The Karnataka Special Court pulled up the Lokayukta for failing to submit the final B-report in the Muda case involving Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The court deferred orders till December 23, questioning the delay and the investigation process.
Delhi court sought response from Judge Vishal Gogne on Rabri Devi’s plea seeking transfer of criminal cases from his court. The Principal District and Sessions Judge is hearing her request to shift four cases involving her family presently.
Today, On 16th December, Granting relief to Sonia and Rahul Gandhi, a Delhi court dismissed the ED’s PMLA complaint in the National Herald case. The court held the proceedings not maintainable since they arose from a private complaint, not an FIR registered.
A Delhi court ruled that Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi are not entitled to receive a copy of the FIR in the National Herald case, while dismissing the ED’s money laundering complaint for now, granting the agency liberty to return after further investigation.
An Ahmedabad sessions court rejected AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Sanjay Singh’s plea for separate trials in a criminal defamation case over remarks on PM Modi’s degree. The court held that both leaders acted with a “common purpose” and must face trial together.
Today, On 13th December, The CBI opposed Rabri Devi’s plea seeking transfer of criminal cases involving her family from Judge Vishal Gogne. It told the court, “You can’t bulldoze a court, go forum shopping, or demean a judge,” strongly resisting the move.
A Kerala court acquitted actor Dileep in the 2017 actress assault case, invoking the Latin maxim Fiat Justitia Ruat Caelum. The verdict emphasised that justice must prevail solely on evidence, regardless of pressure or allegations.
The court granted relief to Rahul Gandhi after his defamation case hearing was postponed to December 23. The delay came as his lawyer sought more time, pushing the cross-examination of a key witness to the new date.
The Kerala court has sentenced Pulsar Suni and five others to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment in the 2017 actress assault case, marking a major legal milestone while acquitting actor Dileep of all conspiracy charges.
Kerala’s Kollam Vigilance Court has rejected bail for former TDB president A Padmakumar in the high-profile Sabarimala gold theft case, keeping him in custody as the investigation into missing temple gold continues.
