In the Amit Shah defamation case, Rahul Gandhi’s lawyer completed the cross-examination of a witness at the MP-MLA Court in Sultanpur. The court scheduled the next round of witness cross-examination for October 9, continuing the legal proceedings.
Ranya Rao’s mother has filed a habeas corpus petition in the Karnataka High Court, questioning her daughter’s continued detention despite being granted bail in a gold smuggling case. Ranya remains in custody due to a preventive detention under Cofeposa, related to smuggling activities. A hearing is set for June 18.
Kannada actor Darshan, currently out on bail for a fan murder case, has requested court approval to travel abroad to Dubai and Europe. Prosecutors oppose this, fearing he may not return. The ongoing legal proceedings involve his relationship disputes leading to the murder, and additional charges have recently been filed against him.
Christian Michel James told a Delhi court he “can’t accept bail”, calling it unsafe in the AgustaWestland case. On March 4, the Delhi High Court granted him bail in the ED’s chopper scam case. The court also imposed necessary conditions for his release. However, Michel expressed concerns about his security.