The Allahabad High Court has rejected the bail application of Head Constable Jaysheel Tiwari, charged by the CBI with murder and conspiracy in the custodial death of Krishna Yadav alias Pujari in Jaunpur, holding that his abscondence during investigation and trial and the gravity of custodial deaths left no ground for bail, while directing the trial court to expedite the trial.
In Pune, Haribhau Chemte secured bail using a forged court order related to a forgery and copyright violation case. He created the fake document and presented it to the Bombay High Court, leading to his release. The fraud was uncovered, resulting in the revocation of his bail and ongoing police investigations into multiple charges against him.
Vikas Yadav, serving life for the 2002 murder of Nitish Katara, seeks a three-week furlough from the Delhi High Court. His plea cites 22 years of custody, a clean record, and deprivation of social ties. Previous furlough requests were denied due to reported misconduct during imprisonment, challenging his rehabilitation claims.
The Bombay High Court summoned Mehul Choksi, a key accused in the PNB scam, to appear before the court. The court expressed concern about his absence and rejected his petitions, questioning his whereabouts. Choksi’s lawyer argued against his fugitive status, while the ED informed that proceedings to declare him a fugitive are ongoing. The court adjourned the hearing to August 12.
