YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, jailed on espionage charges, has appointed Advocate Kumar Mukesh to represent her in court, signing the necessary Vakalatnama. The first hearing is scheduled for June 9. Mukesh plans to file a bail application after receiving complete case documents. Jyoti is accused of sharing sensitive information with a Pakistani citizen.
The Mumbai Sessions Court has asked the police to respond to Mohammad Shariful Islam’s bail application, who was arrested for allegedly stabbing actor Saif Ali Khan. Islam maintains his innocence, claiming a false case. A hearing is set for April 4, following Khan’s emergency surgery after the January 16 attack.
The Karnataka High Court denied bail to a man accused of sexually abusing a married woman and forcing her to convert to Islam. The court emphasized the gravity of the allegations in its decision. It ruled that granting bail in such a serious case would be inappropriate. The order highlights the need for strict scrutiny in cases involving coercion and abuse.
The Erattupetta Munsif Magistrate Court denied PC George’s bail plea, leading to his remand in judicial custody. The BJP leader faced legal action over an alleged hate speech that sparked controversy. The court rejected his request for relief, citing the seriousness of the charges. His detention marks another high-profile case involving political figures and inflammatory remarks.
Today, On 20th January, The Kerala High Court raised doubts about the POCSO case filed against journalists from Reporter TV. The Court observed that neither the minor girl involved nor her guardians had lodged any complaint. It assured that the journalists would be granted bail if arrested. The case has drawn attention to the role of media and legal procedures in such matters.
Today, On 20th January, The Delhi High Court asked the state to respond to the bail plea filed by AAP MLA Naresh Balyan. Balyan was arrested on December 4, 2024, on charges of being connected to a criminal syndicate led by gangster Kapil Sangwan. The court’s direction came as part of the ongoing proceedings regarding his bail request.
Boby Chemmanur has approached the Kerala High Court seeking bail in a sexual harassment case. He was arrested following an FIR based on a complaint by a Malayalam actress, who accused him of making sexually inappropriate remarks at an event. Chemmanur was subsequently remanded in custody. The case has drawn significant attention, highlighting the issue of misconduct at public gatherings.
Today, On 24th December, A Delhi court declined its decision on the regular bail plea of Jammu and Kashmir MP Rashid Engineer. After hearing the arguments, the court chose to delay the ruling. Rashid Engineer had applied for regular bail in relation to alleged offenses. The court will continue to examine the case before issuing a final order.
A Delhi court today (28th Oct) has postponed its ruling on Engineer Rashid’s regular bail application in a terror funding case, now set for November 19. Rashid, a Lok Sabha MP, was granted interim bail in September to campaign for elections but has since surrendered to Tihar Jail as this bail expired. His defense claims he faces political persecution.