A Delhi court refused bail to a labourer accused in the Janakpuri pit accident that killed a 25-year-old biker, citing serious allegations and ongoing investigation. The court said the tragic loss of a young life required caution and judicial restraint at this stage.
A sessions court acquitted a man accused of rape on the false promise of marriage due to insufficient evidence. Additional Sessions Judge Harjeet Singh Jaspal ruled the prosecution failed to prove charges under Indian Penal Code Sections 376 and 506 in the 2017 case.
The Chennai Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal set aside a Rs 56 lakh service tax demand against actor Rajinikanth, ruling hotel buildings are exempt from service tax under the Finance Act, 1994 provisions.
A Delhi Court has rejected the bail plea of Nitin Birmal Dongre, accused of masterminding a Rs 8.94 crore bank fraud through layered transactions. The Court said the offence was grave and noted that two co-accused are still absconding.
A Delhi court denied anticipatory bail to Mizoram-cadre IPS officer Shankar Chaudhary over alleged unauthorised raids, illegal detention and extortion, with Special Judge Manu Goel Kharb observing the acts “undermine the integrity of the justice system, erode public trust and tarnish the image of police as a whole.”
The Central Consumer Protection Authority imposed an Rs 8 lakh penalty on Raising Superstars Enterprises Pvt Ltd for misleading claims about its Prodigy Framework Program, falsely promising accelerated infant milestones like early crawling, walking, and advanced vocabulary development.
The District Consumer Commission-II, South Delhi ordered Malaysia Airlines to refund Rs 65,802 with interest for cancelled COVID-era tickets. MakeMyTrip was penalised for deficient service and misleading assurances after the consumer was shuttled between both companies for refunds.
A Delhi commercial court has directed Akasa Air to pay Rs 1.08 crore for cancelling 640 confirmed festive-season seats, calling it a clear breach of contract. The Court held that refunding the advance was not enough and the airline must compensate for the travel agent’s loss of profit.
The Kamrup Metropolitan District and Sessions Court ordered de-freezing of an accused’s bank account in the Zubeen Garg death case citing technical lapses, and fixed March 19 for charge hearing. It also rejected another accused’s plea seeking a Singapore Police report.
A Delhi court granted bail to nine Indian Youth Congress activists arrested during the India AI Impact Summit protest, calling their act “political dissent” and not organised crime. The Court stressed that pre-trial detention without necessity violates Article 21 and that bail remains the rule, not jail.
