INDIA bloc partners faced a seat-sharing deadlock as nominations closed for the first phase of elections. Despite the impasse, candidates filed papers, with eight seats seeing friendly fights. VIP founder Mukesh Sahani opted out of contesting to focus on campaigning for the alliance’s victory and a potential deputy CM role.

Delhi High Court ruled that alimony cannot be granted if the spouse is financially self-sufficient, citing Section 25 of the Hindu Marriage Act.

Citing other incidents, including a shoe being thrown at the Chief Justice of India, the court said these were further examples of caste issues gaining dangerous prominence.