The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday granted bail to the 2-men who had allegedly fired shots at Lok Sabha Member of Parliament (MP) and All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) Chief Asaduddin Owaisi’s vehicle during the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections of 2022.
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Today (2nd May): The Delhi High Court granted a three-month extension to conclude the trial in the Paper Leak Case, aiming for expedited day-to-day proceedings with minimal adjournments. The case involves serious allegations against nine accused, including a registrar accused of leaking the paper to a co-conspirator. This decision follows a transfer petition filed by the accused and a request for a six-month extension due to the case’s voluminous nature.
Today (4th April) A Delhi court ordered the Enforcement Directorate to provide a copy of the charge sheet to the accused in the DJB money laundering case involving Delhi Jal Board tenders. The accused include DJB’s former chief engineer and a contractor. The ED alleges bribe money was funneled to the ruling Aam Aadmi Party in Delhi. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal faces previous money laundering charges and is presently in judicial custody.
The Supreme Court has directed States and Union Territories to retain their panel lawyers for at least six weeks after a change in government to prevent unnecessary adjournments in court proceedings. The directive aims to ensure the smooth functioning of courts and avoid inconvenience to litigants. This order followed a hearing of a bail plea by an individual accused of cheating in an examination conducted by the Uttarakhand government.
The Delhi High Court issued notice to the Delhi government in response to a petition seeking a ban on disclosing the names and details of individuals accused in rape cases without court authorization. The petition, filed by a doctor accused in a 2023 rape case, emphasizes the need for anonymity until the conclusion of the trial and demands strict prohibitions on media disclosure.
The Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday (March 6th) that collaboration with an investigation does not require self-incriminating statements, overturning a decision denying bail to a petitioner accused of inflating construction costs. The Court emphasized that participation in the investigation does not imply confession. The accused was granted bail, with instructions to cooperate with the ongoing investigation.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court upheld the requirement for parents to report offenses against their child under the POCSO Act. It refused to quash an application against a mother for failing to report her son’s sexual harassment, leading to his suicide. The case highlights legal obligations and judicial discretion under the POCSO Act.
The Koodathayi cyanide murders case involves the deaths of six individuals in Kerala, linked to prime accused Jolly Joseph. The denial of her bail plea by the Kerala High Court, amid allegations of premeditated conspiracy, signals the gravity of the accusations. The case grips the public’s attention, reflecting the complexities of ongoing legal battles.