PHED Money Laundering Case: Supreme Court Grants Bail to Former Rajasthan Minister Mahesh Joshi

Today, On 3rd December, Supreme Court granted bail to former Rajasthan minister Mahesh Joshi after he spent nearly seven months in custody in the PHED money laundering case. The Bench, hearing his special leave petition, found grounds to set-aside earlier bail refusals.

Mumbai Court Rejects Discharge Plea of Nawab Malik’s Family Firm in Dawood Ibrahim-linked PMLA Case

A Mumbai court refused to discharge Nawab Malik’s family-run company in a money laundering case tied to Dawood Ibrahim, citing “sufficient material on record” to frame charges. The court said rent collected through the firms constituted “proceeds of crime.”

Decks Cleared for Ex-Bengal Minister Partha Chatterjee’s Release in School Jobs Scam Case

After nearly three years in jail, former Bengal education minister Partha Chatterjee is set to walk free as the court completes witness examination in the school jobs recruitment scam. The Supreme Court had earlier called his continued custody a “travesty of justice.”

Defamation case against Rahul Gandhi: Hearing in UP court postponed due to lawyer’s death

The Sultanpur MP-MLA court adjourned Rahul Gandhi’s defamation case hearing to November 17 after a lawyer’s death halted proceedings. BJP’s Vijay Mishra filed the case over Gandhi’s 2018 remark calling Amit Shah an “accused” of murder.

Gujarat High Court Grants Six-Month Bail to Asaram Bapu Citing ‘Deteriorating Health’

The Gujarat High Court granted six-month bail to rape convict Asaram Bapu on medical grounds, citing his advanced age and worsening heart condition. The court said Gujarat “cannot take a different view” after Rajasthan HC had given similar relief.

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.

Supreme Court Divides Pleas in Rs 2,000 Crore Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam, Sets Aside Bail Protection

The Supreme Court heard 13 linked cases in the Chhattisgarh liquor scam, telling ED custody must continue for one accused and dividing matters into four categories. Justice Sundresh said, “We’ll take up the batch first, then individual matters.”

Supreme Court Justice MM Sundresh Recuses (Steps Away) from Surendra Gadling Bail Hearing in Surajgarh Arson Case

Supreme Court Justice MM Sundresh Today (Aug 26) recused himself from hearing the bail plea of lawyer and activist Surendra Gadling in the 2016 Surajgarh arson case. The matter will now be placed before another bench of the Supreme Court.

Supreme Court: “Accused Cannot Be Allowed to Languish in Jail Without Fair and Speedy Trial”

The Supreme Court stressed that every accused has a fundamental right to a fair and speedy trial, ruling that no individual can be left languishing in jail endlessly without their case being heard and decided.

BREAKING | PM Modi vs Cartoonist | “Publish Online Apology. Not From The Pen But From The Heart”: Supreme Court To Hemant Malviya

The Supreme Court Today (Aug 19) heard cartoonist Hemant Malviya’s plea after his caricature allegedly mocked RSS and PM Modi. Court asked him to post an apology online while keeping the case pending.