The Bombay High Court granted bail to 14 Muslim men accused of communal violence during the Ram Temple consecration celebrations, citing lack of evidence for premeditated conspiracy. Justice Jamadar noted insufficient proof of their involvement and deemed continued detention unwarranted. The court highlighted coincidental presence in the area, undermining claims of intent.
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Today On 1st August, Khalid Saifi contested an attempt to murder charge in connection with the Delhi riots case at the Delhi High Court. His legal team argued that the charge lacks evidence, especially since the Arms Act charges were dropped and no weapon was recovered. The court expressed reluctance to dismiss the plea, citing witness statements placing Saifi at the scene.
Manorama Khedkar, mother of IAS probationer Puja Khedkar, was charged with attempted murder for brandishing a gun in a viral video related to a land dispute in Pune. Puja’s father, Dilip Khedkar, is also under investigation for alleged disproportionate assets. Puja’s government training program has been suspended, and she has been ordered to return to the academy by July 23.
The Supreme Court upheld a Karnataka trial court’s decision to charge Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni with the murder of BJP worker Yogesh Goudar. The court found evidence of Kulkarni’s involvement and dismissed his petition challenging the charges. The accused had approached the courts multiple times, leading to lengthy trial delays. Kulkarni’s appeal for relief was denied.
On Wednesday (10th April): The Punjab government informed the Supreme Court that it will temporarily suspend the trial of Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira in a 2015 drug case. Khaira filed a plea challenging his arrest, which was initially deemed lawful. The court adjourned the matter for four weeks, with the government assuring that the trial will not proceed until the next hearing.
Former BSP MLA Mukhtar Ansari has been convicted in a 34-year-old case for forging signatures to obtain an arms license. The special MP/MLA court found him guilty under several sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Arms Act. The sentencing is scheduled for Wednesday, and he faces the potential for life imprisonment.