Today, (9th April) A Delhi court summoned AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan based on an Enforcement Directorate complaint regarding his alleged non-compliance in the Delhi Waqf Board Money Laundering case. The court emphasized equal application of the law to public figures, rejecting Khan’s anticipatory bail plea. The case involves illicit recruitment and financial irregularities during Khan’s tenure.
Today(on 6th April), A Delhi court has reserved its order on an application filed by the Enforcement Directorate against AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan related to alleged money laundering in the Delhi Waqf Board case. The court is expected to make a decision on April 9 regarding summoning Khan to respond to the ED’s plea. The case revolves around irregularities in appointments made by the Delhi Waqf Board. Though not named as an accused, the ED has included five entities in its prosecution complaint, including three suspected associates of Khan. The ED’s complaint was filed due to Khan’s failure to comply with the agency’s summons and refusal to cooperate with the investigation. Khan’s anticipatory bail plea was previously rejected by the court, and the ED alleges that he acquired “huge proceeds of crime” in cash through illicit staff recruitment and invested the funds in purchasing immovable assets under his associates’ names.
Today 5th April, in Chinese Visa scam Case, The Rouse Avenue Court granted temporary bail to three individuals in the money laundering case until the next hearing. Congress MP Karti Chidambaram’s anticipatory bail request is pending in the High Court. The Enforcement Directorate assured no coercive actions and allowed time to respond to bail requests from other accused persons.
The Kerala High Court denied anticipatory bail to Anwar Sadique K for assaulting an advocate commissioner at Tirur Munsiff Court. Justice Badharudeen stressed the severity of attacking court officials, stating it undermines the judiciary and democratic values. Sadique’s plea was rejected, and he was directed to surrender within ten days for further interrogation.
Today (2nd April)The Bombay HC dropped a rape case against a married man after the woman stated in court that the relationship was consensual. Justices PD Naik and NR Borkar presided over the plea, with the accused granting interim protection and being instructed to pay a fine of Rs 1 lakh to a specified party by April 17.
Today 1st, April The Himachal Pradesh High Court has extended the anticipatory bail for Ashish Sharma and Rakesh Sharma, accused of electoral offenses and criminal conspiracy, until April 26. Instructions were given to cooperate with the investigation, but Rakesh Sharma allegedly failed to comply with court orders and threatened the investigation officer. Both have filed an application seeking dismissal of the FIR.
The Bombay High Court has rejected Rakhi Sawant’s anticipatory bail plea regarding allegations by her estranged husband about the unauthorized distribution of private videos. Sawant faces charges under defamation, common intention, and publishing sexually explicit material electronically. The court dismissed her plea stating the withdrawal of the plea by her lawyer as a pivotal factor.
Vaibhav Ganpat Gaikwad, son of BJP MLA Ganpat Gaikwad, was denied anticipatory bail by the court in relation to a violent incident at the Ulhasnagar police station. The incident involved a land dispute and escalated into gunfire, becoming a major legal and political issue. Vaibhav’s legal representatives contended that the allegations lacked merit, but the judge ruled against granting anticipatory bail.
On Monday (18th March): The Delhi High Court emphasized that custodial torture should be avoided, and custodial interrogation is meant to aid investigations, not punish suspects. It granted anticipatory bail to an accused cooperating with the investigation and at low risk of fleeing. The court also warned against using bail for financial disputes better suited to civil courts.
