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A Public Interest Litigation was filed before the Delhi High Court on 3 November 2026 seeking action against Assistant Commissioner of Police Manasvi Vashistha for alleged threatening remarks made against advocates, including a reference to an AK-47. On 3 November 2026, the Court declined to take suo motu cognisance and directed the petitioners to file a formal plea. Separately, the Delhi Police suspended the officer as reported on 3 November 2026 following his participation in a protest against his transfer.
PIL filed in Delhi HC seeking action against suspended ACP
View full updateA formal Public Interest Litigation has been filed before the Delhi High Court seeking criminal action against suspended ACP Manasvi Vashistha in relation to his alleged threats made against lawyers.
ACP Manasvi Vashishtha stated that his suspension is a departmental action and expressed his confidence in the fairness of the ongoing inquiry.
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed before the Delhi High Court seeking action against ACP Manasvi Vashistha and certain other Delhi Police personnel over alleged threats,...
The Delhi Police has suspended Assistant Commissioner of Police Manasvi Vashistha following his participation in a protest outside the Delhi Police Headquarters against the transfer of himself and a Station House Officer.
A bench of Acting Chief Justice Nitin Wasudeo Sambre and Justice Sanjay Sharma gave the direction after the lawyers mentioned the matter before it, seeking judicial intervention over the alleged remarks.
Opposition leaders filed a petition in the Supreme Court alleging that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar made unilateral decisions during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. While a petition seeking his removal was dismissed on 12 October 2026, the Supreme Court continues to hear matters related to the conduct of the Election Commission and issued notices on 3 November 2026 to Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge regarding a protest march. Further hearings on the decision-making process are scheduled for 17 November 2026.
A public interest litigation was filed in the Delhi High Court seeking pre-release scrutiny and an interim stay on the film 'SURYAA – Ant Se Aarambh Tak' over concerns regarding its portrayal of medical corruption and violence against healthcare workers. On 2 November 2026, the court issued notices seeking responses from the Union of India, the Central Board of Film Certification, and the producers. The court has scheduled the next hearing for the petition for 16 November 2026.
The Delhi High Court is hearing a petition challenging the Delhi government's notification that bans non-BS VI compliant vehicles registered outside the national capital from entering the city during the winter. On 31 October 2026, the court refused an urgent listing of the plea, and on 2 November 2026, it declined to grant an interim stay while issuing notice to the authorities. The matter is scheduled for further hearing on 27 November 2026.
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