The Supreme Court heard bail pleas in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case involving Umar Khalid and others. ASG SV Raju, representing the Centre, said, “There are some people who do not deserve even a day’s release.”
Today, On 17th January, The Supreme Court denied bail to former PFI chairman Abubacker, who was arrested on September 22, 2022, under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). Abubacker had sought bail citing medical issues, but the court dismissed his plea, emphasizing the seriousness of the charges. The decision highlights the judiciary\u2019s stance on balancing health concerns with national security.
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The Supreme Court today granted bail to former Bhushan Steel MD Neeraj Singal in a Rs 46,000 crore money laundering case. Justices Khanna and Kumar acknowledged the gravity of the allegations but cited his prolonged custody and stalled trial for bail. Singhvi and Sibal represented Singal. Singal was granted bail with conditions, including surrendering his passport.
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The Supreme Court today reserved judgment on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s bail plea in the Delhi excise policy case, a CBI investigation. Legal teams argued over the trial court’s initial consideration and Kejriwal’s bail status. The case concerns potential manipulation of liquor policy for campaign funding. Kejriwal remains in custody despite earlier bail.
Today, On 2nd September, Supreme Court Justice Ujjal Bhuyan cautioned ASG SV Raju against labeling undertrials as criminals. This came after Raju referred to an undertrial as a criminal in court. The Court emphasized the presumption of innocence until proven guilty before granting bail to the undertrial, Bibhav Kumar, who had spent over 100 days in custody.
Today, On 11th July, The Supreme Court scrutinized the enforcement directorate’s opposition to the reinstatement of bail for an accused in a money laundering case, expressing concern for the individual’s right to liberty. The court also allowed further submissions from the enforcement directorate, showing commitment to upholding constitutional rights and fairness in the justice system.
Supreme Court Justice Gavai questioned the Delhi High Court’s reasoning in bail and remand orders during a hearing on April 30. The discussion pertained to the arrest and remand of NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha by the Delhi Police under the UAPA. Justice Gavai highlighted the need to adhere to the Pankaj Bansal ruling, emphasizing the requirement to inform the accused about the grounds of their arrest. The Court reserved its judgment in Purkayastha’s case for a later date.
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Today, 19th April, The Supreme Court ruled that special courts led by sessions judges have the authority to try offenses under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), contradicting the Bombay High Court’s interpretation. This broadens the scope of courts eligible to handle IBC cases. The ruling resulted from a Division Bench decision, sending the case back to the High Court for a new verdict.
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Arvind Kejriwal, embroiled in the contentious excise policy case, took a bold stance on Thursday (March 28) by personally arguing against his continued detention under the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) custody. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, embroiled in the contentious excise policy case, took a bold stance on Thursday (March 28) by personally arguing against his […]
A local court in Delhi today ordered the preservation of CCTV footage at the request of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. He sought the removal of a Delhi Police officer, alleging misconduct during a court appearance. Despite the allegations, the court ruled to place Kejriwal under the custody of the Enforcement Directorate until March 28 in relation to the Delhi excise policy scandal. Kejriwal’s lawyer questioned the timing of his arrest and the ED’s motives. The ED accused Kejriwal of being involved in bribery through the liquor policy and managing proceeds of crime in the Goa election campaign. Kejriwal’s defense emphasized the lack of direct evidence against him and questioned the ED’s actions. They highlighted the significance of this case as the first instance of a sitting Chief Minister being arrested in India, expressing concerns about its impact on democracy.