Legal Battles Unfold at Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court was a hive of activity on Thursday with multiple cases making headlines. A significant development was the initiation of criminal contempt proceedings against AAP leaders, including Arvind Kejriwal, following allegations of defamatory social media posts targeting a judge in connection with the excise policy case.

Meanwhile, businessman Robert Vadra faced opposition from the Enforcement Directorate as he challenged a trial court's order for his appearance in a money laundering investigation. This case ties Vadra to a contentious land deal in Haryana, signaling a prolonged legal struggle.

In another legal dispute, the High Court sought responses from authorities on a request by the Congress party regarding the execution of a sale deed for its ex-headquarters. Additionally, journalist Siddharth Varadarajan experienced a judicial setback after the court revisited its earlier order in a citizenship-related matter, alleging fact suppression.

(With inputs from agencies.)