Selective and Plainly Arbitrary: Court Slams CBI’s Use of ‘South Group’ Label for Excise Policy Accused

Today, On 27th February, A Delhi court criticised the Central Bureau of Investigation for tagging some accused in the Delhi excise policy case as the ‘South Group’ while avoiding any corresponding ‘North Group’ label for others. Calling it plainly arbitrary and unwarranted.

Pre-Meditated and Choreographed: Delhi Court Slams CBI, Orders Action Against Officer In Excise Policy Case

Today, On 27th February, A Delhi court ordered action against a Central Bureau of Investigation officer in the excise policy case, saying departmental proceedings are needed to ensure accountability. The judge termed the investigation “pre-meditated and choreographed,” asserting the allegations were tailored to support a narrative.

Excise Policy Case| No Overarching Conspiracy: Court Closes CBI Case Against Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia

Today, On 27th February, A Delhi court dismissed all charges against 23 individuals in the excise policy case, including Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, and K Kavitha. The Court ruled, “There was no overarching conspiracy or criminal intent in the excise policy.”

Don’t Upload Any Objectionable Post on Social Media: Allahabad HC Grants Bail To Man Over ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ Post

The Allahabad High Court granted bail to a man arrested last May for allegedly posting “Pakistan Zindabad” on Instagram after the Pahalgam attack. The court ordered, “The applicant will not upload any objectionable post on social media which is against the reputation of the country or against any community.” The Allahabad High Court granted bail […]

Arrest Cannot be Declared Illegal Solely on the Ground of the Absence of Written Grounds: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court ruled that an arrest is not rendered illegal merely due to the absence of written grounds. The Court held that the accused must demonstrate actual prejudice caused by such omission to challenge custody.

Telangana Women Journalists Approach Supreme Court Fearing Arrest for Criticising CM Revanth Reddy

Telangana women journalists have approached the Supreme Court fearing arrest for criticising CM Revanth Reddy. The Supreme Court has agreed to urgently hear their special leave petition over alleged abusive content shared and amplified against the Chief Minister.

Allahabad High Court Grants Bail to Mukhtar Ansari’s Son Umar Ansari in Forgery Case

Today, On 19th September, The Allahabad High Court granted bail to Mukhtar Ansari’s son, Umar Ansari, in a case alleging he submitted fake documents and forged his mother’s signature to reclaim land confiscated under the Gangster Act. He was earlier arrested in Lucknow.

Allahabad High Court on Umar Ansari’s Plea: Bail Application Should Go Before Regular Court, Not MP-MLA Court

Allahabad High Court directs that Umar Ansari’s bail plea must be heard by a regular bail court instead of an MP-MLA court, clarifying the proper jurisdiction for handling such applications in sensitive criminal matters.

Document Forgery: Mukhtar Ansari’s Son Umar Arrested for Using Fake Papers to Recover Gangster Father’s Seized Assets

Document forgery led to the arrest of Umar Ansari, son of gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari, for allegedly using fake papers in court to reclaim his late father’s seized assets, sparking fresh legal trouble for the family.

Honeytrap Scandal: Influencer With 1 Million Followers Arrested for Blackmailing Builder in Gujarat

In a major honeytrap scandal, influencer Kirti Patel, who has over 1 million followers, was arrested in Gujarat for allegedly blackmailing a builder and attempting to extort crores of rupees from him through threats.