The Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to a man in a criminal case filed by his divorce lawyer. The two got involved in a relationship while the latter was representing him in his divorce case. Earlier, the woman was questioned by the bench about her conduct as a lawyer. She was asked why she indulged in an intimate relationship with her client when she was representing him for his divorce.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/deepam-row-tamil-nadu-govt-to-appeal-in-supreme-court-against-madras-hc-order-1767789354243/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/deepam-row-tamil-nadu-govt-to-appeal-in-supreme-court-against-madras-hc-order-1767789354243/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;"Why did you get into this mess?" the bench led by Justice BV Nagarathna asked the lawyer, as quoted by Bar and Bench. This the apex court had asked while protecting the man from arrest in the interim. Looking at the consensual relationship between two consenting adults, the court noted that neither the man nor the woman intended to marry each other, and so a criminal complaint was unwarranted.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-supreme-court-to-decide-future-of-trump-tariffs-tarrif-war-narendra-modi-russia-ukraine-war-donald-trump-1767968173502">US Supreme Court not to issue ruling on future of Trump tariffs on Friday</a>&nbsp;The court remained unconvinced despite the coercive steps initiated against the man, who is an IT professional working in London. The actions included the issuing of a non-bailable warrant, proclamation proceedings, a lookout circular, and even a blue corner notice. It was on Wednesday (Jan 7) that an anticipatory bail was granted to the man in an order passed by the apex court.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-high-court-issues-notice-on-pil-over-data-privacy-violations-by-digital-lending-apps-1767793924086">Delhi High Court issues notice on PIL over data privacy violations by digital lending apps</a> As he currently resides in London, the court clarified that the order would protect him if he returned to India for investigation. It would shield him even if he visits the country for any other purpose. The court also made it clear that the IT professional shall be informed of the investigation dates well in advance. This was mentioned so that he could make necessary travel arrangements. &nbsp;

Earlier, the woman was questioned by the bench about her conduct as a lawyer. She was asked why she indulged in an intimate relationship with her client when she was representing him for his divorce.

The Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to a man in a criminal case filed by his divorce lawyer. The two got involved in a relationship while the latter was representing him in his divorce case. Earlier, the woman was questioned by the bench about her conduct as a lawyer. She was asked why she indulged in an intimate relationship with her client when she was representing him for his divorce. https://www.wionews.com/videos/deepam-row-tamil-nadu-govt-to-appeal-in-supreme-court-against-madras-hc-order-1767789354243/embed "Why did you get into this mess?" the bench led by Justice BV Nagarathna asked the lawyer, as quoted by Bar and Bench. This the apex court had asked while protecting the man from arrest in the interim. Looking at the consensual relationship between two consenting adults, the court noted that neither the man nor the woman intended to marry each other, and so a criminal complaint was unwarranted. Also read: US Supreme Court not to issue ruling on future of Trump tariffs on Friday The court remained unconvinced despite the coercive steps initiated against the man, who is an IT professional working in London. The actions included the issuing of a non-bailable warrant, proclamation proceedings, a lookout circular, and even a blue corner notice. It was on Wednesday (Jan 7) that an anticipatory bail was granted to the man in an order passed by the apex court. Also read: Delhi High Court issues notice on PIL over data privacy violations by digital lending apps As he currently resides in London, the court clarified that the order would protect him if he returned to India for investigation. It would shield him even if he visits the country for any other purpose. The court also made it clear that the IT professional shall be informed of the investigation dates well in advance. This was mentioned so that he could make necessary travel arrangements.

Earlier, the woman was questioned by the bench about her conduct as a lawyer. She was asked why she indulged in an intimate relationship with her client when she was representing him for his divorce.

