SC Reserves Judgment on Rafale Review Plea and Rahul Contempt Plea

There will be two judgments presented by the bench: one by CJI Ranjan Gogoi and one by Justice KM Joseph.

Decision on Rafale Review Petitions to be Pronounced on 10 April

The Supreme Court, on Wednesday, 10 April, will pronounce its decision on the preliminary objections raised by the Centre to the Rafale review petitions, on whether or not to admit certain ‘confidential’ documents as evidence when conducting the review.

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SC Reserves Judgment on Rahul Contempt Plea

The apex court has reserved the order on the contempt petition filed by BJP MP Meenakashi Lekhi, against Rahul Gandhi for attributing his ‘Chowkidar chor hai’ comment to Supreme Court.

Singhvi Says Rahul Gandhi is Apologetic About Wrongfully Attributing 'Chowkidar Chor Hai' to SC

Abhishek Manu Singhvi, appearing for Rahul Gandhi, reiterates his stand says that Rahul Gandhi is apologetic for attributing ‘Chowkidar Chor Hai’ to the SupremeCourt.

Arguing that Gandhi expressed regret even before the court had issued a notice, Singhvi said the case deserves to be closed.

SC Begins Hearing Rahul Contempt Plea

Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for BJP MP Meenakshi Lekhi, asks Rahul Gandhi to publicly apologise for attributing ‘Chowkidar Chor Hai’ remark to the apex court.

SC Reserves Judgment in Rafale Review Plea

Supreme Court has reserved its order on Rafale review petitions against its 14 December, 2018 judgement upholding the 36 Rafale jets' deal. Parties are allowed to submit additional written submissions within two weeks.