The Central Bureau of Investigation arrested a court reader at Tis Hazari Courts for allegedly taking a bribe to influence a bail order. He was caught red-handed during a trap while accepting ₹20,000, part of a ₹30,000 illegal demand.
A Delhi court has directed the Aam Aadmi Party and its leaders to remove alleged defamatory content targeting BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj. The court said her reputation could suffer “irreparable harm” and restrained further circulation of the posts.
Saket Court ordered FIR against Abhijit Iyer-Mitra over posts targeting Manisha Pande. Magistrate Bhanu Pratap Singh found prima facie offences under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita provisions.
Ranya Rao also known as Harshavardhini Ranya released after preventive detention under COFEPOSA Act 1974. Bail granted by Vishwanath Gowdar in high profile gold smuggling case.
Arguments were heard in a defamation case involving Rahul Gandhi, as a local MP-MLA court reserved its ruling for May 2. The hearing focused on an application under Section 311 of the Code of Criminal Procedure.
Kangana Ranaut has moved an Agra MP-MLA court requesting postponement of the April 30 verdict in a case linked to her remarks on the farmers’ protest. Her plea claims the complainant got “undue opportunity” and seeks equal time for the defence before judgment.
Enforcement Directorate sought time to reply to plea by Jacqueline Fernandez in money laundering case linked to Sukesh Chandrashekar. Court adjourned hearing before Special Judge Prashant Sharma to May 8.
A CJM court in Guwahati rejected Assam Police plea seeking arrest warrant against Pawan Khera in case linked to Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife. Court order preceded Khera’s anticipatory bail move before Telangana High Court.
Jacqueline Fernandez moved Delhi court seeking approver status in money laundering case linked to Sukesh Chandrasekhar. Court issued notice to Enforcement Directorate and listed hearing for April 20.
Special Court for Elected Representatives sentenced Vinay Kulkarni and others to life for murder of Yogeshgouda Goudar. Court relied on Central Bureau of Investigation probe, convicting them under IPC Sections 302 and 120B.