Man booked for intimate relationship with his divorce lawyer, Supreme Court grants anticipatory bail

PE firm Tillman Global Holdings (TGH) is reportedly in touch with Vodafone Idea (Vi) to take operational control of the cash-strapped company after investing between Rs 35,000-52,800 crore.&nbsp;The investment in the telecom company will take place after the central government provides a comprehensive package covering all the liabilities of Vi, including adjusted gross revenue (AGR), reported Economic Times.&nbsp;A person familiar&nbsp;with the development told the newspaper that TGH will assume the promoter status and take control of the firm from the existing promoters – Aditya Birla Group and the UK's Vodafone.<h2>All you need to know about the proposed deal</h2>The Indian government will remain the passive investor with a 49 per cent stake.&nbsp;The investment company doesn't seek a waiver of all dues. It wants only a restructuring of the liabilities, providing breathing space to the company.&nbsp;The New York-based firm has submitted a proposal to the central government regarding the restructuring.&nbsp;The person told the newspaper that the restructuring package sought by the firm would be conditioned on its investment, and its investment would be conditioned on the waiver package.&nbsp;The deal may be finalised in the next few months if the government provides a relief package to Vodafone-Idea.&nbsp;TGH is an investment firm that invests in sectors like digital infrastructure and energy transition infrastructure. Its chairman and chief executive, Sanjiv Ahuja, had led the turnaround of French giant Orange in the 2000s.&nbsp;The company had discussed for 18 months an investment in Vodafone Idea. It, however, backed out when the firm decided to raise funds by selling shares to institutional investors.&nbsp;The Supreme Court of India last month allowed the central government to reconsider the adjusted gross revenue over Vodafone-Idea's plea.&nbsp;The company had moved the court, claiming that there were errors in the computation of AGR dues. It claims that these errors led to the duplication of entries, which resulted in additional AGR dues demands by DoT.

Vodafone Idea: A person familiarwith the development told the newspaper that TGH will assume the promoter status and take control of the firm from the existing promoters.

PE firm Tillman Global Holdings (TGH) is reportedly in touch with Vodafone Idea (Vi) to take operational control of the cash-strapped company after investing between Rs 35,000-52,800 crore. The investment in the telecom company will take place after the central government provides a comprehensive package covering all the liabilities of Vi, including adjusted gross revenue (AGR), reported Economic Times. A person familiar with the development told the newspaper that TGH will assume the promoter status and take control of the firm from the existing promoters – Aditya Birla Group and the UK's Vodafone. All you need to know about the proposed deal The Indian government will remain the passive investor with a 49 per cent stake. The investment company doesn't seek a waiver of all dues. It wants only a restructuring of the liabilities, providing breathing space to the company. The New York-based firm has submitted a proposal to the central government regarding the restructuring. The person told the newspaper that the restructuring package sought by the firm would be conditioned on its investment, and its investment would be conditioned on the waiver package. The deal may be finalised in the next few months if the government provides a relief package to Vodafone-Idea. TGH is an investment firm that invests in sectors like digital infrastructure and energy transition infrastructure. Its chairman and chief executive, Sanjiv Ahuja, had led the turnaround of French giant Orange in the 2000s. The company had discussed for 18 months an investment in Vodafone Idea. It, however, backed out when the firm decided to raise funds by selling shares to institutional investors. The Supreme Court of India last month allowed the central government to reconsider the adjusted gross revenue over Vodafone-Idea's plea. The company had moved the court, claiming that there were errors in the computation of AGR dues. It claims that these errors led to the duplication of entries, which resulted in additional AGR dues demands by DoT.

Vodafone Idea: A person familiar&nbsp;with the development told the newspaper that TGH will assume the promoter status and take control of the firm from the existing promoters.

