The Supreme Court of India refused bail to a student accused in the Noida workers’ protest violence case, directing him to approach the Allahabad High Court first while questioning maintainability of petitions filed directly under Article 32.
The Supreme Court of India refused bail to suspended DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar in a Central Bureau of Investigation corruption case, citing serious allegations. However, the Court allowed him to approach again if the trial does not begin within two months.
A Varanasi sessions court has denied bail to 14 Muslim youths arrested for holding an iftar gathering on a boat in the Ganga. The court said posting the video of the incident on social media showed intent to “affect social harmony.”
The Kerala High Court has denied bail to three accused, including former Travancore Devaswom Board president A Padmakumar, in the Sabarimala gold theft case. The Court noted the serious allegations of misappropriation of nearly 4 kg of temple gold during repair works.
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi said the long jail stay of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam is due to amendments made to the UAPA during the Congress-led UPA government. He claimed the same “subjective” provisions he opposed in Parliament are now being used to deny them bail.
The Delhi High Court has refused bail to former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain, accused in the murder of IB officer Ankit Sharma during the 2020 northeast Delhi riots. The court said Hussain played the role of an instigator and must face trial under multiple IPC sections.
Mumbai special court denies bail to Mohammed Rafiq Sardar Chaudhari, citing his “active role” and intentional involvement in organised crime. The accused had recce footage of Salman Khan’s residence and aided the gang in the April 2024 shooting incident.
Justice Shailendra Kaur, who denied bail to Umar Khalid and co-accused jailed for over five years without trial, retires today. Public speculation grows over her potential post-retirement appointment.
The Delhi High Court refused bail to Ajay Kumar Nayyar, accused of impersonating Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s nephew to cheat a businessman of Rs 3.9 crore. The Court cited the gravity of the offense and risk of misuse of liberty.
Prashant Bhushan strongly criticised the Delhi High Court for refusing bail to Umar Khalid case related to the 2020 north-east Delhi riots., saying it is shocking that he has spent five years in jail and still his trial has not even begun. What kind of justice is this?
