprash kaise bana payenge? " Dabur also raised objections to parts of the advertisement where a 40-herb Chyawanprash was referred to as "ordinary." Dabur argued that this was a clear reference to its product, which claims to contain "40+ herbs" and has a market share of over 60 per cent in the Chyawanprash segment. According to Dabur, the statements amounted to three types of disparagement — misrepresenting Patanjali's own formula, questioning Dabur's link to Ayurvedic tradition, and portraying Dabur's product as inferior.
News18
27-06-2025
- News18
Man Attends Gujarat HC Virtual Hearing From Toilet Seat, Video Goes Viral
Last Updated: The footage goes on to show him wiping himself before exiting the bathroom. Since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, virtual meetings have become part of everyday life, blurring the lines between personal and professional spaces. Attending video calls from bedrooms or multitasking during online meetings is no longer unusual. While audio-only participation may go unnoticed, visuals in video calls often raise questions of decorum — especially in formal settings, such as a courtroom. In a recent incident that has sparked widespread outrage and disbelief, a man was seen attending virtual proceedings of the Gujarat High Court while seated on a toilet and apparently relieving himself. The moment was captured on camera and the video has since gone viral on social media. — sanjoy ghose (@advsanjoy) June 27, 2025 The incident took place on June 20 before the Bench of Justice Nirzar S Desai. In the viral video, the individual logged into the virtual court session under the name 'Samad Battery" and was seen wearing a Bluetooth earphone around his neck. As the hearing commenced, he initially placed his phone at a distance, which eventually revealed that he was sitting on a toilet. The footage goes on to show him wiping himself before exiting the bathroom. He briefly disappears from view before reappearing in another room. According to Bar & Bench, the man had joined the proceedings as a respondent in a petition seeking the quashing of a first information report (FIR). Interestingly, he was also the original complainant in the criminal matter. After both parties informed the Court that the dispute had been amicably resolved, the FIR was subsequently quashed. However, this isn't the first time inappropriate conduct has occurred during virtual court hearings. Back in April, the Gujarat High Court imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 on a litigant who was caught smoking a cigarette while attending the proceedings via video conferencing. Such incidents during proceedings has led to calls for clearer guidelines and stricter etiquette around virtual court appearances. First Published: June 27, 2025, 15:31 IST
Pink Villa
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Why has Shah Rukh Khan's wife Gauri Khan rented another Rs 1.35 lakh flat? Details inside
It is not a hidden fact that Shah Rukh Khan and his family are not living in their iconic Mumbai abode, Mannat, now. This was after their residence went under renovation earlier this year. The residence was also home to several staff members who took care of the Khan family. And now, the latest reports suggest that Gauri Khan has rented a flat for her staff members in Mumbai's Khar area. As per reports derived from by News 18, it is said that Gauri has rented a flat for Rs 1.35 lakh in Pankaj society for her staff members. This society is located in one of Mumbai's well-known residential spots and is just 100 metres away from another duplex apartment she had rented right after Mannat went under renovation. The reports further reveal that the rented flat is on the 4th floor of the building and it is around 725 sq ft. It has been rented from Sanjay Kishor Ramani, and apart from the rent, a security deposit of Rs 4.05 lakh is also paid. Reportedly, this agreement is for 3 years and promises a 5 per cent rent hike every year. Earlier, there were reports that Shah Rukh Khan's wife has rented two duplexes in Khar's Pali Hill for Rs 8.67 crore. This is also for 3 years. The renovation work had landed the Khan family in trouble somewhere around March. According to a report by Bar & Bench on Monday, activist Santosh Daundkar had filed a plea with the National Green Tribunal (NGT), claiming that Shah Rukh Khan and the Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority (MCZMA) did not secure the necessary Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) clearance for the renovation of Mannat. Given that the bungalow is classified as a Grade III heritage structure, any modifications require official approval. The report also stated that Khan intended to add two additional floors to his six-storey bungalow. It also alleges that he converted twelve 1-BHK flats, originally designated for mass housing, into a single-family residence. Talking about his work front, Shah Rukh Khan is all geared up to shoot for King, which will also star his daughter Suhana Khan and Deepika Padukone.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Muslim man allowed to have multiple wives if he can treat them equally: Allahabad HC
Representative photo (Generative AI) NEW DELHI: The Allahabad high court recently ruled that a Muslim man is entitled to marry more than once, provided he treats all his wives equally. A single bench of Justice Arun Kumar Singh Deswal made the observation while hearing a petition related to charges against a man named Furkan in Moradabad. The court noted that polygamy is permitted under the Quran 'for a valid reason' but is often 'misused' by men for 'selfish reasons,' a report by Bar & Bench website said. 'This Court would further like to observe that Article 25 of the Constitution of India gives religious freedom to profess, practice and propagate, which also includes external overt acts of individual as per his religious faith, but this right is subject to public order, morality and health and other provisions of Part-III of the Constitution. Therefore, religious liberty under Article 25 is not unfettered and can be regulated by the State,' the judgment said, as per the Bar & Bench report. The bench explained that polygamy was allowed historically to protect widows and orphans in the early Islamic community. 'There was a time in history when a large number of women were widowed, and children were orphaned in primitive tribal tussles in Arabs. The Muslims suffered heavy casualties in defending the nascent Islamic community in Medina. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo It was under such circumstances that the Quran allowed conditional polygamy to protect orphans and their mothers from exploitation,' it said. The case relates to a 2020 complaint by a woman who accused Furkan of marrying her without disclosing he had another wife. She also alleged rape during the marriage. Police issued summons to Furkan and two others. The case began after a woman said Furkan did not tell her he was already married when they wed. Furkan's lawyer argued that Muslim law allows a man to marry up to four wives. The court ruled that the charges of bigamy and rape did not apply, as the marriage was valid. It said the matter needed further examination and issued a notice to the complainant. Meanwhile, the police were ordered not to take any coercive action against Furkan or the other accused. Furkan was represented by advocates Alok Kumar Pandey, Prashant Kumar, and Susheel Kumar Pandey.