US firm in talks with Vodafone Idea for operational control: Report

The fate of properties worth Rs 15,000 crore owned by the former rulers of Bhopal and inherited by Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan and his family remains uncertain. However, in a major relief, reportedly, the Supreme Court on August 8, 2025, heard a petition filed against the Madhya Pradesh High Court's direction to send back the property dispute case to the lower court for fresh hearing.<h2>More details about the Supreme Court's current decision on the Bhopal property case</h2>As per the report, in July, the High Court had rejected the lower court's order to accept Saif Ali Khan, his sisters Soha and Saba, and his mother Sharmila Tagore as heirs to the property.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/final-destination-7-moves-forward-with-bloodlines-writer-penning-the-script-1754712286529">Final Destination 7 moves forward with Bloodlines writer penning the script</a>&nbsp;However, a bench of justices PS Narasimha and Atul Chandurkar issued a notice on the plea of Omar Faruq Ali and Raashid Ali, descendants of the elder brother of Nawab Hamidullah Khan, against the High Court’s order of June 30.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/host-jimmy-fallon-roasts-us-president-donald-trump-s-india-tariff-plans-support-for-sydney-sweeney-s-american-eagle-ad-1754658263753">Jimmy Fallon roasts Trump's India tariff plans, support for Sydney Sweeney's ad</a>&nbsp;As per LiveLaw, the judgement from the trial court on February 14, 2000, which granted the Nawab's daughter Sajida Sultan, her late son Mansoor Ali Khan, and her heirs, actors Saif Ali Khan, Soha Ali Khan, Saba Sultan, and actress Sharmila Tagore, the sole claim to the Nawab's inheritance, was overturned by the High Court.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/harry-potter-star-ruper-grint-stars-in-ed-sheeran-s-new-music-video-co-star-daniel-radcliffe-shares-fun-scenes-1754651489126">Rupert Grint in Ed Sheeran's new music video, Daniel Radcliffe shares fun scenes</a><h2>Know all about the Bhopal Property Dispute Act</h2>Last month, the Madhya Pradesh High Court had reportedly rejected the actor's long-standing plea, in which he had challenged the government's decision to label his Rs 15,000 crore ancestral properties in the state as 'enemy property'.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hansal-mehta-s-web-series-gandhi-becomes-first-indian-series-to-premiere-at-tiff-1754651424732">Hansal Mehta’s web series Gandhi becomes first Indian series to premiere at TIFF</a> As per reports, the Madhya Pradesh High Court had declared the property of actor Saif Ali Khan's Pataudi family as 'enemy property'. The court has reportedly ordered the resumption of the hearing of the case and trial court to complete the proceedings within a year.

In a major relief to Saif Ali Khan, the Supreme Court has reportedly stayed the MP High Court's order in the 25-year-old Bhopal Nawab Hamidullah Khan's property dispute involving the Bollywood actor and his family. 

The fate of properties worth Rs 15,000 crore owned by the former rulers of Bhopal and inherited by Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan and his family remains uncertain. However, in a major relief, reportedly, the Supreme Court on August 8, 2025, heard a petition filed against the Madhya Pradesh High Court's direction to send back the property dispute case to the lower court for fresh hearing. More details about the Supreme Court's current decision on the Bhopal property case As per the report, in July, the High Court had rejected the lower court's order to accept Saif Ali Khan, his sisters Soha and Saba, and his mother Sharmila Tagore as heirs to the property. Also Read: Final Destination 7 moves forward with Bloodlines writer penning the script However, a bench of justices PS Narasimha and Atul Chandurkar issued a notice on the plea of Omar Faruq Ali and Raashid Ali, descendants of the elder brother of Nawab Hamidullah Khan, against the High Court’s order of June 30. Also Read: Jimmy Fallon roasts Trump's India tariff plans, support for Sydney Sweeney's ad As per LiveLaw, the judgement from the trial court on February 14, 2000, which granted the Nawab's daughter Sajida Sultan, her late son Mansoor Ali Khan, and her heirs, actors Saif Ali Khan, Soha Ali Khan, Saba Sultan, and actress Sharmila Tagore, the sole claim to the Nawab's inheritance, was overturned by the High Court. Also Read: Rupert Grint in Ed Sheeran's new music video, Daniel Radcliffe shares fun scenes Know all about the Bhopal Property Dispute Act Last month, the Madhya Pradesh High Court had reportedly rejected the actor's long-standing plea, in which he had challenged the government's decision to label his Rs 15,000 crore ancestral properties in the state as 'enemy property'. Also Read: Hansal Mehta’s web series Gandhi becomes first Indian series to premiere at TIFF As per reports, the Madhya Pradesh High Court had declared the property of actor Saif Ali Khan's Pataudi family as 'enemy property'. The court has reportedly ordered the resumption of the hearing of the case and trial court to complete the proceedings within a year.

In a major relief to Saif Ali Khan, the Supreme Court has reportedly stayed the MP High Court's order in the 25-year-old Bhopal Nawab Hamidullah Khan's property dispute involving the Bollywood actor and his family.&nbsp;

Saif Ali Khan Bhopal property dispute case: Supreme Court stays MP HC order