Police say the Mumbai judge accused in the Rs 15 lakh bribery case “played an active role” and maintained “cordial” ties with the arrested clerk. ACB seeks High Court permission to formally investigate the judge’s involvement.
Today, On 28th March, The Kerala High Court dismissed petitions seeking an investigation into corruption allegations against Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and others. Justice K Babu rejected the pleas, which also named high-ranking officials, including Vijayan’s daughter. The court found no grounds to order a probe into the claims. This marks a significant legal relief for the Chief Minister amid ongoing political scrutiny.
Today, On 17th March, The Bombay High Court rejected the anticipatory bail plea of Satara sessions judge Dhananjay Nikam in a bribery case. Justice N.R. Borkar, a single-judge bench, denied relief after hearing arguments from both the accused judge and the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB). The case involves allegations of bribery against Nikam, leading to ACB’s opposition to bail.
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Today, On 21st August, The Supreme Court dismissed pleas against Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu in the cash-for-vote scam case, providing relief and upholding an earlier ruling by the High Court. The case involves allegations of bribery during MLC elections, and Naidu accused the Telangana TRS Government of illegal phone tapping in response.