Engineer Abhey Singh, known as "IITian Baba," is expelled from Juna Akhara for using abusive language against his Guru, Mahant Someshwar Puri. His actions violate the Guru-Shishya tradition, leading to demands for his removal and a disciplinary committee's recommendation. Singh remains barred until he respects his Guru and Akhara discipline.
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The HC rebuked businessman Boby Chemmanur for choosing to stay in jail despite being granted bail. Chemmanur apologized to avoid further court action. His initial refusal aimed to show solidarity with prisoners unable to post bail. The court warned him against such media stunts and clarified that it has the power to revoke bail if necessary.
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Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad high court, who faced scrutiny over his remarks on Muslims at a VHP event, defended his statements, claiming they were consistent with constitutional values. He emphasized the importance of societal reforms and cow protection amidst complaints and parliamentary attention.