Today, On 4th November, the Supreme Court reprimanded the Delhi government and police for ineffective enforcement of the firecracker ban amid deteriorating air quality following Diwali. The court demanded immediate details on implemented measures and future plans, highlighting the need for stringent action to address pollution and ensure public safety during festivals.
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Today, On 4th October, the Supreme Court questioned Delhi’s Lieutenant Governor about the hastiness in conducting the recent controversial election for the municipal body panel’s 18th seat. The Court has stayed the chairman election process amid allegations of unconstitutional actions regarding the BJP’s victory, following AAP’s boycott and Congress’s abstention.
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In the Dr. Rajender Singh suicide case involving AAP MLA Prakash Jarwal, a co-accused petitioned the Delhi High Court, seeking relief from legal proceedings. The court has scheduled a hearing for October 18. Jarwal and others were previously convicted of criminal intimidation, with Harish Jarwal’s conviction later quashed.
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The Supreme Court today(24th Sept) denied an urgent hearing for businessman Amandeep Singh Dhall’s bail plea, challenging a Delhi High Court decision in an excise policy corruption case. Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan emphasized the need to consider the plight of poor litigants and scheduled the case for the second week of October.
Today(23rd Sept), The Delhi High Court dismissed a plea from former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, current Delhi CM Atishi, and other AAP leaders to withdraw a defamation case stemming from 2018 allegations that the BJP conspired to remove nearly 3 million voters. BJP leader Rajiv Babbar filed the case, asserting that AAP’s claims were false and damaging.
Today, On 17th September, Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi Chief Minister, resigned following a Supreme Court order, and named Atishi as his successor. Atishi pledged to work for Kejriwal’s return and urged voters to support the party. She emphasized defending AAP against conspiracies and expressed both gratitude and sadness. Kejriwal called for early elections and declared his quest for “justice from the people’s court.”
The Supreme Court today granted bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, citing “prolonged incarceration constitutes an unjust deprivation of liberty.” His arrest by the CBI in the liquor excise policy case led to restrictions, despite being granted bail in a separate case. The court criticized keeping him in custody without a trial as a “travesty of justice.”
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Today, Arvind Kejriwal’s custody extended till Sept 25 in Delhi liquor policy case, amidst CBI allegations of corruption and money laundering. Aam Aadmi Party leader Durgesh Pathak granted bail. Supreme Court reserves decision on Kejriwal’s bail plea in the alleged excise policy scam. CBI claims AAP gained illicit funds through a criminal conspiracy. Case concerns corruption and money laundering related to Delhi’s now-scrapped excise policy for 2021-22.
The Delhi High Court criticized the Health Minister and Lieutenant Governor for the poor health infrastructure in Delhi. The court directed a meeting involving senior officials to address the urgent need for recruiting 38,000 additional health workers. The Court also instructed the AIIMS Director to oversee the implementation of healthcare improvement measures.
Today(on 3rd September), The Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi has summoned CM Arvind Kejriwal in the CBI’s Delhi Excise Policy corruption case. The next hearing is scheduled for September 11. The case involves corruption allegations related to the Delhi government’s liquor policy and has implicated several individuals, emphasizing the seriousness of the charges.