The Latest Breaking News from Prashant Kumar Mishra

If sitting CM commits an offence, can CBI investigate it? ED asks Supreme Court to decide

The Enforcement Directorate urged the Supreme Court to decide CBI's power to investigate a sitting chief minister. This plea arose from an alleged obstruction during a search of a political consultancy firm. The court heard arguments regarding the transfer of investigation to the CBI. The Solicitor General requested a decision…

The Economic Times · Aug 18

Elgar Parishad case: SC Justice S Chandrashekhar recuses from hearing Gadling's bail plea

Justice Shree Chandrashekhar recused himself from hearing advocate Surendra Gadling's bail plea. This marks the third judge to recuse from the Elgar Parishad case matter. Gadling has been incarcerated for over seven years, seeking an urgent hearing. His bail plea has faced multiple adjournments in the Supreme Court. Gadling faces…

The Economic Times · Jul 21

SC judge recuses from hearing Jacqueline Fernandez's plea against framing of charges

Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra of the Supreme Court on Thursday recused from hearing a petition filed by Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez against a Delhi trial court order framing charges against her and alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar in a Rs 200 crore money laundering case.

The Economic Times · Jun 11

SC stays criminal proceedings against Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah for 2022 protest march

Siddaramaiah and 35 others were chargesheeted for assembling unlawfully with an intent to use criminal force to intimidate the then BJP government during a protest march held in 2022.

The Hindu · Feb 19, 2024

5 sought by court, 4 by his lawyer: Why SC adjourned Umar Khalid’s bail plea 11 times

In the nine months since activist Umar Khalid filed a special leave petition in the Supreme Court, his bail plea has been adjourned 11 times. Today was the latest episode in the series of adjournments.

Newslaundry · Jan 24, 2024

Hearing on Umar Khalid's bail plea in UAPA case adjourned to January 31 by Supreme Court

The Supreme Court adjourned till January 31 the hearing on the bail plea of former JNU student Umar Khalid in a case lodged under anti-terror law UAPA

The Hindu · Jan 24, 2024

In its first year, Chandrachud Collegium successfully recommends 14 SC judges and returns court to sanctioned strength

The Collegium has highlighted diversity and inclusion in its appointments to the Supreme Court.

The Hindu · Nov 15, 2023

Umar Khalid’s bail plea: a timeline of court hearings and adjournments

In jail since September 2020, Umar Khaild’s bail plea has been adjourned seven times by the top court

The Hindu · Oct 13, 2023

Central team takes stock of drought in Vijayanagara and Ballari districts

A three-member team of the Union government headed by D. Rajashekhar, Additional Advisor, Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, visited the villages in Vijayanagara and Ballari districts and took stock of the drought situation on Saturday. R. Thakre, Director of Animal Husbandry, and Moti Ram, Assistant Commissioner of Rural Development,…

The Hindu · Oct 7, 2023

Ballari officials warned against substandard work during the implementation of SCSP and TSP development works

DC Prashant Kumar Mishra warns officials of responsibility for substandard work on SCSP/TSP projects. He stresses importance of funds for development of SCs/STs, urges officers to make effective use of funds & visit hostels to check quality of food. #Development #Responsibility #Funds #SCSP #TSP

The Hindu · Sep 7, 2023